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Barr Lake

Lexington County · New Construction

Barr Lake

A Stanley Martin new-construction community off Barr Road near the Barr Road Sports Complex.

Stanley Martin new-construction community Near Barr Road Sports Complex Modern amenities

Quick Facts

ZIP29072
CategoryNew Construction
Platted2021
Main CorridorOff Barr Road, near Barr Road Sports Complex
CountyLexington County

At A Glance

Walkability20/100
Commute11-14 minutes to downtown Lexington
InterstateI-20, via Barr Rd/US-378
VibeNew construction near recreation facilities
Best ForFamilies seeking new homes and easy sports-complex access

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Location

Barr Lake is located in Lexington County, South Carolina, along Off Barr Road, near Barr Road Sports Complex. The neighborhood sits at approximately 33.95N, 81.215W, within the Town of Lexington's school and postal service area (ZIP 29072). Downtown Lexington and Town Hall on Maiden Lane are a short drive away via the local arterial network, and the community falls within the Lexington County School District One attendance zone. Residents typically reach I-20 or US-378 for connections toward Columbia, roughly 15-20 minutes northeast, and Lexington Medical Center's main campus in West Columbia is a comparable drive away.

Open Barr Lake in Google Maps →33.9500° N, 81.2150° W · ZIP 29072

Character

Barr Lake is characterized as a new construction community; A Stanley Martin new-construction community off Barr Road near the Barr Road Sports Complex. Barr Lake is a newer community developed by Stanley Martin Homes off Barr Road, close to the Barr Road Sports Complex and LEXPO event venue. Homes in the neighborhood carry a median value near $320,000, reflecting the mix of housing stock typical of the Lexington/Lake Murray corridor. Notable features residents point to include: Stanley Martin new-construction community, Near Barr Road Sports Complex, Modern amenities.

History

Barr Lake was developed beginning in 2021, part of the broader wave of residential growth that followed Lake Murray's mid-20th-century establishment as a recreational destination and Lexington's emergence as a fast-growing Columbia-area suburb along the I-20/I-26 corridor. The community has grown alongside Lexington County School District One, which continues to add capacity to serve Lexington's expanding residential areas.

Schools

Elementary
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Lexington County School District One
Middle
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Lexington County School District One
High
Lexington High School
Lexington County School District One

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Downtown Lexington / Main Street corridor — Shopping, dining, and local boutiques (3-6 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Lexington Medical Center clinic/urgent care network Clinic (2-5 mi)
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School data from the SC Department of Education Report Card. Page maintained by HERELexington.