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Hill Lakes

Lexington County · Suburban

Hill Lakes

An established Lexington neighborhood between the Lake Murray Dam and downtown.

Between the dam and downtown Established 1980s neighborhood Close to Lake Murray Public Park

Quick Facts

ZIP29072
CategorySuburban
Platted1980
Main CorridorBetween Lake Murray Dam and downtown, off Sunset Blvd
CountyLexington County

At A Glance

Walkability28/100
Commute8-10 minutes to downtown Lexington
InterstateI-20, via N Lake Dr/Sunset Blvd
VibeEstablished living near the lake and downtown
Best ForBuyers wanting proximity to both downtown and the lake

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Location

Hill Lakes is located in Lexington County, South Carolina, along Between Lake Murray Dam and downtown, off Sunset Blvd. The neighborhood sits at approximately 33.988N, 81.255W, 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 Hill Lakes in Google Maps →33.9880° N, 81.2550° W · ZIP 29072

Character

Hill Lakes is characterized as a suburban community; An established Lexington neighborhood between the Lake Murray Dam and downtown. Hill Lakes is an established residential community located between the Lake Murray Dam area and downtown Lexington, close to Lake Murray Public Park. Homes in the neighborhood carry a median value near $260,000, reflecting the mix of housing stock typical of the Lexington/Lake Murray corridor. Notable features residents point to include: Between the dam and downtown, Established 1980s neighborhood, Close to Lake Murray Public Park.

History

Hill Lakes was developed beginning in 1980, 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
Lake Murray Elementary School
Lexington County School District One
Middle
Lexington 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.