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Kenwood

Lexington County · Suburban

Kenwood

An established Lexington neighborhood off Highway 378 known for larger wooded lots.

Larger wooded lots Established off Hwy 378 Mature tree canopy

Quick Facts

ZIP29073
CategorySuburban
Platted1978
Main CorridorOff US-378 (Sunset Blvd corridor)
CountyLexington County

At A Glance

Walkability22/100
Commute10-13 minutes to downtown Lexington
InterstateI-20, via US-378/Sunset Blvd
VibeEstablished, wooded suburban living
Best ForBuyers wanting larger lots and mature landscaping

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Location

Kenwood is located in Lexington County, South Carolina, along Off US-378 (Sunset Blvd corridor). The neighborhood sits at approximately 33.965N, 81.265W, within the Town of Lexington's school and postal service area (ZIP 29073). 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 Kenwood in Google Maps →33.9650° N, 81.2650° W · ZIP 29073

Character

Kenwood is characterized as a suburban community; An established Lexington neighborhood off Highway 378 known for larger wooded lots. Kenwood is a long-established Lexington subdivision off US-378 (Sunset Boulevard corridor) featuring larger, heavily wooded lots. Homes in the neighborhood carry a median value near $255,000, reflecting the mix of housing stock typical of the Lexington/Lake Murray corridor. Notable features residents point to include: Larger wooded lots, Established off Hwy 378, Mature tree canopy.

History

Kenwood was developed beginning in 1978, 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
Midway Elementary School
Lexington County School District One
Middle
Meadow Glen Middle School
Lexington County School District One
High
River Bluff 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

  • Sunset Boulevard retail corridor — Walmart, Target, Lowe's, Home Depot, restaurants (1-4 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.