Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Lake Murray eBook

I created a LAKE MURRAY eBOOK several years ago. View my book for Lake Murray information!

LINK to eBook 


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Lake Murray Waterfront Lot For Sale

132 Quiet Cove Drive; Chapin, South Carolina
Beautiful Waterfront Lot on Lake Murray

Quiet Cove Drive - Waterfront on Lake Murray
Buy your lot now and build your custom Lake Murray home.  This .36 acre lot has 104 feet water frontage with an excellent view of popular Lake Muray.  This awesome lake was named by BOATING MAGAZINE as a Top Ten Lake in the United States for Boating and Living (2011).
More Lake Murray information

The lot is dock approved and has a partially completed dock in place (deck platform).  The lot is on deep water and overlooks the Bear Creek area of Lake Murray.  The community has city water and sewer.  Rip rap has already been installed on the lot's shoreline.

This beautiful wooded lot is located near the Timberlake Golf Course. Timberlake is one of the most unique golf courses in the Greater Columbia area and the only one with panoramic views of Lake Murray. Timberlake Country Club is now member owned. Facilities include a clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, fitness center, pool and tennis courts. The golf course was designed by Willard Byrd.
Timberlake Country Club information

Offered at $250,000 (competitive price analysis completed)

Build Your Custom Lake Murray Home

Want more information?
CLICK to visit Mel Coker's Virtual Tour
or, call Mel Coker at (803) 388-8011.
Call Mel Coker for ANY Lake Murray home or lot.
Mel lives on Lake Murray.  Mel knows Lake Murray.



Sunday, May 6, 2012

Public Parks at Lake Murray's Dam Now Open

SCE&G’s public parks on the Lexington and Irmo sides of the Dreher Shoals Dam at Lake Murray are now open for the 2012 season.

The boat-launching park on the Irmo side will remain open through Labor Day. The beach/recreation area on the Lexington side will remain open through Sept. 14.

Operating hours will be Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. until May 4, after which the park will stay open until 8 p.m. Weekend and holiday hours are from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Parking fees are charged during normal operating hours to partially offset the cost of maintenance, security and improvements at the parks. Fees for motorcycles are $2. Car and truck fees are $3. The fee for buses is $5. Season passes can be purchased for $45 per vehicle.

The public boat launch has two ramps and is open 24 hours a day. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Restrooms and picnic facilities are available. For additional information, call SCE&G’s Lake Management Department at 803-217-9221


Be safe while boating and participating in water activities at Lake Murray


Saturday, May 5, 2012

NEW Mobile App for Lake Murray Searches

The most user-friendly real estate search app out there is NOW available from RE/MAX!  Use the App to search for Lake Murray homes!  Call Mel Coker for assistance or to BUY your Lake Murray home.

As an example of the efficiency and usefulness of mobile apps... My wife and I were looking for a beach vacation home back in 2010 and we identified the home and details for the home we eventually bought initially with a mobile app while driving near the home in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

The best feature?  Get instant access to nearby homes for sale along with many other useful features such as photos, turn-by-turn directions and more.



Link For YouTube Video for RE/MAX Mobile App
Or, Search on RE/MAX  for your SmartPhone Apps


Ready to BUY?  Call Mel Coker at (803) 388-8011 or email Mel Coker.

Mel Coker
RE/MAX Metro Associates
(803) 223-6214  Office
Mel Coker Real Estate Website
Columbia, SC MLS Search
Lake Murray website