LAKE MARION, SC. (May 30, 2023) –A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage shows South Carolina’s total lake market comes in at $1.2 billion. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Lake Marion’s total market to be $76.5 million and Lake Moultrie’s total market to be $22.3 million,” said Ronni Drake, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie in South Carolina. Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country.
“The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Lake Marion to be the fifth largest market in the state of South Carolina,” said Drake. “The specialized website just showcases properties that are lakefront, have a lake view or lake access so we can help clients from across the country search for dream lake properties.” As of May 22, 2023, Lake Marion has 286 lake area properties listed, ranging from a $7,000 lot to a $1.12 million lake home. “Eight of the properties were listed for over $1 million,” said Drake.
The average home price for listings around Lake Marion is $342,580, according to the Lake Market Real Estate Report. The average lot price is $172,083 for the 128 lake area lots currently listed.
“Lake Marion, also referred to as South Carolina’s Inland Sea, covers 110,00 acres offering lots of recreational opportunities,” said Drake. “Lake Marion is popular for fishing, and it is most known for its big fish. The state record of a 16.2 largemouth bass was set at Lake Marion, so anglers will love fishing on Lake Marion.” Among the hundreds of people searching the lake homes and lots on Lake Marion in March 2023, the top Metro area looking on LakeHomes.com was Atlanta, Georgia, followed by Greenville, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina,” said Drake. “ The national reach offered by LakeHomes.com works really well with my local expertise along Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, and the surrounding areas,” said Drake. One in 37 American adults look at LakeHomes.com each year.
“We believe our agents’ intimate knowledge about their lake real estate markets, nuances of the lakes themselves, and their involvement in local lake life is paramount to our continued growth,” said Glenn S. Phillips, CEO and Chief Economic Analyst for Lake Homes “Ronni offers outstanding customer service in the Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie areas and is truly a specialist in that area,” he said.
About Ronni Drake
The allure of the lake has always held a special place in Ronni’s heart. Her father, a retired pilot who served in the U.S. Air Force, was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, and Ronni spent a significant portion of her childhood there. Some of her most cherished memories revolve around fishing and camping with her family on both Lake Marion and Lake Moultrie.
With nearly 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, Ronni has established herself as a seasoned professional. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and has also attended Capital University School of Law in Columbus, Ohio. After spending many years residing in the Columbus area, Ronni and her husband seized the opportunity to relocate to Lake Marion once her husband retired.
Ronni lives by the motto, “It’s not going to be easy, but it’s going to be worth it.” This belief has proven true in her life, as evidenced by her two-year search culminating in the current endeavor of building their lakefront home.
