Chapin Real Estate
Known as the Capital of Lake Murray, Chapin pairs lakefront living with a small-town center and strong schools. Buyers find everything from waterfront estates to family-friendly subdivisions along the lake's northern shore.
Chapin market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Chapin, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Chapin
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Recently sold in Chapin
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Chapin
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Chapin's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 730
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- District
- Lexington 05
- Enrollment
- 900
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.0:1
- District
- Lexington 05
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
- District
- Lexington 05
Commute
Real drive time from Chapin's center to Downtown Columbia.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Chapin, from Columbia, Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Cities near Chapin
ZIP codes in Chapin
Chapin real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Chapin right now?+
There are currently 200 active listings in Chapin, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Chapin?+
The median list price for active listings in Chapin is $459,995. Homes are spending an average of 69 days on market.
Is Chapin's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Chapin have risen 6.7% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Chapin?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Chapin are NONE, CHAPIN PLACE, LAKE TIDE SUMMIT.
What schools serve Chapin?+
The closest public schools to Chapin's center are Chapin Elementary, Chapin Intermediate, Chapin High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Chapin walkable?+
Chapin's center has a walkability score of 22 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Chapin?+
The typical drive from Chapin's center to Downtown Columbia is about 30 minutes (23.2 miles).