Elgin Real Estate
Elgin, in Kershaw County just east of Columbia, offers affordable homes and newer subdivisions with a relaxed pace. Steady growth and a short commute make it a value-minded Midlands choice.
Elgin market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Elgin, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.
Currently for sale in Elgin
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Recently sold in Elgin
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Elgin
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Elgin'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
- 624
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
- District
- Kershaw 01
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
- District
- Kershaw 01
- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
- District
- Kershaw 01
Commute
Real drive time from Elgin's center to Downtown Columbia.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Elgin, from McEntire Air National Guard Weather Facility Base.
Cities near Elgin
ZIP codes in Elgin
Elgin real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Elgin right now?+
There are currently 217 active listings in Elgin, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Elgin?+
The median list price for active listings in Elgin is $309,900. Homes are spending an average of 58 days on market.
Is Elgin's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Elgin have risen 2.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Elgin?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Elgin are ELLINGTON, None, CHESTNUT PLACE.
What schools serve Elgin?+
The closest public schools to Elgin's center are Doby's Mill Elementary, Leslie M. Stover Middle, Lugoff-Elgin High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Elgin walkable?+
Elgin's center has a walkability score of 26 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Elgin?+
The typical drive from Elgin's center to Downtown Columbia is about 31 minutes (21.9 miles).