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
Nightly-refreshed from live MLS data -- updated Sep 24, 2026.
Currently for sale in Chapin
See all 207 →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: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- 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.
Cities near Chapin
Chapin real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Chapin right now?+
There are currently 207 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 $450,000. Homes are spending an average of 70 days on market.
Is Chapin's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Chapin have risen 6.3% 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, Portrait Hill.
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 32 minutes (24.0 miles).