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Chapin, SC Real Estate and Neighborhoods
Northwestern Lexington County on Lake Murray, about 20-plus miles from downtown Columbia along I-26.
Living in Chapin, SC
Chapin SC neighborhoods sit in northwestern Lexington County on Lake Murray, about 20-plus miles from downtown Columbia along I-26. ZIP code 29036 pairs a small-town center, known for events like its Labor Day weekend celebration, with Lake Murray and a steady run of new subdivisions.
Chapin is really three markets in one: the town center, the planned neighborhoods around it, and the Lake Murray waterfront, which prices in a league of its own.
How Taylored Realty Team serves Chapin
Taylored Realty Team is Terry and Yolanda Taylor, REALTORS® with more than 40 years of combined experience in the Midlands. In Chapin, we price waterfront against waterfront and new construction against new construction, because mixing them gives a misleading number.
For lake homes, we help buyers and sellers cover the questions that come up early: flood zone, dock and shoreline permits, seawalls, insurance, and whether lake access is deeded. Read living in Chapin, SC.
Chapin homes and what they sell for
Over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026, Consolidated MLS shows 642 homes sold in 29036 at a median of $438,500, with the middle half between about $350,000 and $577,000. Half sold within 32 days on market, and 51 homes sold for $1 million or more.
About three in ten homes sold were built in 2024 or later. Boykin Hills, Pebble Branch, Chapin Place, Collins Cove, and Monroe Preserve sold mostly new homes, while Westcott Ridge, Portrait Hill, and Wessinger Farms are resale communities. Timberlake is a golf and lake community where club and marina memberships do not come automatically with the home.
Around Chapin
Lake Murray and Dreher Island are the draw for boating and fishing. Crooked Creek Park has a community center, walking trails, and athletic facilities, and downtown Chapin hosts events and a seasonal market. Chapin-area schools are part of Lexington-Richland School District Five, confirmed by address.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do homes sell for in Chapin, SC?
The median sold price in 29036 was $438,500 over the twelve months ending October 9, 2026, and 51 homes sold for $1 million or more, according to Consolidated MLS.
What should I check before buying a Lake Murray home?
Flood zone, dock and shoreline permits, seawall condition, insurance costs, and whether lake access is deeded. We help you cover those during due diligence.
Does buying in Timberlake include club access?
Not automatically. Golf and marina memberships are separate from home ownership, so we confirm what comes with a specific home.
Is Chapin a long commute to Columbia?
Chapin is about 20-plus miles from downtown Columbia, mostly along I-26. Drive time depends on where in Chapin you live and the time of day, so we suggest driving it at the hour you would commute.
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