Is Chapin, SC 29036 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chapin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Chapin, SC 29036 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 200 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $429,931. Overall, Chapin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lexington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Chapin ranks #66 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Leesville 29070 (6% sold over asking) or Cayce 29033 (7% sold over asking), while West Columbia 29170 (30% sold over asking) and Pelion 29123 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.