Elgin SC Real Estate

Elgin is located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. Elgin is about 20 miles northeast of Columbia, SC., the state capital, and is the center of one of the ten citites that make up Kershaw County. Elgin's population was 1,311, according to the 2010 census, and was predicted to be 1,579 in 2018. Elgin is a part of the Columbia Metropolitan Area in South Carolina.

 

Housing Options for Real Estate

Over the last two years, Elgin's real estate appreciation rates have tracked to around the national average, with an annual increase rate of 3.46%  on average.

Elgin's appreciation rates have lagged behind the rest of the country over the last year. Elgin's appreciation rate over the last year has been 6.19% p which is lower than most communities in the United States. According to NeighborhoodScout statistics, housing appreciation rates in Elgin were 2.92 percent in the most recent quarter, equating to a 12.19 percent annual appreciation rate.

Elgin real estate and property prices are near the national average for all cities and towns, with a population of 1,585, 597 total housing units (homes and apartments) and a median house value of $189,519

Elgin's most frequent housing type is single-family detached homes, making 89.92% of the town's residential units. Additionally, Elgin has a high concentration of duplexes, residences converted to apartments, and other small apartment complexes (5.12%), as well as mobile homes/ trailers (4.96%).

The most common housing in Elgin is owner-occupied three- and four-bedroom houses, especially in single-family detached homes. Elgin has 79.06% owner-occupied housing, with 91.68% having three or four bedrooms, which is standard compared to the rest of the country.

School Districts in Elgin, South Carolina

There are two School Districts in Elgin:

•           Richland 02

28,394 students, COLUMBIA, SC

Grades PK-12, 33 schools

·      Kershaw 01

10,770 students, CAMDEN, SC

Grades PK-12, 19 schools

These are some of Elgin's best public schools, as determined by a range of factors such as academic success and equity.

 •          Catawba Trail Elementary

•           Bookman Road Elementary

•           Leslie M. Stover Middle

•           Blaney Elementary

Fun things to do in Elgin, South Carolina

There are many fun activities to do in Elgin, South Carolina. Some of them are:

·      Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center: Chill out and enjoy the Sandcastle Beach, Splash-down Family Slide, or the reclining chairs. There's something for everyone with umbrellas, lawn chairs, picnic tables, and a sun hill. It's like going on a vacation without having to leave the house!

·      Bartlett Nature Center: Exhibits, programming, special events, rental possibilities, scout activities, and more are available at the Bartlett Nature Center. The Bartlett Park District operates the Bartlett Nature Center.

·      Santa’s Village Azoozement and Water Park: This Christmas-themed amusement park is jam-packed with fun. Enjoy carnival rides, a zoo with over 200 animals, and the brand-new Santa Springs Water Park!

Is Elgin, South Carolina, an excellent place to live?

Elgin is an excellent place to reside if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Columbia. Numerous little towns are close-knit and welcoming. Elgin has many parks and playgrounds, and it's a pretty safe city.

 

 

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Averages based on current search criteria as of 04/24/2025 2:37 AM

Class	Total Number	Price	Beds	Baths	Age
Land	25	$281,410	-	-	-
Residential	150	$420,254	3.9	2.6	11.3

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