Last updated October 2026
Smallwood Estates — Chapin, South Carolina
Smallwood Estates is a Lake Murray neighborhood of about 125 homes in Chapin, South Carolina, with roughly half of the homes on the water. It has a community boat ramp, and homes range from older lake cottages to newer builds.
The Patrick O'Connor Team keeps this guide current and is always happy to answer questions about Smallwood Estates.
About Smallwood Estates
Smallwood Estates has a Chapin mailing address (ZIP 29036) and sits in unincorporated Lexington County. Homes are on Smallwood Drive, Long Point Drive, Westwind Court, and Smallwood Court.
The neighborhood has grown over four decades. Many homes were built from 1979 to 1981 and in 1999, with a second wave in 2005 and 2006 and another from 2017 to 2018.
- Size: about 125 homes, with roughly half of them lakefront
- Years built: from 1978 to the 2020s, with the most in 1979–1981, 1999, 2005, and 2017–2018
- Homes: mostly three bedrooms, one or two stories
- Lots: typically a little over half an acre
- Association: Smallwood Estates Homeowners Association, which owns a reserved area in the neighborhood
- Location: Chapin 29036, Lexington County
Homes for Sale in Smallwood Estates
Homes in Smallwood Estates come up for sale throughout the year, and the best ones can move quickly. Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 or use the Contact Us button for a current list of active and upcoming listings, and we'll set you up with alerts the moment something new hits the market.
Market Data as of October 2026
Here are recent recorded sales of homes off the water in Smallwood Estates, from 2025 and 2026. Each is a single sale, not an average, and every home's value depends on its lot, size, condition, and updates.
- 149 Smallwood Drive sold for $330,000 (July 2026, built 2005)
- 161 Smallwood Drive sold for $340,000 (September 2025, built 2005)
- 112 Smallwood Court sold for $362,000 (July 2025, built 2015)
- 459 Smallwood Drive sold for $305,000 (June 2025, built 2017)
Earlier lakefront sales from 2024, for reference only (these are not current prices):
- 100 Long Point Drive sold for $535,000 (September 2024, built 1980, lakefront)
- 494 Smallwood Drive sold for $505,000 (August 2024, built 1979, lakefront)
Based on Lexington County public property records as of October 2026. Ask us for current listings and association details.
Types of Homes
Smallwood Estates is a single-family neighborhood. Most homes have three bedrooms, with some four-bedroom homes and a few with two or five. Homes range from about 1,000 to 3,700 square feet, with a typical home around 1,650.
Roughly half the homes are lakefront and half are off the water, and many of the older homes are one-story lake cottages.
Neighborhood Amenities
Recent listings describe a community boat ramp, and the association owns a reserved area in the neighborhood.
- Community boat ramp: listed as an association amenity
- Association dues: recent listings show about $100 a year
Ask us for the association documents and rules before you write an offer.
Shopping, Dining, and Recreation
Day-to-day errands for Smallwood Estates are usually in Chapin, with more shopping toward the I-26 corridor. Lake Murray's marinas and waterfront restaurants are part of the draw. See our guide to Lake Murray boat ramps and Patrick's restaurant recommendations. Tell us what matters most and we'll show you what's close by.
Contact The Patrick O'Connor Team
The Patrick O'Connor Team
Coldwell Banker Realty
607 Columbia Avenue
Lexington, SC 29072
803-243-0224
patrick.russell.oconnor@gmail.com
Home Prices
Recent off-water sales shown above, from June 2025 to July 2026, ran from $305,000 to $362,000. Lakefront homes sell for considerably more: two 2024 lakefront sales were $505,000 and $535,000, and those are earlier sales.
We don't publish a single neighborhood average. Ask us for a current comparative market analysis.
Quick Facts
- Location: Smallwood Estates, Chapin, SC 29036
- County: Lexington
- Setting: on the Chapin side of Lake Murray
- Size: about 125 homes
- Years built: 1978 to the 2020s
- Lake: roughly half of the homes are lakefront
- HOA: Smallwood Estates Homeowners Association — recent listings show about $100 a year
- Boat ramp: community boat ramp
- Schools: Piney Woods Elementary, Chapin Middle, Chapin High (Lexington-Richland School District Five)
This area is in Lexington-Richland School District Five. School assignments are set by address and can change, so check any specific home with the district's school locator, and we're happy to help.
Waterfront Homes
Smallwood Estates is a Lake Murray neighborhood, and roughly half of its homes sit directly on the water. County property records list 66 of the roughly 126 homes as lakefront, and listings for lakefront homes here show Lake Murray waterfront.
Lakefront homes sell for considerably more than the off-water homes, and docks and shoreline rights differ from home to home. If being on the water matters to you, tell us. We'll show you the lakefront homes and walk you through the shoreline and any dock for each one.
Lake Murray Access
Smallwood Estates has a community boat ramp, listed as an association amenity in recent listings. Homes off the water can use it to reach the lake.
Lake Murray's public ramps and marinas are also nearby. Our boat ramps guide lists the public options, and we're happy to point you to the closest ones.
Location and Commute
Smallwood Estates has a Chapin mailing address (ZIP 29036) in unincorporated Lexington County, on the Chapin side of Lake Murray.
Commute times vary by route and time of day — we're happy to map yours from any address you have in mind.
Nearby Neighborhoods to Compare
Compare Smallwood Estates with these other Chapin-side lake guides:
Browse more guides on our Neighborhoods page.
Buying a Home in Smallwood Estates
A few things we help every buyer in Smallwood Estates check:
- Ask whether the home is on the water or off it, since that changes the price more than anything else here
- Ask about the dock and shoreline for any lakefront home
- Ask about the age of the home and its roof and systems, since many homes were built around 1980
- Ask us for the neighborhood covenants and any association documents, along with the current dues, before you write an offer
- Check the school assignment for the specific address with the district's school locator
- Compare recent sales of truly similar homes rather than a neighborhood average
Call The Patrick O'Connor Team at 803-243-0224 for a current home search and a tour.
Selling a Home in Smallwood Estates
Buyers in Smallwood Estates compare lakefront homes, off-water homes, and a wide range of ages. A strong listing leads with the water if you have it, and highlights updates and the community boat ramp.
We price Smallwood Estates homes from the most similar recent sales, prepare the documents buyers will ask for, and build a launch plan around what makes your home stand out.
Thinking of selling? Call 803-243-0224 or use the contact button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smallwood Estates in Chapin?
Yes. Homes have a Chapin 29036 mailing address in unincorporated Lexington County.
Is Smallwood Estates on Lake Murray?
Yes. Roughly half of the homes sit directly on the water, and the rest are off the water in the same neighborhood.
How many homes are in Smallwood Estates?
There are about 125 homes, built from 1978 to the 2020s.
Is there a community boat ramp?
Yes. Recent listings show a community boat ramp as an association amenity.
What are the HOA dues?
Recent listings show association dues of about $100 a year. Ask us for the current amount and the association documents.
What schools serve Smallwood Estates?
Homes on Smallwood Drive and Long Point Drive are assigned to Piney Woods Elementary, Chapin Middle, and Chapin High in Lexington-Richland School District Five. Assignments are set by address and can change.
What have homes sold for?
Recent off-water sales include 149 Smallwood Drive at $330,000 in July 2026 and 112 Smallwood Court at $362,000 in July 2025. Lakefront homes sold for $505,000 and $535,000 in 2024.
The Patrick O'Connor Team publishes Smallwood Estates information and updates and works with home buyers and sellers on Lake Murray and across the Midlands of South Carolina.