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Is Alcolu, SC 29001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Alcolu is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list90.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market6Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$297▲ +54.9% vs. last year

The Alcolu housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Alcolu, SC 29001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 6 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $499,784. Overall, Alcolu is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, Manning 29102 (13% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Manning 29102Buyer’s market $157 /sq ftSummerton 29148Balanced $201 /sq ftTurbeville 29162 $125 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Alcolu real estate

Is Alcolu a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Alcolu, SC 29001 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Alcolu?

The typical home went under contract in 6 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Alcolu sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Alcolu?

About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Clarendon County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Alcolu?

The median sale price was $499,784 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $297 per square foot.

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