Is Cope, SC 29038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cope is a balanced market. With about 4.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Cope housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cope, SC 29038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 97 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 3 sales, 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 more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $245,794. Overall, Cope is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Orangeburg County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, North 29112 (27% sold over asking) and Bowman 29018 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bowman 29018Seller’s market $162 /sq ftBranchville 29432Balanced $107 /sq ftCordova 29039 — /sq ftElloree 29047Buyer’s market $160 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Cope nearby
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Questions about Cope real estate
Is Cope a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.3 months of supply in Cope, SC 29038 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 Cope?
The typical home went under contract in 97 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cope sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cope?
About 0.65% of a home’s value a year in Orangeburg County, or roughly $2,600 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cope?
The median sale price was $245,794 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.
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