Is Lexington, SC 29073 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lexington is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 21% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 53% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #6 of 191 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Lexington housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Lexington, SC 29073 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 299 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold more slowly (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $279,779. Overall, Lexington is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Lexington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Lexington ranks #6 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 52 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.
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Cayce 29033Seller’s market $167 /sq ftChapin 29036Seller’s market $162 /sq ftColumbia 29212Seller’s market $149 /sq ftGaston 29053Balanced $140 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Lexington nearby
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Questions about Lexington real estate
Is Lexington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Lexington, SC 29073 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 Lexington?
The typical home went under contract in 46 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lexington sell over asking?
21% 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 Lexington?
About 0.49% of a home’s value a year in Lexington County, or roughly $1,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lexington?
The median sale price was $279,779 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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