Is Santee, SC 29142 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Santee is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 9% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #158 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 Santee housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Santee, SC 29142 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 128 days and there were 4.1 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. That’s based on 36 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 8%, homes sold more slowly (119 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $267,784. Overall, Santee is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Orangeburg County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Santee ranks #158 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 16 out of 100).
Nearby, North 29112 (27% sold over asking) and Bowman 29018 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Santee real estate
Is Santee a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Santee, SC 29142 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 Santee?
The typical home went under contract in 128 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Santee sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Santee?
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 Santee?
The median sale price was $267,784 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $170 per square foot.
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