Is Sumter, SC 29153 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sumter is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 10% 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 21% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #112 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 Sumter housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Sumter, SC 29153 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 77 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 63 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold more slowly (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $252,091. Overall, Sumter is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Sumter County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Sumter ranks #112 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 26 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wedgefield 29168 (0% sold over asking) or Pinewood 29125 (0% sold over asking), while Rembert 29128 (20% sold over asking) and Sumter 29154 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Dalzell 29040Seller’s market $161 /sq ftPinewood 29125Seller’s market $166 /sq ftRembert 29128Seller’s market $151 /sq ftSumter 29150Seller’s market $133 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Sumter nearby
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Questions about Sumter real estate
Is Sumter a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Sumter, SC 29153 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 Sumter?
The typical home went under contract in 77 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sumter sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sumter?
About 0.53% of a home’s value a year in Sumter County, or roughly $2,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sumter?
The median sale price was $252,091 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $133 per square foot.
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