Is Sumter, SC 29154 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Sumter is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 17% 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.

Competition score49/ 100

More competitive than 50% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #9 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

Months of supply3.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list16.8%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market25Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$133▼ −6.1% vs. last year

The Sumter housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Sumter, SC 29154 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 98 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 11% to $285,876. Overall, Sumter is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Sumter County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Sumter ranks #9 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 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) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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 →

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Questions about Sumter real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Sumter, SC 29154 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 25 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sumter sell over asking?

17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% 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 $285,876 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $133 per square foot.

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