Is Swansea, SC 29160 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Swansea housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Swansea, SC 29160 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 5.1 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 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $188,418. Overall, Swansea is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lexington County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.

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.