Is West Columbia, SC 29169 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Columbia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 24% of homes in West Columbia, SC 29169 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 7% to $233,399. Overall, West Columbia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lexington County, homes here sell faster than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, West Columbia ranks #2 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 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) is even more competitive.