Is West Columbia, SC 29170 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
West Columbia is a seller’s market. With about 2.4 months of supply and 30% 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 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #1 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 West Columbia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 30% of homes in West Columbia, SC 29170 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 129 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $257,389. Overall, West Columbia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Lexington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, West Columbia ranks #1 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 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).
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Questions about West Columbia real estate
Is West Columbia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.4 months of supply in West Columbia, SC 29170 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 West Columbia?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in West Columbia sell over asking?
30% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in West Columbia?
About 0.49% of a home’s value a year in Lexington County, or roughly $1,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in West Columbia?
The median sale price was $257,389 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.
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