Is West Columbia, SC 29172 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Columbia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in West Columbia, SC 29172 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold faster (43 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $252,390. Overall, West Columbia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lexington County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, West Columbia ranks #4 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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) and Pelion 29123 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.