Is Whitmire, SC 29178 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Whitmire is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% 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.
The Whitmire housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Whitmire, SC 29178 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $153,933. Overall, Whitmire is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Newberry County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Silverstreet 29145 (100% sold over asking) and Little Mountain 29075 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Whitmire real estate
Is Whitmire a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Whitmire, SC 29178 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 Whitmire?
The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Whitmire sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 88.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Whitmire?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Newberry County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Whitmire?
The median sale price was $153,933 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $107 per square foot.
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