Is Columbia, SC 29204 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Columbia, SC 29204 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 73 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $239,896. Overall, Columbia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Richland 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, Columbia ranks #12 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 48 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Columbia 29210 (14% sold over asking) or Columbia 29203 (14% sold over asking), while Eastover 29044 (22% sold over asking) is even more competitive.