Is Columbia, SC 29209 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Columbia is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 15% 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 32% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #59 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 Columbia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Columbia, SC 29209 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 47 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 158 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $260,887. Overall, Columbia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Richland County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Columbia ranks #59 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 34 out of 100).
Nearby, Eastover 29044 (22% sold over asking) and Columbia 29223 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Columbia real estate
Is Columbia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Columbia, SC 29209 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 Columbia?
The typical home went under contract in 47 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Columbia sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Columbia?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Richland County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Columbia?
The median sale price was $260,887 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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