Is Columbia, SC 29212 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Columbia, SC 29212 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 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 131 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 11%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $264,885. Overall, Columbia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Lexington County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Columbia ranks #10 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 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.