Is Dorchester, SC 29437 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dorchester is a buyer’s market. With about 7.2 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Dorchester housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Dorchester, SC 29437 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 88 days and there were 7.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (117 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $401,776. Overall, Dorchester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Dorchester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Reevesville 29471 (0% sold over asking) or Harleyville 29448 (0% sold over asking).
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Harleyville 29448Balanced $154 /sq ftNorth Charleston 29420Seller’s market $190 /sq ftReevesville 29471Seller’s market $207 /sq ftRidgeville 29472Balanced $182 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dorchester nearby
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Questions about Dorchester real estate
Is Dorchester a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7.2 months of supply in Dorchester, SC 29437 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 Dorchester?
The typical home went under contract in 88 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dorchester sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Dorchester?
About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Dorchester County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dorchester?
The median sale price was $401,776 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $171 per square foot.
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