Is Edisto Island, SC 29438 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Edisto Island is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #187 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 Edisto Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Edisto Island, SC 29438 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 118 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 48 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 5%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 17% to $787,659. Overall, Edisto Island is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Charleston County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Edisto Island ranks #187 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 8 out of 100).
Nearby, Charleston 29407 (17% sold over asking) and Awendaw 29429 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Edisto Island real estate
Is Edisto Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Edisto Island, SC 29438 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 Edisto Island?
The typical home went under contract in 118 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Edisto Island sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Edisto Island?
About 0.39% of a home’s value a year in Charleston County, or roughly $1,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Edisto Island?
The median sale price was $787,659 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $452 per square foot.
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