Is Folly Beach, SC 29439 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Folly Beach is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 0% 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 3% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #186 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 Folly Beach housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Folly Beach, SC 29439 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 137 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (124 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $1,186,986. Overall, Folly Beach is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Charleston County, homes here sell more slowly than in 90% 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, Folly Beach ranks #186 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 9 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 Folly Beach real estate
Is Folly Beach a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Folly Beach, SC 29439 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 Folly Beach?
The typical home went under contract in 137 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Folly Beach sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Folly Beach?
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 Folly Beach?
The median sale price was $1,186,986 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $781 per square foot.
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