Is Summerville, SC 29486 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Summerville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Summerville, SC 29486 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 74 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 726 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (17% then), homes sold more slowly (64 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $419,808. Overall, Summerville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Berkeley County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Summerville ranks #27 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Saint Stephen 29479 (0% sold over asking) or Pinopolis 29469 (0% sold over asking), while Moncks Corner 29461 (24% sold over asking) is even more competitive.