Is Little River, SC 29566 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Little River is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score12/ 100

More competitive than 6% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #170 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

Months of supply4.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list3.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market86Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$191▼ −1.0% vs. last year

The Little River housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Little River, SC 29566 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 86 days and there were 4.8 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 291 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (3% then), homes sold faster (116 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $313,864. Overall, Little River is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Horry County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Little River ranks #170 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Green Sea 29545 (0% sold over asking), while Nichols 29581 (25% sold over asking) and Aynor 29511 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Aynor 29511Seller’s market $200 /sq ftConway 29526Seller’s market $177 /sq ftConway 29527Seller’s market $175 /sq ftGalivants Ferry 29544Seller’s market $173 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Little River real estate

Is Little River a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Little River, SC 29566 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 Little River?

The typical home went under contract in 86 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Little River sell over asking?

4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Little River?

About 0.33% of a home’s value a year in Horry County, or roughly $1,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Little River?

The median sale price was $313,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $191 per square foot.

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