Is Greenville, SC 29601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Greenville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Greenville, SC 29601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 4.7 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 61 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (6% then), homes sold faster (80 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $648,829. Overall, Greenville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Greenville County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Greenville ranks #154 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Slater 29683 (0% sold over asking) or Marietta 29661 (0% sold over asking), while Simpsonville 29680 (22% sold over asking) and Greenville 29615 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.