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Is Sunset, SC 29685 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Sunset is a buyer’s market. With about 14.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply14.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list92.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market80Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$381▲ +8.9% vs. last year

The Sunset housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Sunset, SC 29685 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 14.3 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (88 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $1,419,386. Overall, Sunset is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Pickens County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Easley 29640 (16% sold over asking) and Clemson 29631 (15% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Central 29630Seller’s market $173 /sq ftClemson 29631Balanced $214 /sq ftEasley 29640Balanced $159 /sq ftLiberty 29657Seller’s market $200 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Sunset real estate

Is Sunset a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 14.3 months of supply in Sunset, SC 29685 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 Sunset?

The typical home went under contract in 80 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Sunset sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Sunset?

About 0.37% of a home’s value a year in Pickens County, or roughly $1,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Sunset?

The median sale price was $1,419,386 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $381 per square foot.

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