Is Williamston, SC 29697 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Williamston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Williamston, SC 29697 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 5.4 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 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold faster (64 days then) and the median sale price rose 41% to $349,849. Overall, Williamston is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Anderson County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Williamston ranks #89 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pendleton 29670 (2% sold over asking) or Anderson 29626 (3% sold over asking), while Starr 29684 (25% sold over asking) and Belton 29627 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.