Is Aiken, SC 29805 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Aiken is a buyer’s market. With about 7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Aiken housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Aiken, SC 29805 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 7 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 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (67 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $418,069. Overall, Aiken is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Aiken County, homes here sell faster than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Windsor 29856 (0% sold over asking) or Gloverville 29828 (0% sold over asking), while Beech Island 29842 (29% sold over asking) and New Ellenton 29809 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Aiken 29801Balanced $148 /sq ftAiken 29803Balanced $173 /sq ftBeech Island 29842Seller’s market $176 /sq ftGloverville 29828Seller’s market $65 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Aiken nearby
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Questions about Aiken real estate
Is Aiken a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7 months of supply in Aiken, SC 29805 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 Aiken?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Aiken sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Aiken?
About 0.41% of a home’s value a year in Aiken County, or roughly $1,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Aiken?
The median sale price was $418,069 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.
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