Is New Ellenton, SC 29809 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The New Ellenton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in New Ellenton, SC 29809 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 82 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (85 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $272,282. Overall, New Ellenton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Aiken County, homes here sell more slowly than in 79% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 93%. On our competition score, New Ellenton ranks #13 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).

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) is even more competitive.