Is Beech Island, SC 29842 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Beech Island is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 29% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 50% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #8 of 191 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Beech Island housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Beech Island, SC 29842 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 26%, homes sold faster (83 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $331,143. Overall, Beech Island is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Aiken County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Beech Island ranks #8 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 49 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).
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Questions about Beech Island real estate
Is Beech Island a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Beech Island, SC 29842 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 Beech Island?
The typical home went under contract in 62 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Beech Island sell over asking?
29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Beech Island?
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 Beech Island?
The median sale price was $331,143 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $176 per square foot.
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