Is Beaufort, SC 29906 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Beaufort is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 16% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #139 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 Beaufort housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Beaufort, SC 29906 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 71 days and there were 5.6 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 77 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (11% then), homes sold faster (82 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $389,631. Overall, Beaufort is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Beaufort County, homes here sell faster than in 70% 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, Beaufort ranks #139 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 22 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Seabrook 29940 (0% sold over asking) or Daufuskie Island 29915 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Beaufort real estate
Is Beaufort a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Beaufort, SC 29906 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 Beaufort?
The typical home went under contract in 71 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Beaufort sell over asking?
9% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Beaufort?
About 0.48% of a home’s value a year in Beaufort County, or roughly $1,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Beaufort?
The median sale price was $389,631 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $230 per square foot.
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