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COLUMBIA, SC 29201

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Richland County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 29201

Arsenal Hill · Arthurtown (Arthur Towne) · Cayce (Case) · Congaree Vista · Cottontown · Downtown · Earlewood · East Columbia (Columbia E.) · Elmwood Park · Gervais Street Corridor · Governor's Hill (Governors Hill) · Granby Hill (Granby Hills) · Granby Mill Village · Greek Village · Hollywood · Olympia · University Hill · Wales Garden (Whales Gardens)

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The COLUMBIA, SC real estate market (29201) currently shows 73 active listings, with 21 pending sales. Homes are averaging 40 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 40 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.6% year-over-year, from $309,900 to $315,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 22,938  ·  Density: 768.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $33,561

Typical home value: $226,862  ·  Homeownership: 27.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
73
⇩ 11% vs 82 last year
Pending
21
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$315,000
⇧ 1.6% vs $309,900 last year
Average Price
$363,247
⇧ 8% vs $336,494 last year
Days on Market
40
⇩ 41.2% vs 68 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$224
⇧ 3.2% vs $217/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,402 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 73 this year vs 82 last year
  • Days on market: 40 now vs 68 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $315,000 (+1.6% YoY)
  • Average: $363,247 (+8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.2 miles — 1,297 listings ($440,631,787 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29201Columbia, SC 292010.0 mi63$22,894,200$325,938$363,400
29033Cayce, SC 290332.6 mi56$16,329,376$274,475$291,596
29169West Columbia, SC 291694.0 mi75$22,830,300$249,900$304,404
29172West Columbia, SC 291725.9 mi38$9,936,468$229,449$261,486
29210Columbia, SC 292106.3 mi118$20,957,744$185,493$177,608
29203Columbia, SC 292038.2 mi140$28,086,240$183,450$200,616
29053Gaston, SC 2905311.3 mi43$10,477,552$240,725$243,664
29212Columbia, SC 2921211.9 mi153$60,393,537$282,000$394,729
29229Columbia, SC 2922913.7 mi288$87,983,424$274,420$305,498
29063Irmo, SC 2906314.7 mi196$75,641,300$318,325$385,925
29160Swansea, SC 2916016.6 mi23$10,308,278$284,500$448,186
29044Eastover, SC 2904419.4 mi13$25,517,960$247,425$1,962,920
29054Gilbert, SC 2905420.2 mi91$49,275,408$387,400$541,488

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COLUMBIA, SC 29201?

As of September 2026, there are 73 active listings in COLUMBIA, SC (zip code 29201), compared to 82 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COLUMBIA, SC 29201?

The median listing price in COLUMBIA, SC 29201 is $315,000 as of September 2026, a 1.6% increase from $309,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in COLUMBIA, SC?

Homes in COLUMBIA, SC 29201 spend an average of 40 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 68 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COLUMBIA, SC 29201?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COLUMBIA, SC 29201 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 40 days on market compared to 68 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in COLUMBIA, SC?

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