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COLUMBIA, SC 29205

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 29205

Deaswood (Deeswood) · Devine Street (Devine) · Downtown · East Columbia (Columbia E.) · Five Points · Hampton-Wildcat (Hampton) · Heathwood · Hollywood (Rose Hill) · Kilbourne Park · Kilbourne Park (Killbourn Park) · Lake Katherine (Lake Catharine) · Lyon Street (Lion St.) · Melrose Heights (Melrose Hts.) · Old Shandon · Rosewood · Shandon · Sherwood Forest · South Waccamaw (S. Waccamaw) · Southeast Columbia (S. E. Columbia) · Wales Garden (Whales Gardens) · Wheeler Hill

Market Analysis

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

The COLUMBIA, SC real estate market (29205) currently shows 138 active listings, with 35 pending sales. Homes are averaging 51 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 51 days on market compared to 36 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.8% year-over-year, from $336,200 to $342,250.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 22,861  ·  Density: 1,367.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $59,549

Typical home value: $302,687  ·  Homeownership: 52.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
138
⇧ 21.1% vs 114 last year
Pending
35
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$342,250
⇧ 1.8% vs $336,200 last year
Average Price
$447,976
⇧ 7.7% vs $416,016 last year
Days on Market
51
⇧ 41.7% vs 36 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$229
⇧ 5.5% vs $217/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,574 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 138 this year vs 114 last year
  • Days on market: 51 now vs 36 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $342,250 (+1.8% YoY)
  • Average: $447,976 (+7.7% 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 21.6 miles — 1,706 listings ($640,964,411 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29205Columbia, SC 292050.0 mi95$37,938,250$299,950$399,350
29204Columbia, SC 292042.7 mi85$27,145,090$252,175$319,354
29033Cayce, SC 290334.2 mi56$16,329,376$274,475$291,596
29169West Columbia, SC 291695.8 mi75$22,830,300$249,900$304,404
29210Columbia, SC 292107.5 mi118$20,957,744$185,493$177,608
29223Columbia, SC 292238.3 mi214$62,179,626$245,000$290,559
29061Hopkins, SC 2906110.5 mi143$35,969,219$237,400$251,533
29053Gaston, SC 2905312.4 mi43$10,477,552$240,725$243,664
29016Blythewood, SC 2901614.8 mi265$112,367,950$388,675$424,030
29072Lexington, SC 2907215.7 mi376$193,574,952$410,750$514,827
29045Elgin, SC 2904517.0 mi200$69,293,800$303,997$346,469
29044Eastover, SC 2904417.7 mi13$25,517,960$247,425$1,962,920
29123Pelion, SC 2912321.6 mi23$6,382,592$274,895$277,504

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in COLUMBIA, SC 29205?

As of September 2026, there are 138 active listings in COLUMBIA, SC (zip code 29205), compared to 114 the prior year.

What is the median home price in COLUMBIA, SC 29205?

The median listing price in COLUMBIA, SC 29205 is $342,250 as of September 2026, a 1.8% increase from $336,200 the prior year.

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

Homes in COLUMBIA, SC 29205 spend an average of 51 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 36 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in COLUMBIA, SC 29205?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, COLUMBIA, SC 29205 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 24 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 51 days on market compared to 36 days last year.

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

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