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SUNSET, SC 29685

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Pickens County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
34
⇧ 17.2% vs 29 last year
Pending
4
12% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,750,000
⇧ 12.2% vs $2,450,000 last year
Average Price
$2,911,377
⇩ 5.8% vs $3,091,069 last year
Days on Market
106
⇧ 1% vs 105 days last year

Market Context

Population: 2,038  ·  Density: 8.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $99,861

Typical home value: $495,292  ·  Homeownership: 98.1%

Market Analysis

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

The SUNSET, SC real estate market (29685) currently shows 34 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 106 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 106 days on market compared to 105 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 12.2% year-over-year, from $2,450,000 to $2,750,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 34 this year vs 29 last year
  • Days on market: 106 now vs 105 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,750,000 (+12.2% YoY)
  • Average: $2,911,377 (-5.8% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.8 miles — 474 listings ($475,397,707 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29685Sunset, SC 296850.0 mi34$98,986,818$2,750,000$2,911,377
29671Pickens, SC 296717.7 mi82$48,263,724$459,900$588,582
28772Rosman, NC 2877210.8 mi11$8,739,940$595,000$794,540
29686Tamassee, SC 2968611.8 mi4$2,640,000$450,000$660,000
29635Cleveland, SC 2963513.8 mi13$7,222,566$475,000$555,582
28717Cashiers, NC 2871715.3 mi65$181,231,830$2,495,000$2,788,182
29640Easley, SC 2964016.7 mi121$44,082,478$315,500$364,318
29696West Union, SC 2969617.0 mi31$29,887,100$709,900$964,100
29657Liberty, SC 2965717.4 mi45$16,996,860$280,000$377,708
29665Newry, SC 2966518.3 mi1$159,900$159,900$159,900
29691Walhalla, SC 2969118.9 mi34$12,512,442$315,691$368,013
29664Mountain Rest, SC 2966419.5 mi6$3,311,082$540,000$551,847
28783Tuckasegee, NC 2878320.8 mi27$21,362,967$549,000$791,221

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SUNSET, SC 29685?

As of January 2026, there are 34 active listings in SUNSET, SC (zip code 29685), compared to 29 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SUNSET, SC 29685?

The median listing price in SUNSET, SC 29685 is $2,750,000 as of January 2026, a 12.2% increase from $2,450,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SUNSET, SC 29685 spend an average of 106 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 105 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SUNSET, SC 29685?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SUNSET, SC 29685 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 5 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 106 days on market compared to 105 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SUNSET, SC 29685 save an estimated $55,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $2,750,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.