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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
209
⇧ 23.7% vs 169 last year
Pending
56
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$689,000
⇩ 6.8% vs $739,000 last year
Average Price
$978,858
⇧ 8.5% vs $901,774 last year
Days on Market
101
⇧ 50.7% vs 67 days last year

Market Context

Population: 25,384  ·  Density: 341.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $95,090

Typical home value: $531,197  ·  Homeownership: 79.1%

Market Analysis

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

The HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC real estate market (29926) currently shows 209 active listings, with 56 pending sales. Homes are averaging 101 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 40 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.8% year-over-year, from $739,000 to $689,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 209 this year vs 169 last year
  • Days on market: 101 now vs 67 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $689,000 (-6.8% YoY)
  • Average: $978,858 (+8.5% 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 26.6 miles — 1,893 listings ($1,563,628,699 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29926Hilton Head Island, SC 299260.0 mi209$204,581,322$689,000$978,858
29910Bluffton, SC 299107.8 mi449$552,710,918$649,250$1,230,982
29909Okatie, SC 299099.8 mi363$307,198,188$584,999$846,276
29915Daufuskie Island, SC 2991510.6 mi35$33,326,790$749,000$952,194
29906Beaufort, SC 2990614.9 mi98$50,359,260$415,750$513,870
31328Tybee Island, GA 3132817.2 mi113$113,119,102$775,000$1,001,054
29927Hardeeville, SC 2992717.6 mi136$72,304,264$469,900$531,649
31404Savannah, GA 3140421.7 mi166$66,940,330$324,900$403,255
29936Ridgeland, SC 2993621.8 mi118$68,787,274$355,000$582,943
29940Seabrook, SC 2994022.7 mi17$26,460,211$747,500$1,556,483
31415Savannah, GA 3141524.3 mi59$12,749,251$208,675$216,089
31406Savannah, GA 3140626.3 mi109$48,449,846$324,950$444,494
31408Savannah, GA 3140826.6 mi21$6,641,943$282,500$316,283

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926?

As of January 2026, there are 209 active listings in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (zip code 29926), compared to 169 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926?

The median listing price in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 is $689,000 as of January 2026, a 6.8% decrease from $739,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC?

Homes in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 spend an average of 101 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 67 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 40 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 67 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926 save an estimated $13,780 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $689,000. 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.