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COLUMBIA, SC 29205

Real Estate Market Report
Seller's Market
February 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 February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The COLUMBIA, SC real estate market (29205) currently shows 95 active listings, with 34 pending sales. Homes are averaging 35 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.6% year-over-year, from $321,250 to $299,950.

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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
95
⇩ 3.1% vs 98 last year
Pending
34
36% pending ratio
Median Price
$299,950
⇩ 6.6% vs $321,250 last year
Average Price
$399,350
⇩ 8.8% vs $438,094 last year
Days on Market
35
⇩ 23.9% vs 46 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$221
⇧ 1.4% vs $218/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: 95 this year vs 98 last year
  • Days on market: 35 now vs 46 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $299,950 (-6.6% YoY)
  • Average: $399,350 (-8.8% 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 21.6 miles — 1,657 listings ($626,948,401 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29205Columbia, SC 292050.0 mi87$32,906,271$279,500$378,233
29204Columbia, SC 292042.7 mi80$24,187,760$230,000$302,347
29033Cayce, SC 290334.2 mi62$17,086,766$252,400$275,593
29169West Columbia, SC 291695.8 mi71$23,810,063$265,000$335,353
29210Columbia, SC 292107.5 mi110$19,852,360$189,900$180,476
29223Columbia, SC 292238.3 mi204$59,922,552$250,000$293,738
29061Hopkins, SC 2906110.5 mi139$36,020,321$247,450$259,139
29053Gaston, SC 2905312.4 mi42$10,464,090$235,000$249,145
29016Blythewood, SC 2901614.8 mi243$103,984,074$384,900$427,918
29072Lexington, SC 2907215.7 mi375$194,146,500$415,000$517,724
29045Elgin, SC 2904517.0 mi210$74,592,630$310,900$355,203
29044Eastover, SC 2904417.7 mi12$23,870,520$294,900$1,989,210
29123Pelion, SC 2912321.6 mi22$6,104,494$269,995$277,477

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of February 2026, there are 95 active listings in COLUMBIA, SC (zip code 29205), compared to 98 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in COLUMBIA, SC 29205 is $299,950 as of February 2026, a 6.6% decrease from $321,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in COLUMBIA, SC 29205 spend an average of 35 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 46 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 February 2026, COLUMBIA, SC 29205 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 35 days on market compared to 46 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in COLUMBIA, SC 29205 save an estimated $5,999 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $299,950. 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.