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South Sumter, SC Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $124,500 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 222 days, South Sumter is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $124,500 home is about $665/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for South Sumter, SC
Median sale price
$124,500
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
222
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
4
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$42,708
Home costs 2.9x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
88.3%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is South Sumter a buyer's or seller's market?
South Sumter, SC is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 222 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the South Sumter housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for South Sumter, SC. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $124,500 |
| Median list price | $167,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $82/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 222 days |
| Active inventory | 4 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 88.3% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 3 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for South Sumter is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in South Sumter is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have South Sumter home prices moved?
Across the 25 months we hold for South Sumter, SC, the median sale price rose 227.6%, from $38,000 in June 2021 to $124,500. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 88.3%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in South Sumter?
Priced off the median sale price of $124,500 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $24,900 | $99,600 | $665/mo |
| 5% | $6,225 | $118,275 | $789/mo |
Redfin, through May 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $665, that implies roughly $28,485 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in South Sumter earns $42,708, about $14,223 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 2.9x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in South Sumter in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the South Sumter market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Sumter?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for South Sumter, SC, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in South Sumter?
Active listings in South Sumter, SC went from 1 in March 2023 to 4 in May 2026, a +300.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | 2 | not published |
| September 2023 | 4 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 | not published |
| March 2024 | 1 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 | not published |
| November 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 6 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 5 | not published |
| May 2026 | 4 | 3 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does South Sumter compare to South Carolina and the U.S.?
South Sumter homes sell for $124,500 — 68% below the South Carolina median of $394,000. Against the national median of $410,700, South Sumter runs 70% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sumter, SC | $124,500 | not published | 222 days |
| South Carolina statewide | $394,000 | +1.2% | 72 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in South Sumter
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $125 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $124,500 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median South Sumter listing goes under contract in 222 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 88.3% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month South Sumter added 3 new listings against 2 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside South Sumter varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in South Sumter
There are currently 4 homes listed for sale in South Sumter, South Carolina. The median listing price is $167K.
Active listings
4
Homes on market
Median list price
$167K
Avg. days on market
222
Days until sale
New this week
3
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in South Sumter by property type?
How the South Sumter, SC market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $124,500 | $82/sq ft | 2 | 222 days |
Who lives in South Sumter?
American Community Survey estimates for South Sumter. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,808
Households
743
Median income
$42,708/yr
Median age
31.3 years
Owner-occupied
44.1%
Median home value
$69,100
Median gross rent
$783/mo
Mean commute
19.6 min
44.1% of occupied homes in South Sumter are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which cities are near South Sumter, SC?
Ordered by distance from South Sumter, not by size. Compare South Sumter side by side with any of them.
South Sumter housing market FAQ
Is South Sumter a buyer's or seller's market?
South Sumter, SC is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 222 days, and sellers getting 88.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in South Sumter?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $124,500, about $82 per square foot.
Is South Sumter cheaper than the rest of South Carolina?
South Sumter's median sale price of $124,500 is 68% lower than the South Carolina statewide median of $394,000, and 70% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in South Sumter?
Homes in South Sumter, SC spent a median of 222 days on market before going under contract, versus 72 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in South Sumter?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $124,500 home is about $665 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $28,485 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $42,708.
Are home prices rising in South Sumter?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for South Sumter, SC yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in South Sumter?
South Sumter ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in South Sumter?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: South Sumter, SC is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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