Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $188K
- Median rent
- $1,250/mo
- Days on market
- 28 days
- Gross rental yield
- 7.98%
- STR vs LTR
- $2,149/mo STR · $1,250/mo LTR
The median listing price in Columbia, SC ZIP 29203 is $188,000 as of November 2026.
The median market rent in Columbia, SC ZIP 29203 is $1,250/month as of November 2026.
The median days on market in Columbia, SC ZIP 29203 is 28 days as of November 2026. The market is currently cold.
At a median list price of $188,000 and a median rent of $1,250/month, the gross rental yield in Columbia, SC ZIP 29203 is 7.98% as of November 2026.
In Columbia, SC ZIP 29203, median Airbnb revenue is $2,149/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,250/month as of November 2026.
Columbia, SC 29203 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 29203
Report Date: November 2026
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.
Market Overview
This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Market Metrics
The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.
Rental Market
Property Taxes
Liquidity & Velocity
Market Trends & Context
Understanding Market Temperature
A Cold market indicates weak buyer demand relative to available inventory, typically characterized by declining or flat prices, extended days on market, and elevated inventory levels relative to sales.
Current Mortgage Rate Context
Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:
Current 30-year fixed market rates in Columbia, SC, are approximately 7.11%, which is 0.89% higher than the 6.22% average observed for typical loans in this area one year ago.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- Median sold price: $163,000 is the primary indicator of recent market value and transaction activity; with a cold market temperature and a down year-over-year price trend, sellers should align expectations with completed-sale evidence.
- Median days on market: 28 days suggests slower sales velocity, while elevated inventory conditions may indicate more selective buyers and require sellers to prioritize accurate pricing and strong presentation.
- The median listing price: $188,000 is meaningfully above the median sold price: $163,000, which may signal pricing friction between seller expectations and recent market-clearing values; sellers should use comparable closed sales when setting asking prices.
- Interest rate pressure: elevated is a headwind for affordability, with current 30-year fixed market rates in Columbia, SC, at 7.11%, compared with 6.22% one year ago—an increase of 0.89% that may continue to moderate demand and liquidity.
- Median market rent: $1,250 with a flat rent year-over-year trend indicates stable reported rental pricing, but the available metrics do not support conclusions about rental yields or investment returns.
Notable Properties
The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.
Recent Transactions
Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.
Sold above market average
Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.
Sold at market average
Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.
Sold below market average
Below-market acquisition. Investor purchase with value-add potential through renovation.
Sold below market average
Investment Analysis
Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.
Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost
20% down, 7.11% rate, 0.0% tax
Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP
Data Sources
Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.
Report generated: 11/13/2026
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