Market Snapshot
- Median listing price
- $210K
- Median rent
- $1,200/mo
- Days on market
- 39 days
- Gross rental yield
- 6.86%
- STR vs LTR
- $1,311/mo STR · $1,200/mo LTR
The median listing price in Columbia, SC ZIP 29210 is $209,900 as of November 2026.
The median market rent in Columbia, SC ZIP 29210 is $1,200/month as of November 2026.
The median days on market in Columbia, SC ZIP 29210 is 39 days as of November 2026. The market is currently cold.
At a median list price of $209,900 and a median rent of $1,200/month, the gross rental yield in Columbia, SC ZIP 29210 is 6.86% as of November 2026.
In Columbia, SC ZIP 29210, median Airbnb revenue is $1,311/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,200/month as of November 2026.
Columbia, SC 29210 Real Estate Market Report
ZIP Code: 29210
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 mortgage rates in Columbia, SC are averaging 7.11%, which is 0.89% higher than the 6.22% average observed earlier in 2026.
Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.
Key Findings
- Median sold price: $220,000 is the primary indicator of recent market value and transaction activity in 29210; it is above the median listing price of $209,900, which may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and completed transactions.
- Median days on market: 39 suggests slower sales velocity, while the sample relationship of elevated active inventory relative to sales activity may give buyers more negotiating leverage and require sellers to price competitively.
- Price year-over-year trend: down and market temperature: cold point to a softening environment for single-family residential and condominium properties; sellers should prioritize accurate positioning, while buyers may have greater opportunity to evaluate alternatives.
- Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates: 7.11% are 0.89% higher than the 6.22% average observed earlier in 2026, creating elevated interest rate pressure that may constrain affordability and extend transaction timelines.
- Median market rent: $1,200 with a rent year-over-year trend: flat indicates stable rental pricing, but the available metrics do not support conclusions about rental yields, investment returns, or rental demand.
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 at market average
Sold above market average
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.
Sold below market average
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, 0.2% 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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