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Sumter, SC home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$200K1-yr changeUp1.7%

The typical home value in Sumter, SC is $200K as of September 2026, up 1.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Sumter ZIP code, the median list price is $270K and homes spend a median of 59 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Sumter, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$200K
1-yr changeMedian across Sumter ZIPs
+1.7%
ZIP markets live4 tracked in Sumter
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County
Sumter County

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12-month value trend

+1.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Sumter over the last 12 months: $196K in Sep 2025 to $200K in Sep 2026 (+1.7%).

Sep 2025$196K

Sep 2026$200K

Median Zillow home value index across Sumter's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Sumter, SC is $199,661 as of September 2026, up 1.7% over the past year. That is modest growth, and it suggests a stable market rather than a hot one. There were 372 homes for sale in September 2026, with 140 new listings coming on during that period. Sellers are asking a median list price of $269,695, and homes are taking a median of 59 days to go under contract. About 16.2% of listings had a price cut, a sign that some sellers are starting too high and adjusting. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the honest read is that values are holding up but buyers are taking their time, so realistic pricing from day one matters more than timing the market.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Sumter, SC?

Typical home value

$200K

Up1.7%YoY

Median list price

$270K

Days on market

59

Homes for sale

372

Price cuts

16.2%

New listings

140

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Sumter's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Sumter, SC home prices over time

Typical home values in Sumter, SC are up 1.7% over the past year, from $196K in September 2025 to $200K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Sumter, SC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$199,661+1.7%
September 2025$196,367No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Sumter ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Sumter, SC a buyer's or seller's market?

Sumter, SC is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 59 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Sumter ZIP code, and 140 new listings against 372 active listings across Sumter, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Sumter housing market forecast 2027

+1.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Sumter ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Sumter rose 1.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Sumter?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Sumter shows typical home values rising 1.6% by September 2027, after a 1.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Sumter ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Sumter?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 4 Sumter ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Sumter, SC home prices.

How much is a home in Sumter worth?

The typical home value in Sumter is $199,661 as of September 2026, up 1.7% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so any individual home may be worth more or less depending on its condition and location.

How long does it take to sell a home in Sumter?

Homes in Sumter spent a median of 59 days on the market as of September 2026. About 16.2% of listings had a price cut during that period, which often happens when a home is priced above what buyers will pay.

How competitive is the Sumter housing market?

There were 372 homes for sale in Sumter as of September 2026, including 140 new listings, with a median list price of $269,695. That level of inventory gives buyers some choice, so sellers should expect competition from other listings.

Are home prices going up or down in Sumter, SC?

Typical home values in Sumter, SC are up 1.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Sumter, SC a buyer's or seller's market?

Sumter, SC is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 59 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical Sumter ZIP code, and 140 new listings against 372 active listings across Sumter, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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