April brought continued movement in the housing markets across Columbia, Richmond, and Aiken counties, with rising list prices, shifting days on market, and varying buyer activity. Here’s a breakdown of this month’s key trends.
Columbia County, GA
- Average List Price: $461,854 — up 11.9% from March
- Median List Price: $399,900 — up 11.1% from March
- Average Sale Price: $369,994 — nearly unchanged
- Median Sale Price: $337,000 — up 2.1%
- Average Days on Market: 123 days (down slightly)
- Absorption Rate: 2.7 months
Takeaway: Home values are rising, and properties are selling a bit faster, suggesting healthy demand despite modest changes in final sale prices.
Richmond County, GA
- Average List Price: $252,489 — up 9.0% from March
- Median List Price: $224,900 — up 4.2%
- Average Sale Price: $216,510 — up 5.6%
- Median Sale Price: $188,500 — down 3.3%
- Average Days on Market: 132 days — up 23.4%
- Absorption Rate: 3.0 months
Takeaway: Prices are trending upward, but homes are staying on the market longer. Median sale price dipped, which could reflect more activity in entry-level price points.
Aiken County, SC
- Average List Price: $453,057 — up 12.1%
- Median List Price: $335,000 — up 8.1%
- Average Sale Price: $314,556 — down 1.9%
- Median Sale Price: $281,200 — nearly unchanged
- Average Days on Market: 113 days — improved by 15%
- Absorption Rate: 4.0 months (unchanged)
Takeaway: List prices surged, but sale prices pulled back slightly. Buyers are likely becoming more selective, even as inventory levels remain steady.
In Summary
- Columbia County is seeing strong pricing momentum with faster sales.
- Richmond County is experiencing longer selling times despite pricing gains.
- Aiken County is balancing higher list prices with more patient buyer behavior.
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, understanding your county’s latest trends is key to making confident real estate decisions this spring.
