Columbia Midlands Market Update — July 2026

The Columbia Midlands market in July 2026 is in a bit of a holding pattern. Prices are holding steady in most areas, inventory is climbing, and homes are taking a little longer to sell than they did a year ago. For buyers, that means more breathing room. For sellers, it means pricing right the first time matters more than ever.

Lake Murray

Lake Murray waterfront remains its own market. Across the lake, there are roughly 160 active waterfront listings with a median asking price around $500,000 to $675,000, depending on shoreline and lot depth. The luxury segment along the Irmo and Chapin shoreline sits higher, with a median near $1.15 million. Homes on the water are taking longer to move — averaging 58 to over 100 days depending on price point. If you are priced fairly and your dock is in good shape, you will sell. If you are testing the top of the range, be patient.

Lexington

Lexington's median home price is hovering around $310,000 to $325,000, with homes sitting on the market for about 35 to 48 days on average. Inventory is up — there are over 750 properties currently available, which is the most buyers have had to choose from in a while. That is good news if you are shopping. It also means sellers need to be realistic about condition and price from day one.

Irmo

Irmo is sitting in a balanced-to-buyer-friendly range. The median sale price sits around $252,000, with homes averaging 45 to 58 days on market. There are nearly 200 active listings right now, and that number has been growing. If you are a buyer looking at Irmo, you have options. If you are a seller, the homes that show well and are priced to the market are still moving. The ones that are not — they are sitting.

Chapin

Chapin's median price is around $403,000, which is down about five percent from last year. Homes are taking roughly 56 days to sell. One notable shift: lakefront inventory near Chapin dropped about 30 percent earlier this year, so if you are looking for waterfront in that area, competition is tighter than you might expect. The non-lake market is more relaxed — buyers have room to negotiate.

Northeast Columbia

Northeast Columbia — particularly the 29229 corridor — remains one of the more active pockets in the Midlands. The median sale price is around $246,000, and homes are selling in roughly 40 to 49 days. New construction is still expanding in this area, which is keeping inventory available and prices accessible. It is a solid area for first-time buyers and young families watching their budget.

What This Means for You

The market is not favoring one side heavily right now — it is genuinely more balanced than it has been in years. Buyers have more choices and less pressure. Sellers who price and present well are still making moves, but the days of listing high and waiting for multiple offers are mostly behind us for now.

If you want to talk through what these numbers mean for your specific situation — whether you are buying, selling, or just trying to figure out if the timing makes sense — reach out. I am always happy to have that conversation.