“Dee was great she helped me with every question I had about the property in a very fast and prompt response.”
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Elgin real estate Market Report.
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Elgin real estate market. *
Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot
May 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Median sale price
$240K
-0.9%
from
Q2 '26
Median list price
$361K
+20%
from
Q2 '26
Active listings
21
-4.5%
from
Q2 '26
Homes sold
9
-18%
from
Q2 '26
New pendings
8
-33%
from
Q2 '26
New listings
10
-9.1%
from
Q2 '26
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Elgin
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Elgin
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Pricing Trends for Elgin
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Median sale price
Median list price
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Elgin
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Elgin
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
Quarterly Inventory and Sales Activity for Elgin
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Active listings
Homes sold
New pendings
New listings
26
Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026 - Jul 2026).
Elgin’s rolling three-month housing snapshot shows fewer homes moving through the pipeline. Active listings are down more than 20 percent from a year ago and new listings have dropped at a similar pace. Closed sales and pending contracts are also lower year over year, signaling slower overall turnover even with a modest number of homes on the market.
Prices are adjusting to that softer sales volume. The typical home value over the past three months is down nearly 8 percent compared with a year earlier, yet the median list price is up more than 30 percent year over year, suggesting sellers are testing higher asking prices even as sold values ease. With about 3.2 months of supply, Elgin sits in a light seller’s market where neither side has an extreme advantage.
Speed and negotiation patterns highlight this mixed dynamic. Homes are taking around 48 days to go under contract in the recent three-month window, a pace that is slower than some past periods but still allows for meaningful buyer due diligence. Only about 22 percent of sales are closing above the list price and the average sale-to-list ratio hovers around 96 percent, so many buyers are securing modest discounts from asking. In this kind of shifting environment, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting with a local agent who understands Elgin’s trends in detail.
Learn more about what Elgin has to offer.
Elgin offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with top-notch schools, ample green spaces, convenient local amenities, and easy access to outdoor recreation, all within a thriving, safe, and family-friendly environment.
Elgin offers a quieter, more close-knit alternative to larger nearby communities like Columbia, with a strong sense of local identity grounded in schools, recreation, and small businesses. Tree-lined neighborhoods and established subdivisions appeal to residents who value space and a slower pace while still staying within commuting distance of Richland County and major employment centers.
Families are drawn to area schools such as Dobys Mill Elementary and Lugoff-Elgin High School, along with youth athletics and community events that bring neighbors together. Outdoor time often centers around Satchel Ford Park, day trips to Sesquicentennial State Park, or local sports facilities. Daily conveniences are anchored by shops and services along US-1, while nearby destinations like Cayce and Lexington expand dining and entertainment options.
Residents appreciate local favorites such as San Jose Mexican Restaurant and enjoy easy access to regional attractions, from the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden to cultural spots in downtown Columbia. The town’s scale makes it easy to get to know your neighbors, whether you are arriving from out of state or moving from a nearby area like West Columbia.
With demand shifting as more people look for space and value, timing and preparation are critical in Elgin. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with experienced local agents who understand the community and can help you act confidently in this evolving market.
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Southern Charmed Realty LLC
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