July 2014 Sumter SC Market Update

Market Summary Thru July 31, 2014

The Sumter SC real estate market in July 2014 showed improvement in the sales numbers over June 2014 with 94 closings over 83 in June 2014.  July 2014 has been the best month so far in 2014 for the number of closings.  July 2014 ended with 203 pendings which is an increase in 4 pendings over June 2014.  The Sumter SC real estate market in 2014 is still behind the number for 2013 by 22 units sold.

The median home price in Sumter, SC for July 2014 was $144,500 which was down from the median home price in June 2014 of $150,520.  The price per square foot decreased in Sumter, SC real estate from $69.68 in June 2014 to $67.21 in July 2014.  The number of active listings in July 2014 decreased to 1296 down from 1309 in June 2014.  July 2014 showed a increase in the number of new listings.

The charts for Sumter SC Real Estate in July 2014 are below.  It remains a great time to purchase a home in Sumter, there is a very high inventory and the interest rates are still relatively low.  There is a substantial cost savings in purchasing a home versus renting the same home.  These savings are only increased when tax benefits of owning are home are calculated into the equation.  

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Homes Sold in Sumter County, South Carolina by Month

Homes Sold in Sumter County, South Carolina Year to Date Since 2006

Average Days on Market in Sumter Until Sold  

Sumter New Listing for Residential Property By Month

Sumter New Listing for Residential Property By Year To Date  

Sumter Active Listing for Residential Property 

Sumter Median Home Price

Sumter County South Carolina Price Per Square Foot 

As I recommend every month, please consult a local Realtor^® about the local market.  Even though the Sumter Board of Realtors provides data, this data is very specific to Sumter County and residential home sales only.  I do not include other counties in our Board of Realtors nor do I include lots or land.

I hope you find this real estate market report for Sumter County, SC informative.  If you have any suggestions or questions, please email me at kim@agentownedrealty.com and I will help you in any way possible. 

Kim Peasley-Parker

Realtor^®/Shareholder

AgentOwned Realty,

Heritage Group, Inc.

Sumter, SC

Cell 803-840-7519

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Copyright, Kim Peasley-Parker August 2014