29856 — Aiken County, South Carolina Market Snapshot
Housing market data for zip code 29856 in Aiken County, South Carolina. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.
Limited Sales Data
Only 2 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the Aiken County county page for broader data.
Market Sales Data
2 sales in 2026 (year to date)
Median Sale Price
$892,500
Days to Sell
107
Homes Sold
2
Inventory
2
Above Conforming Limit Estimate
At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $892,500 median-priced home in 29856 is $847,875. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. The estimated base loan is $15,125 above the limit. A base loan at or below the limit would require at least 6.7% down before financed costs. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.
Market Insights
Conforming Loan Feasibility
At 5% down, the estimated base loan for the $892,500 median-priced home in 29856 is $847,875. The 2026 conforming limit is $832,750. The limit applies to the loan amount, not the home price. The estimated base loan is $15,125 above the limit. A base loan at or below the limit would require at least 6.7% down before financed costs. This estimate does not determine loan eligibility, approval, rate, fees, or mortgage insurance.
Loan limits in 29856 are set at the county level.
2026 Loan Limits — Aiken County
| Property Units | Conforming Limit | FHA Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Unit | $832,750 | $541,287 |
| 2 Units | $1,066,250 | $693,050 |
| 3 Units | $1,288,800 | $837,700 |
| 4 Units | $1,601,750 | $1,041,125 |
Affordability Snapshot — Zip 29856
To purchase the median home at $892,500 with 5% down at the assumed 6.75% rate, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $7,341.
Monthly Payment
$7,341
Income Required
$314,628
Principal & Interest
$5,499/mo
Property Tax
$1,339/mo
Home Insurance
$150/mo
Estimated PMI
$353/mo
Down Payment (5%)
$44,625
Assumes a 30-year fixed loan at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800 annual insurance, and a 28% housing-to-income planning ratio. Planning estimate only. The income figure divides the displayed monthly housing estimate by a 28% housing-to-income ratio. It is not an approval rule. The mortgage insurance estimate uses 0.5% of the loan amount per year. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, HOA or condo dues, closing costs, repairs, utilities, other debts, and approval rules can differ. Compare actual terms and your Loan Estimate.
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Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,673
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