The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29708 sells for about $525,000, or $233 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,643 a month.
ZIP 29708 — Fort Mill
The Tega Cay housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a slight year-over-year decline in median sale prices. While inventory levels have increased, the area remains a desirable destination for families due to its proximity to Lake Wylie and the highly-rated Fort Mill School District.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to lakefront amenities and high-quality schools, while remaining within commuting distance of Charlotte.
Median prices moved down 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 6.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 29708
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the highly regarded Fort Mill School District, which is frequently cited as a primary driver for family relocation to the region.
Tega Cay has experienced rapid growth and boundary expansion in recent years, supported by a robust local economy and significant residential development.
Residents primarily commute toward the Charlotte, NC employment core, utilizing major highway corridors in northern South Carolina.
The area features extensive recreational opportunities centered around Lake Wylie, including numerous parks, trails, and golf courses.
The rental market shows limited inventory with a recent decrease in available properties, reflecting tight supply conditions.
The local economy is bolstered by its proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan area, with a mix of residential growth and service-sector employment.
The area is primarily served by the Fort Mill School District.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and ACS estimates.
A major recreational anchor providing boating, fishing, and waterfront living.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.