Sumter Real Estate
Sumter blends military, historic, and lakeside living — home to Shaw Air Force Base and the famed Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Buyers find affordable in-town homes, base-convenient neighborhoods, and new construction.
Sumter market snapshot
Nightly-refreshed from live MLS data -- updated Sep 24, 2026.
Currently for sale in Sumter
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Recently sold in Sumter
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Sumter
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Sumter's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
- District
- Sumter 01
- Enrollment
- 912
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
- District
- Sumter 01
- Enrollment
- 2,306
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
- District
- Sumter 01
Commute
Real drive time from Sumter's center to Downtown Columbia.
Cities near Sumter
Sumter real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Sumter right now?+
There are currently 86 active listings in Sumter, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Sumter?+
The median list price for active listings in Sumter is $232,000. Homes are spending an average of 58 days on market.
Is Sumter's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Sumter have risen 12.5% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Sumter?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Sumter are None, Timberline Meadows, City.
What schools serve Sumter?+
The closest public schools to Sumter's center are Alice Drive Elementary, Alice Drive Middle, Sumter High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Sumter walkable?+
Sumter's center has a walkability score of 30 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Sumter?+
The typical drive from Sumter's center to Downtown Columbia is about 58 minutes (40.8 miles).