Is Ruby, SC 29741 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ruby is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Ruby housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Ruby, SC 29741 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 79 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 45% to $204,911. Overall, Ruby is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Chesterfield County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Jefferson 29718 (20% sold over asking) and Pageland 29728 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Cheraw 29520Buyer’s market $133 /sq ftChesterfield 29709Balanced $148 /sq ftJefferson 29718Balanced $156 /sq ftMc Bee 29101 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Ruby nearby
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Is Ruby a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Ruby, SC 29741 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Ruby?
The typical home went under contract in 79 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ruby sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ruby?
About 0.42% of a home’s value a year in Chesterfield County, or roughly $1,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ruby?
The median sale price was $204,911 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $152 per square foot.
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