The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29809 sells for about $299,730, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $712 a month.
ZIP 29809 — New Ellenton
The housing market in the 29809 ZIP code remains stable, reflecting broader trends in Aiken County where home prices have seen modest year-over-year growth. Market activity is driven by local affordability and demand from residents seeking proximity to regional employment centers. Most metrics provided reflect county-level data due to the limited availability of granular ZIP-specific real estate statistics.
This area is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a more affordable cost of living compared to the neighboring Aiken and Augusta markets, while maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.1% · poverty 19.6% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 29809, Aiken County SC
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 influenced by the broader Aiken County economy, which benefits from a diverse business climate and proximity to major regional employment hubs in South Carolina and Georgia.
Property taxes are administered at the Aiken County level; specific millage rates depend on the local school district and municipal jurisdiction.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional corridors connecting to Aiken and the Augusta metropolitan area.
The area offers access to local parks and community facilities within New Ellenton, with broader recreational opportunities available in nearby Aiken.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with pricing trends generally tracking the broader Aiken County market.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Aiken County industrial and service sectors, with significant employment ties to the Savannah River Site and regional manufacturing.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with regional connectivity provided by state routes linking to the Augusta, GA metropolitan area.
Aiken County utilizes a centralized appraisal district to assess property values for tax purposes based on market data.
Parcels are subject to Aiken County property taxes and the specific school district levies applicable to the New Ellenton area.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard hazard exposure profiles for central South Carolina.
Data derived from ZCTA-level census profiles.
- Richardson's Lake Water Park4.78.3 mi
- SRP Park4.717.2 mi
- Bell Auditorium4.416.5 mi
- Savannah River Brewing Co.4.816.3 mi
- The Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta4.518.4 mi
- Western Carolina State Fairgrounds4.211.6 mi
- Citizens Park4.58 mi
- Langley Pond Park4.611.6 mi
- PlayLand of Aiken4.76.7 mi
- Richardson's Lake Water Park4.78.3 mi
- Regal Aiken Mall4.16.3 mi
- Augusta Museum of History4.716.3 mi
- Morris Museum of Art4.816.8 mi
- Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site4.710.2 mi
- Sacred Heart Cultural Center4.817.2 mi
- The TREEHOUSE4.816.6 mi
- Citizens Park4.58 mi
- Hopelands Gardens4.88.9 mi
- Langley Pond Park4.611.6 mi
- Odell Weeks Activity Center4.57.6 mi
- Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site4.710.2 mi
- Augusta Riverwalk Marina4.616.2 mi
- Riverview Park Boat Ramp, SC4.518.2 mi
- Woodside Country Club4.65.7 mi
- Houndslake Country Club47.6 mi
- Midland Valley Golf Club3.912.3 mi
- The Reserve Club At Woodside4.75.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Woodside Shopping Center4.56.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.47.1 mi
- The Fresh Market4.58 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.37 mi
- Cold Creek Nurseries4.610.6 mi
- Augusta Regional Airport4.216.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.