The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 29691 sells for about $179,700, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 29691 — Walhalla
The housing market in 29691 is currently balanced, with home prices remaining affordable relative to national averages. Market activity is stable, driven by local demand and steady inventory levels. Some figures, such as specific active listing counts and precise price-cut percentages, are not published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and retirees seeking affordable housing and access to outdoor recreation in the Upstate region.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 29691, Oconee County SC
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Oconee County School District, which generally maintains average performance ratings relative to the state.
The area is characterized as a low snow zone with standard regional flood and wind risks typical of the Upstate South Carolina region.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service sectors in Oconee County, with steady residential development in the Walhalla area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (South Carolina) — Property Tax Assessment Ratio: Property tax is calculated by multiplying the fair market value by an assessment ratio, then applying the local millage rate. The assessment ratio is 4% for owner-occupied legal residences and 6% for other real property.
Residents primarily commute via SC-11 and SC-28 toward employment hubs in Seneca and Clemson, with average commute times reflecting a rural-to-suburban transition.
The area offers significant outdoor access including proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Stumphouse Tunnel, and various parks and lakes within Oconee County.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand for 2-bedroom units, with limited vacancy pressure and a stable investor presence.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with significant influence from nearby Clemson University.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with SC-11 and SC-28 serving as the main corridors for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and downtown commercial improvements.
Oconee County Assessor manages property valuations based on a periodic reassessment cycle.
Parcels are subject to Oconee County School District taxes and local municipal service fees.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is a standard consideration in the region.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 29691.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Sweet Retreat4.36.7 mi
- The Escape Quest59.4 mi
- Memorial Stadium4.815.6 mi
- Littlejohn Coliseum4.715.4 mi
- Doug Kingsmore Stadium4.815.3 mi
- T. Ed Garrison Arena4.618.7 mi
- The Oasis Ranch Mini Golf4.912.4 mi
- Devils Fork State Park4.712.1 mi
- Stumphouse Tunnel4.73.1 mi
- Oconee State Park4.74.7 mi
- Riley Moore Falls4.87.8 mi
- South Cove County Park4.68.8 mi
- The Foxfire Museum4.819.9 mi
- Oconee Station State Historic Site4.82.6 mi
- Bob Campbell Geology Museum4.816.8 mi
- Highlands Nature Center4.818.2 mi
- Traveler's Rest State Historic Site4.816.8 mi
- Devils Fork State Park4.712.1 mi
- Stumphouse Tunnel4.73.1 mi
- Oconee State Park4.74.7 mi
- Riley Moore Falls4.87.8 mi
- South Cove County Park4.68.8 mi
- Keowee Marina | Boat Rentals Lake Keowee4.69.6 mi
- Old Edwards Reserve at Lake Keowee4.613.1 mi
- Sunset Marina on Lake Keowee4.511 mi
- Clemson Marina4.515.5 mi
- Jocassee Outdoor Center4.611.7 mi
- The Oasis Ranch Mini Golf4.912.4 mi
- Windsor At Walhalla4.32.5 mi
- Oconee Country Club49 mi
- Publix Super Market at Seneca 130 Plaza4.610.4 mi
- Ingles Market4.410.5 mi
- Ingles Markets4.33.9 mi
- Chattooga Belle Farm4.711.8 mi
- Ingles Markets4.210.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular local tourist attraction and park site.
Scenic waterfall located near Walhalla.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and lake access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.