The CSRA housing market is giving buyers room to breathe. In October 2026, 491 homes sold across the seven-county region (down 18.3% from a year ago), 513 went under contract during the month, and active listings rose to 2,784, up 12.4%. In Evans and Columbia County, the median sold price was $334,000.
That’s the short answer. Here’s what it means for you, county by county.
You’re thinking about a move somewhere in the CSRA. Augusta. Evans. Aiken. North Augusta. Thomson. You want to know one thing: is now the right time? Guess wrong, and you either leave money on the table or miss the home you really wanted.
You’re the hero here. We’re the guide. The Fairey Team, with eXp Realty, tracks the numbers so you don’t have to. Here’s October 2026 across the region, in plain English.
CSRA here = Columbia, Richmond, Aiken, Burke, McDuffie, Lincoln and Edgefield counties, combined.
The Short Version
More homes for sale. Fewer homes selling. Buyers have room to breathe.
Sellers? You can still win. You just need a sharper plan.
October 2026 Key Numbers (CSRA)
- Homes sold: 491 (Oct 2025: 601, −18.3%; Oct 2023: 652, −24.7%)
- Went under contract during the month (pending): 513 (Oct 2025: 587, −12.6%; Oct 2023: 561, −8.6%)
- Active listings at month end: 2,784 (Oct 2025: 2,477, +12.4%; Oct 2023: 1,855, +50.1%)
“Went under contract†(pending) counts listings that went under contract during October, not a snapshot of pending listings at month end.
County by County (October 2026)
- Columbia, GA: 181 sold, 166 went under contract, 840 active, median $334,000
- Richmond, GA: 163 sold, 161 went under contract, 909 active, median $219,900
- Aiken, SC: 109 sold, 139 went under contract, 683 active, median $299,900
- Edgefield, SC: 26 sold, 22 went under contract, 131 active, median $322,800
- Burke, GA: 6 sold, 6 went under contract, 58 active, median $188,750
- McDuffie, GA: 6 sold, 16 went under contract, 113 active, median $222,750
- Lincoln, GA: 0 sold, 3 went under contract, 50 active, no median (no sales)
Living in Evans and Columbia County? Dig into the local details in our Columbia County October 2026 market update. Comparing sides of the river? Read Columbia County vs. Richmond County.
The Last Six Months
Sales peaked in June at 779. October dropped to 491, the lowest of the six months.
The number of homes going under contract slid from 709 in May to 513 in October. Expect a quiet winter for closings.
Inventory rose every month to 2,815 in September, then held near 2,784. That’s 50% more homes than October 2023.
What This Means If You’re Buying
More homes. Less competition. More room to negotiate.
This is the best selection the CSRA has seen in years.
Start by narrowing your search on our neighborhoods page and planning your cash with Down Payment and Closing Costs in Evans and Columbia County. Headed here on orders? Our Fort Gordon PCS guide and military relocation page walk you through it.
What This Means If You’re Selling
Your home is competing with 2,784 others. Stand out. Price right. Prep well. Market hard.
Homes that do this still sell.
Get a free home valuation, then use What to Fix, Update or Stage Before Selling to get ready.
Your Plan
- Talk with us. A free 15-minute call.
- Get your local numbers. Every county moves differently. We’ll show you yours.
- Move with confidence. We guide you every step.
The right move doesn’t come from guessing at headlines. It comes from knowing your county’s numbers and having a plan.
Ready? Call or message the Fairey Team today, or request your free home valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Augusta-area housing market slowing down?
Yes. October 2026 sales across the seven-county CSRA were down 18.3% from October 2025 (491 vs. 601), while active listings were up 12.4% (2,784 vs. 2,477).
Is it a good time to buy a house in Augusta, GA?
For ready buyers, conditions are the friendliest in three years: more choices and more negotiating room. CSRA active listings were up 50.1% from October 2023.
Are home prices falling in the CSRA?
Not broadly. County medians are mixed. Columbia's rose 6.1% year over year to $334,000, and Richmond's rose to $219,900 from $210,500.
How many homes are for sale in the CSRA?
There were 2,784 active residential listings across Columbia, Richmond, Aiken, Burke, McDuffie, Lincoln and Edgefield counties at the end of October 2026.
Which CSRA county is the most affordable?
In October 2026, Burke ($188,750) and Richmond ($219,900) had the lowest median sold prices. Small counties have few sales, so medians can swing month to month.
What is the median home price in Evans and Columbia County, GA?
Columbia County's median sold price was $334,000 in October 2026, the highest of the CSRA counties that had sales that month.
Should I wait until spring to sell my house in the Augusta area?
Spring usually brings more buyers, and more competing listings. A well-priced home can sell now with less competition from other sellers.
Source: Hive MLS (Flexmls Market Summary), Residential, pulled Nov 2, 2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Caleb Fairey | Fairey Team | eXp Realty | Evans, GA
