Real Estate Investing in Pinewood, South Carolina

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,081 • Sumter County

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Should you buy in Pinewood, SC? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -4.6% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 9.6% in the last year.
  • Higher unemployment: 12.1% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $115,777
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Pinewood Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of South Carolina: Pinewood has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Pinewood is in that category.

Rent trends and price trends in Pinewood are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in South Carolina.

Population dynamics in Pinewood haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Sumter, SC

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Avg Home Value
$115,777
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (SC)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sumter, SC metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sumter, SC metro
0
Days to pending
7.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Pinewood, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinewood, SC

Is Pinewood in SC worth investing in?

Pinewood, SC rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $116K and rents near $873/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the median home value in Pinewood, SC?

Pinewood, SC median home values land near $116K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $873/mo-per-month rentals.

How much rent can I charge in Pinewood, SC?

Rental rates in Pinewood, SC average $873/mo. Tenant demand and $116K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Pinewood, SC?

Vacancy risk in Pinewood, SC is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

What strategy should investors use in Pinewood, SC?

Most investors in Pinewood, SC run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

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