Real Estate Investing in Hollywood, South Carolina (29449)

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Charleston County • Population: 7,761 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 29449 (Hollywood, SC)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 37.7 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $528,951
Avg Monthly Rent $1,170
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,010
% Renters 11.3%

Market Analysis: 29449 Hollywood

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Hollywood's 29449 ZIP stands at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $529K pricing implies.

Turning to rents, the numbers look inviting — $529K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 29449 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Nearby ZIPs in Hollywood have seen price recovery that 29449 has not matched. Charleston County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Who lives in 29449 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

seems to the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Hollywood:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 61/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 7.4× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,170/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Charleston-North Charleston, SC Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
84 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro data
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Property Strategy for 29449

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
2.7% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+10.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$154,388/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $341,492 $1,300 2.7% +8.7% $170,746
3BR $463,165 $1,620 2.5% +8.9% $154,388
4BR $733,473 $1,960 1.9% +10.1% $183,368
5BR $991,522 +10.7% $198,304

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$560K$483K$405K$328K$251K$174KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 29449 Compare?

Metric 29449 Hollywood Charleston-North Charleston, SC South Carolina
Home Value $528,951 $528,951 N/A $299,690
5-Year CAGR 6.2% 6.2% N/A 7.3%
Avg Rent $1,170 $1,170 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.7% 1.7% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.2%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $528,951
Monthly Rent $1,170
Price-to-Rent 37.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.7%
Cap Rate 1.7%
5-Year IRR 7.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
23.1%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.2%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 29449

Population: 7,761

💰 Median Household Income
$71,010
This area
$71,010
State
$58,636
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
11.3%
This area
11.3%
State
26.9%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.1%
This area
2.1%
State
-1.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
33.0%
This area
33.0%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.7 years
This area
47.7 years
State
22.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
23.1%
This area
23.1%
State
17.5%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 56.6%
Black/African American 40.0%
Other/Mixed 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
👶 Under 18
20.7%
This area
20.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
23.4%
This area
23.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.6%
This area
8.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 29449

A+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
13.0:1 Avg Class Size
$21,523 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Baptist Hill High

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
508 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
💰
$20,688 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Haut Gap Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
433 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$20,688 Per Student
A Very Good

Lowcountry Leadership Charter School

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
537 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,946 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Bridges Preparatory School

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
1,355 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$25,770 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does house hacking look like in Hollywood, SC?

House hacking in Hollywood, SC is reasonable to execute. Prices around $529K and rents of $1,170/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is Hollywood, SC a good place for real estate investing?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Hollywood, SC ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $529K and rents of $1,170/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are tenants stable in Hollywood, SC?

The tenant pool in Hollywood, SC is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,170/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Are landlord laws favorable in Hollywood, SC?

For rental operators, Hollywood, SC rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What do landlords charge for rent in Hollywood, SC?

Investors in Hollywood, SC typically see rents near $1,170/mo per month against $529K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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