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South Charleston, OH Housing Market
The typical home in South Charleston, OH is worth $276,545, rose 6.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $247,500, -3.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 122 days, South Charleston is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $276,545 home is about $1,476/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for South Charleston, OH
Typical home value
$276,545
+6.6% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$247,500
-3.9% year over year
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
122
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
3
3.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$50,952
Home costs 5.4x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is South Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?
South Charleston, OH is a balanced market, based on 3.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 122 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the South Charleston housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for South Charleston, OH. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $247,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -3.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $146/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 122 days |
| Active inventory | 3 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 33.3% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for South Charleston is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in South Charleston is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have South Charleston home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in South Charleston, OH rose 86.2%, from $132,900 to $247,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 6.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 33.3% of South Charleston listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in South Charleston?
Priced off the typical home value of $276,545 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $55,309 | $221,236 | $1,476/mo |
| 5% | $13,827 | $262,718 | $1,753/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,476, that implies roughly $63,272 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in South Charleston earns $50,952, about $12,320 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.4x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
Run it with your own numbers: affordability calculator · mortgage calculator
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Charleston?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for South Charleston, OH, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in South Charleston?
Active listings in South Charleston, OH went from 5 in March 2025 to 3 in April 2026, a -40.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 6 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 4 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 8 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 5 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 3 | not published |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does South Charleston compare to Ohio and the U.S.?
South Charleston homes sell for $247,500 — 12% below the Ohio median of $282,600. Against the national median of $410,700, South Charleston runs 40% lower. Year-over-year, South Charleston moved -3.9% against Ohio's +5.4% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charleston, OH | $247,500 | -3.9% | 122 days |
| Ohio statewide | $282,600 | +5.4% | 36 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in South Charleston
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 33.3%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $277 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $276,545 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median South Charleston listing goes under contract in 122 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.0% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Your equity moved +6.6% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside South Charleston varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in South Charleston
There are currently 3 homes listed for sale in South Charleston, Ohio.
Active listings
3
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
122
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in South Charleston by property type?
How the South Charleston, OH market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $247,500 | $146/sq ft | 1 | 122 days |
Who lives in South Charleston?
American Community Survey estimates for South Charleston. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,655
Households
808
Median income
$50,952/yr
Median age
42 years
Owner-occupied
52.7%
Median home value
$131,500
Median gross rent
$700/mo
Mean commute
21.7 min
52.7% of occupied homes in South Charleston are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $131,500 against Zillow's $276,545 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve South Charleston?
3 schools tracked · 688 students
The largest public schools serving South Charleston, OH by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Miami View Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 424 students
Southeastern Sr. High School
Grades 9-12 · 180 students
Southeastern Jr. High School
Grades 7-8 · 84 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near South Charleston, OH?
Ordered by distance from South Charleston, not by size. Compare South Charleston side by side with any of them.
South Charleston housing market FAQ
Is South Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?
South Charleston, OH is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 122 days, and sellers getting 100.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in South Charleston?
The typical home in South Charleston, OH is worth $276,545 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $247,500, about $146 per square foot.
Is South Charleston cheaper than the rest of Ohio?
South Charleston's median sale price of $247,500 is 12% lower than the Ohio statewide median of $282,600, and 40% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in South Charleston?
Homes in South Charleston, OH spent a median of 122 days on market before going under contract, versus 36 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in South Charleston?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $276,545 home is about $1,476 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $63,272 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $50,952.
Are home prices rising in South Charleston?
The typical home value in South Charleston, OH rose 6.6% over the last 12 months, from $259,360 to $276,545 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in South Charleston?
South Charleston ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in South Charleston?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: South Charleston, OH is a balanced market with 3.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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