Charleston, SC Housing Market & Real Estate

Buyer's market-5.0% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Charleston, SC is $599,750, down 5.0% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 89 days with 1,077 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.

$599,750median sale price

Is Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?

Buyer's market5.3 months of supply89 avg. days on market

Charleston, SC is currently a buyer's market, based on 5.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 89 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

202

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

89

Average pace

Active listings

1,077

5.3 months supply

Sale-to-list

97.5%

Below asking

Charleston, SC market data

Current housing market statistics for Charleston, SC
MetricValue
Median sale price$599,750
Median list price$714,950
Year-over-year price change-5.0%
Average days on market89 days
Active inventory1,077 listings
Months of supply5.3 months
Sale-to-list price ratio97.5%
Market conditionBuyer's market

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Charleston housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $599,750. Prices have fallen 5.0% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 89 days on market, indicating 5.3 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Charleston

There are currently 1,077 homes listed for sale in Charleston, South Carolina. The median listing price is $715K. Featured listings range from $245,000 to $3,595,000.

1 bedroom condo for sale at 700 Daniel Ellis Dr Apt 5303 Charleston - $245,000
$245,000

700 Daniel Ellis Dr Apt 5303

Charleston, SC

1 bd1 ba691 sqft
Condo
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3 bedroom house for sale at 8120 Ronda Dr Charleston - $365,000
$365,000

8120 Ronda Dr

Charleston, SC

3 bd3 ba1,902 sqft
House6,098 sqft lot
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 1984 Folly Rd Apt B310 Charleston - $419,000
$419,000

1984 Folly Rd Apt B310

Charleston, SC

2 bd2 ba1,133 sqft
Condo
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1727 Brittlebush Ln Charleston - $447,000
$447,000

1727 Brittlebush Ln

Charleston, SC

3 bd3 ba1,750 sqft
Townhouse2,614 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 742 Olney Rd Charleston - $459,000
$459,000

742 Olney Rd

Charleston, SC

3 bd2 ba1,110 sqft
House12,632 sqft lot
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4 bedroom townhouse for sale at 2330 Watchtower Ln Charleston - $514,000
$514,000

2330 Watchtower Ln

Charleston, SC

4 bd4 ba2,101 sqft
Townhouse3,485 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 345 Laurens View Ln Charleston - $555,990
$555,990

345 Laurens View Ln

Charleston, SC

3 bd4 ba1,906 sqft
Townhouse
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4 bedroom house for sale at 1810 Hockley Blvd Charleston - $565,000
$565,000

1810 Hockley Blvd

Charleston, SC

4 bd4 ba2,280 sqft
House8,276 sqft lot
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2 bedroom house for sale at 1 Sutherland Ct Charleston - $735,000
$735,000

1 Sutherland Ct

Charleston, SC

2 bd2 ba815 sqft
House1,742 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 812 Harbor Place Dr Charleston - $749,900
$749,900

812 Harbor Place Dr

Charleston, SC

3 bd3 ba1,488 sqft
House6,534 sqft lot
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2 bedroom condo for sale at 220 3rd Ave Unit 3A Charleston - $989,000
$989,000

220 3rd Ave Unit 3A

Charleston, SC

2 bd3 ba1,464 sqft
Condo
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5 bedroom house for sale at 536 Lesesne St Charleston - $3,595,000
$3,595,000

536 Lesesne St

Charleston, SC

5 bd5 ba3,381 sqft
House10,890 sqft lot
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Active listings

1,077

Homes on market

Median list price

$715K

Avg. days on market

89

Days until sale

New this week

360

Newly listed

Price drops:19.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:97.5%

Top public schools in Charleston

32 schools tracked · 19,067 students

The largest public schools serving Charleston, SC 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.

West Ashley High

Grades 9-12 · 2,043 students

Public

James Island Charter High

Grades 9-12 · 1,597 students

Charter

C. E. Williams Middle School for Creative and Scientific Art

Grades 6-8 · 1,241 students

Public

Orange Grove Charter School

Grades PK-8 · 1,169 students

Charter

Daniel Island School

Grades K-8 · 1,146 students

Public

Camp Road Middle

Grades 6-8 · 857 students

Public

Stiles Point Elementary

Grades PK-5 · 813 students

Public

Philip Simmons High

Grades 9-12 · 809 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Charleston?

The median home sale price in Charleston is $599,750, down 5.0% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Charleston?

Homes typically spend 89 days on market before going under contract.

Is Charleston a buyer's or seller's market?

With 5.3 months of supply, Charleston is currently a buyer's market.

How many homes are for sale in Charleston?

There are currently 1077 homes listed for sale in Charleston, SC.

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