Is Charleston, SC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Charleston is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Charleston has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Charleston is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Charleston, SC

How much do homes in Charleston, SC cost?

Median Sold Price

$573,977

$321/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$49,236(+9.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charleston have sold for 9.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charleston was $573,977 in October 2024, up 9.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $321.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $275K$288.2K
+4.8%
2 $380K$387.8K
+2.1%
3 $468.7K$515K
+9.9%
4 $643.2K$693.5K
+7.8%
5+ $1.0M$1.1M
+13.8%

Summary: Charleston housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 13.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

James Island
+15.2%
Charleston Central
+15.0%
Charleston
+9.4%
West Ashley
+5.8%
Folly Beach
0.0%

Housing Supply in Charleston, SC

How many homes are available in Charleston, SC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,2431,432+15.2%

Summary: The Charleston real estate market had 1,432 homes for sale in October 2024, a 15.2% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 5460
+11.1%
2 199233
+17.1%
3 495574
+16.0%
4 342395
+15.5%
5+ 153170
+11.1%

Summary: The Charleston housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 17.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 16%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 15.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
213239+12.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

160 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

51 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Charleston, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 239 homes were sold or pending in Charleston in October 2024, up by 12.2% month-over-month. Of the 239 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 12% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Charleston, SC

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Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 18 Days Ago

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