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 April 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

$549,864

$311/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$55,334(+11.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charleston have sold for 11.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charleston was $549,864 in April 2024, up 11.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $311.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $275K$280K
+1.8%
2 $344.9K$389.6K
+12.9%
3 $453.2K$495.3K
+9.3%
4 $614.1K$657.4K
+7.0%
5+ $964.6K$1.2M
+24.4%

Summary: Charleston housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 24.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Charleston Central
+11.6%
Charleston
+11.2%
West Ashley
+7.9%
James Island
+7.2%
Folly Beach
+7.1%

Housing Supply in Charleston, SC

How many homes are available in Charleston, SC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1,2281,368+11.4%

Summary: The Charleston real estate market had 1,368 homes for sale in April 2024, a 11.4% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 5655
-1.8%
2 228248
+8.8%
3 496543
+9.5%
4 302340
+12.6%
5+ 146182
+24.7%

Summary: The Charleston housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 12.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 24.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
281304+8.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

167 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

80 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

57 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. 54.9% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 304 homes were sold or pending in Charleston in April 2024, up by 8.2% month-over-month. Of the 304 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 26% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Charleston, SC

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