Charleston County's real estate market kept climbing this July, with both home prices and buyer activity moving higher year-over-year. Here's a breakdown of what happened last month — and how it stacks up against the first seven months of 2026 — based on data from the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service (CHS Regional MLS).

Single-Family Homes: Prices Climb, Market Slows Slightly

Single-family detached homes remained the backbone of the county's market in July, with 557 closed sales — up 6.3% from July 2025.

• Median sales price: $732,500, up 2.4% year-over-year
• Average sales price: $1,074,174, up a notable 8.6%
• New listings: 676, down 3.2% from last July
• Days on market: 42, up from 37 — a 13.5% increase
• Inventory: 1,546 homes for sale, down 1.0%

The gap between the median and average sales price growth suggests high-end sales are pulling the average up faster than the typical home is appreciating. Homes are also taking a bit longer to sell than they did a year ago, and with new listings down and inventory essentially flat, buyers have slightly fewer new options to choose from each month.

Year-to-date, the trend holds steady: median price is up 3.6% and average price is up 8.8% through July, with closed sales up 6.3% compared to the same period in 2025.

Townhouses & Condos: Listings and Sales Surge

The attached-home market saw even bigger swings in activity. New listings jumped 22.6% year-over-year to 239, and closed sales rose 17.3% to 176 — a sign that both sellers and buyers were more active in this segment.

• Median sales price: $425,500, up 1.3%
• Average sales price: $513,392, up 2.9%
• Days on market: 49, up 6.5%
• Inventory: 595 units for sale, up 3.7%

Price growth in the condo and townhouse segment was much more modest than for single-family homes, even as sales volume surged — suggesting this segment is seeing more transactions without the same price pressure.

Year-to-date figures tell a similar story: new listings are up 12.5%, closed sales are up 12.8%, and the median price is up a modest 2.1% through July.

Data source: Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®, current as of August 7, 2026. Figures reflect percent changes calculated from rounded totals and may look extreme in categories with smaller sample sizes.

Market Activity at a Glance

Looking at closed sales, new listings, and days on market side-by-side highlights just how differently the two segments are behaving this year. The condo/townhouse market saw much sharper growth in both listings and sales, while the single-family market saw more modest gains paired with a longer time on market.

The Bigger Picture

Looking at the rolling 12-month median sales price trend, Charleston County continues to outpace the broader MLS region for single-family homes, with prices that have more than doubled since 2016. Townhouse and condo prices have followed a similar upward trajectory, though the gap between Charleston County and the wider market has narrowed somewhat in the past year.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

• Sellers of single-family homes are still seeing strong price appreciation, but should expect homes to take a few days longer to sell than last year, and price competitively given essentially flat inventory growth.
• Buyers in the condo/townhouse market have more inventory and more choices than a year ago, with price growth that's cooled compared to single-family homes.
• Overall, Charleston County remains a seller's market for well-priced single-family homes, while the attached-home segment is showing early signs of rebalancing toward buyers.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Charleston County?

Whether you're weighing when to list your single-family home or trying to time your entry into the condo market, local numbers only tell part of the story — the right strategy depends on your neighborhood, timeline, and goals.

Contact me today for a free, no-obligation consultation and a personalized market analysis for your property or target area.

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