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 June 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

$557,400

$316/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since June 2023

+$57,177(+11.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charleston have sold for 11.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charleston was $557,400 in June 2024, up 11.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $316.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJun 2023Jun 2024CHANGE
1 $265K$285K
+7.5%
2 $349.1K$397.9K
+14.0%
3 $460.5K$499.6K
+8.5%
4 $632.1K$674.9K
+6.8%
5+ $928.7K$1.1M
+22.4%

Summary: Charleston housing prices by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 22.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Charleston
+11.4%
James Island
+11.3%
Charleston Central
+11.2%
West Ashley
+10.5%
Folly Beach
-4.8%

Housing Supply in Charleston, SC

How many homes are available in Charleston, SC?

Number of Homes For Sale

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1,3781,412+2.5%

Summary: The Charleston real estate market had 1,412 homes for sale in June 2024, a 2.5% increase compared to May 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
1 5259
+13.5%
2 252241
-4.4%
3 533540
+1.3%
4 360379
+5.3%
5+ 181193
+6.6%

Summary: The Charleston housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 13.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

May 2024Jun 2024CHANGE
299294-1.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

163 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

74 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. 55.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 294 homes were sold or pending in Charleston in June 2024, down by 1.7% month-over-month. Of the 294 sold homes, 55% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 19% 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 26 Days Ago

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