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CHARLESTON, SC 29401

Real Estate Market Report
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CHARLESTON, SC real estate market (29401) currently shows 119 active listings, with 37 pending sales. Homes are averaging 63 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 79 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 29.6% year-over-year, from $1,867,500 to $2,420,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,895  ·  Density: 2,238.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $80,886

Typical home value: $1,177,100  ·  Homeownership: 56.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
119
⇩ 7.8% vs 129 last year
Pending
37
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$2,420,000
⇧ 29.6% vs $1,867,500 last year
Average Price
$3,498,437
⇧ 32.1% vs $2,648,215 last year
Days on Market
63
⇩ 20.3% vs 79 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$1,089
⇧ 14.5% vs $951/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,337 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 119 this year vs 129 last year
  • Days on market: 63 now vs 79 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $2,420,000 (+29.6% YoY)
  • Average: $3,498,437 (+32.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.3 miles — 1,462 listings ($2,359,208,823 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29401Charleston, SC 294010.0 mi114$353,028,474$2,242,500$3,096,741
29407Charleston, SC 294073.9 mi147$97,107,171$562,500$660,593
29464Mount Pleasant, SC 294645.5 mi274$499,207,176$1,443,750$1,821,924
29482Sullivans Island, SC 294825.8 mi32$199,568,672$4,933,750$6,236,521
29492Charleston, SC 2949210.1 mi218$353,140,380$1,025,126$1,619,910
29466Mount Pleasant, SC 2946610.8 mi268$313,065,004$864,975$1,168,153
29451Isle Of Palms, SC 2945110.9 mi107$303,780,383$2,248,125$2,839,069
29410Hanahan, SC 2941011.4 mi63$30,593,682$464,475$485,614
29420North Charleston, SC 2942014.2 mi84$35,622,468$359,250$424,077
29487Wadmalaw Island, SC 2948716.8 mi16$48,194,800$1,842,475$3,012,175
29470Ravenel, SC 2947017.8 mi85$64,062,375$498,675$753,675
29429Awendaw, SC 2942920.6 mi30$43,404,870$935,995$1,446,829
29450Huger, SC 2945023.3 mi24$18,433,368$709,800$768,057

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHARLESTON, SC 29401?

As of September 2026, there are 119 active listings in CHARLESTON, SC (zip code 29401), compared to 129 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHARLESTON, SC 29401?

The median listing price in CHARLESTON, SC 29401 is $2,420,000 as of September 2026, a 29.6% increase from $1,867,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CHARLESTON, SC?

Homes in CHARLESTON, SC 29401 spend an average of 63 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 79 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHARLESTON, SC 29401?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHARLESTON, SC 29401 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 79 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CHARLESTON, SC?

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