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CHARLESTON, SC 29492

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Charleston County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
168
⇧ 43.6% vs 117 last year
Pending
55
33% pending ratio
Median Price
$877,450
⇩ 16% vs $1,045,000 last year
Average Price
$1,400,849
⇧ 2.4% vs $1,368,472 last year
Days on Market
63
⇩ 14.9% vs 74 days last year

Market Context

Population: 19,266  ·  Density: 140.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $104,289

Typical home value: $655,672  ·  Homeownership: 61.0%

Market Analysis

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

The CHARLESTON, SC real estate market (29492) currently shows 168 active listings, with 55 pending sales. Homes are averaging 63 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 51 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 16% year-over-year, from $1,045,000 to $877,450.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 168 this year vs 117 last year
  • Days on market: 63 now vs 74 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $877,450 (-16% YoY)
  • Average: $1,400,849 (+2.4% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 20.3 miles — 1,999 listings ($1,956,481,239 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29492Charleston, SC 294920.0 mi168$235,342,632$877,450$1,400,849
29464Mount Pleasant, SC 294646.7 mi237$395,158,395$1,250,000$1,667,335
29410Hanahan, SC 294107.5 mi66$32,760,750$474,000$496,375
29403Charleston, SC 294038.7 mi110$124,549,260$899,000$1,132,266
29451Isle Of Palms, SC 2945110.1 mi100$270,147,000$2,247,500$2,701,470
29482Sullivans Island, SC 2948210.5 mi30$186,345,990$4,995,000$6,211,533
29418North Charleston, SC 2941811.0 mi82$30,566,648$329,900$372,764
29420North Charleston, SC 2942012.9 mi83$35,195,984$365,000$424,048
29414Charleston, SC 2941414.2 mi206$99,482,344$446,500$482,924
29412Charleston, SC 2941214.9 mi214$175,351,172$675,000$819,398
29439Folly Beach, SC 2943917.5 mi58$77,349,264$1,099,550$1,333,608
29461Moncks Corner, SC 2946119.1 mi215$91,561,190$380,000$425,866
29486Summerville, SC 2948620.3 mi430$202,670,610$435,000$471,327

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHARLESTON, SC 29492?

As of January 2026, there are 168 active listings in CHARLESTON, SC (zip code 29492), compared to 117 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHARLESTON, SC 29492?

The median listing price in CHARLESTON, SC 29492 is $877,450 as of January 2026, a 16% decrease from $1,045,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in CHARLESTON, SC 29492 spend an average of 63 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 74 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHARLESTON, SC 29492?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, CHARLESTON, SC 29492 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 51 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHARLESTON, SC 29492 save an estimated $17,549 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $877,450. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.