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SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Beaufort County
Balanced Market
June 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC real estate market (29920) currently shows 232 active listings, with 54 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 31 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 81 days on market compared to 93 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 9.4% year-over-year, from $759,750 to $688,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 10,482  ·  Density: 41.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $69,025

Typical home value: $288,751  ·  Homeownership: 88.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
232
⇧ 15.4% vs 201 last year
Pending
54
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$688,500
⇩ 9.4% vs $759,750 last year
Average Price
$804,213
⇩ 17.2% vs $971,194 last year
Days on Market
81
⇩ 12.9% vs 93 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$408
⇩ 1.9% vs $416/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,845 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 232 this year vs 201 last year
  • Days on market: 81 now vs 93 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $688,500 (-9.4% YoY)
  • Average: $804,213 (-17.2% 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 34.9 miles — 2,308 listings ($2,444,389,413 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29920Saint Helena Island, SC 299200.0 mi180$147,391,020$694,500$818,839
29902Beaufort, SC 299028.5 mi176$140,688,592$525,000$799,367
29935Port Royal, SC 299358.7 mi37$23,515,794$498,225$635,562
29940Seabrook, SC 2994014.9 mi18$28,450,026$862,125$1,580,557
29909Okatie, SC 2990917.9 mi405$338,295,285$571,075$835,297
29928Hilton Head Island, SC 2992818.7 mi621$697,591,656$522,000$1,123,336
29941Sheldon, SC 2994119.8 mi1$260,000$260,000$260,000
29915Daufuskie Island, SC 2991525.4 mi40$36,380,040$728,725$909,501
29912Coosawhatchie, SC 2991226.9 mi1$599,999$599,999$599,999
29449Hollywood, SC 2944928.1 mi65$54,172,105$699,950$833,417
29927Hardeeville, SC 2992730.4 mi168$89,638,416$495,975$533,562
31328Tybee Island, GA 3132831.6 mi118$121,469,318$776,250$1,029,401
29455Johns Island, SC 2945534.9 mi478$765,937,162$832,450$1,602,379

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920?

As of June 2026, there are 232 active listings in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC (zip code 29920), compared to 201 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920?

The median listing price in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920 is $688,500 as of June 2026, a 9.4% decrease from $759,750 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC?

Homes in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920 spend an average of 81 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 93 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of June 2026, SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 31 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 81 days on market compared to 93 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SAINT HELENA ISLAND, SC 29920 save an estimated $13,770 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $688,500. 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.