Charleston Real Estate Market Update: October 2026

Charleston Real Estate Market Update: October 2026

Short answer: Charleston County's market is steady. In September 2026, the median home sold for $610,000, about the same as a year earlier, while sales rose 4% and there were slightly fewer homes for sale. Buyers are paying about 97% of list price, so there's still some room to negotiate.

Every month I pull the latest numbers from our MLS so you can see what's really happening, without the headlines. Here's September 2026 compared with September 2025 for residential homes in Charleston County.

September 2026 vs. September 2025

The bigger picture (last 12 months)

• 7,773 homes sold in Charleston County from October 2025 through September 2026, up from 7,449 the year before (+4.3%).
• With 2,241 active listings and about 648 sales a month, there's roughly 3.5 months of supply. That's a fairly balanced market: not the frenzy of a few years ago, and not a buyer's market either.
• Monthly median prices have stayed in a tight range of $605,000 to $685,000 all year.

What it means for you

• Buyers: You have time to look, inspect and negotiate. Most homes are selling a bit under list price, and homes that sit longer often have room for a better deal.
• Sellers: Pricing matters more than ever. Homes priced right from day one still sell, but overpriced homes sit and end up taking cuts. Fall and winter bring fewer listings, which can mean less competition for yours.
• Homeowners just curious: Prices are holding steady, which is good news for your equity.

Every neighborhood moves a little differently. Want the numbers for your street or the area you're shopping? Call or text me at (843) 697-0693 and I'll send them over.

Source: Flexmls (CHS MLS) market statistics, residential property in Charleston County, Sept 2026 vs. Sept 2025 and the trailing 12 months, pulled Oct 15, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.