Georgetown Housing Update: Prices Ease, Inventory Builds in Early 2026
Georgetown, SC – March 17, 2026 – Home prices are trending lower year over year as inventory builds and buyers gain negotiating room this spring.
Georgetown’s housing market is showing softer pricing and steadier activity heading into spring, with more options for buyers and longer marketing times than a year ago.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price in January: about $371K, down roughly 19% year over year.
- Typical home value: about $239K, down about 3% from a year ago.
- Inventory: 120+ homes listed at the end of January, with 20 new listings that month.
- Homes are taking around two to three months to sell on average.
Market snapshot
Redfin reports the median sale price in January 2026 at roughly $371,000, with homes averaging about 67 days on market. The market is described as not very competitive, with properties often selling below list price.
Zillow’s latest data through January shows a typical home value near $239,000, down 2.9% year over year. Active inventory stood at 126 homes, alongside 20 new listings for the month. Realtor.com recently characterized conditions as balanced late last year, with modest month-to-month shifts in pricing and days on market.
What’s for sale
Current listings range from smaller inland homes under $250,000 to higher-end properties and coastal-area residences priced well above $500,000. Realtor.com shows a median listing price in the mid-$300,000s, reflecting a mix of single-family homes, condos, townhomes, land and new construction opportunities.
With more listings available than during the tightest pandemic years, buyers may find more room for negotiation, particularly on homes that have been on the market for several weeks.
Looking ahead
The Georgetown County Planning Commission’s 2026 calendar shows regular hearings continuing through March, signaling ongoing review of development and land-use proposals as the area grows.
Are you seeing more price reductions or quicker sales in your neighborhood this spring?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/city/7355/SC/Georgetown/housing-market
https://www.zillow.com/home-values/52197/georgetown-sc/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Georgetown_SC/overview
https://www.gtcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/3652/2026-Planning-Commission-Calendar-PDF