Johns Island Housing Update: Prices Ease While Luxury and New Builds Hold Firm
Johns Island, SC – March 7, 2026 – Home prices dipped year over year in January, but luxury sales and new construction remain active across the island.
Johns Island’s housing market is showing a split pattern to start 2026, with overall prices easing while luxury properties and new construction remain active.
Top takeaways
- Median sale price was $655K in January, down 7.3% year over year.
- Homes averaged 79 days on market, faster than last year.
- Luxury sales above $2M rose 18% year over year.
Market snapshot
According to Redfin, the median sale price in January 2026 was $655,000, a 7.3% decline from a year earlier. At the same time, the median price per square foot rose to $323, up 12.3% year over year. A total of 165 homes sold in January, nearly flat from last year, while average days on market fell to 79 from 91.
In the upper tier, a February market update from a local luxury brokerage reported that sales over $2 million increased 18% year over year, with average luxury prices up 11%. Limited inventory and zoning constraints continue to shape supply, particularly for waterfront and gated-community properties.
New construction and active listings
Builders remain active across the island. Recent listings show new-construction homes priced from the high $700Ks, including four-bedroom properties exceeding 3,000 square feet with spring 2026 completion timelines. Existing homes remain available across a broad range, with smaller cottages and renovated bungalows in the mid-$300Ks to $400Ks.
Regional rental and resale reports indicate homes are moving slightly faster than last year, suggesting steady buyer interest even as pricing adjusts.
What it means for buyers and sellers
Buyers may find more negotiating room compared with early 2024 peaks, especially outside the luxury segment. Sellers in prime locations or with newer construction are still seeing competitive activity, particularly above the $2M mark.
Are you seeing more price reductions, multiple offers, or steady traffic at open houses lately?
Sources
https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/766525/SC/Charleston/Johns-Island/housing-market
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/johns-island-sc-luxury-real-estate-market-demonstrates-strength-into-2026-302686655.html
https://www.homes.com/johns-island-sc/29455/newest/
https://www.realtor.com/local/market/south-carolina/charleston-county/johns-island