North Charleston housing market update: more listings, slower pace
North Charleston, SC – March 2, 2026 – Prices eased year over year as inventory stays elevated; days on market remain longer for many homes.
North Charleston, SC – March 2, 2026 – North Charleston housing data is showing more selection for buyers, with pricing signals mixed between closed sales and current list prices. Inventory appears elevated across major portals, and time on market is longer for many homes compared with last year’s pace.
Top takeaways
- Recent closed-sale median: about $330K (down year over year).
- Time to sell: roughly 84 days for many homes, with time-on-market described as longer than last year.
- Active supply: roughly 520–680 homes listed across major portals.
- Rents: holding near $1.7K/month on average, up modestly year over year.
Market snapshot
Redfin’s January 2026 closed sales show a $330K median sale price (about 7% lower than a year earlier) alongside 91 homes sold. Even with transactions still happening, the market is taking longer to clear than it did a year ago, which can change how both sides approach pricing and concessions.
At the same time, shoppers are seeing a wider range of options: active listings are estimated at roughly 520–680 homes across major portals. More selection can reduce urgency on comparable homes, especially if similar properties remain available for longer stretches.
Rentals
Zillow’s rent index places average asking rent around $1,700 as of late January 2026, with year-over-year growth a little above 4%. That points to steady rental demand even as the for-sale side shows signs of slower turnover.
What to do next
Buyers: consider negotiating more actively on homes that have sat longer, particularly where price reductions or extended days on market suggest softer demand for that specific listing.
Sellers: sharper pricing and stronger prep may matter more when selection is elevated and buyers have time to compare. Watch weekly feedback from showings and any shifts in price cuts or multiple-offer situations to gauge whether your segment is moving faster or slower than the broader trend.