Posted By Alan Donald @ Oct 31st 2025 1:14pm In: Real Estate

Here are some key current market trends for single-family detached homes (SFD) in the Charleston, SC Metro Area, which reveal a continued return to a more typical market.


2025 Q3 Sales by Price

3,370 SFD homes sold in Q3 in the Charleston MLS, 5.9% higher than the number sold in 2024 Q3.

???? Our market is still moving!

Days on Market 2025 Q3

The median number of Days on Market (DOM) for listings was 33 days, 32% longer than in 2024 Q3. 

???? Homes are taking longer to sell, although still selling reasonably fast. 

Price Reduction Effect DOM

Listings with no price reductions attracted a contract in a median duration of 7 days.  Those that needed price reductions took 76 days.

????  Homes that needed a price reduction to attract an offer stayed on the market more than 10 times longer!

The Summary 2025 Q3

Out of 100 homes listed, only 73 sold. Of those that sold, 36 required a price reduction, took 10 times longer to sell and achieved a 7% lower sales price. 

???? 63% of all listings were initially overpriced and had to "chase the market". 

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