Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends in the contiguous counties to Mecklenburg County, which includes York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield, South Carolina. Data included in this report is for single-family, condo, and townhome property types only, for the geographies mentioned above.
New listings reached 987 homes, marking an 18.3 percent year-over-year increase, reflecting heightened seller activity consistent with seasonal trends. This growth continued month-over-month as well, with a 12.5 percent increase, emphasizing seller optimism and the region’s attractiveness to buyers looking beyond Charlotte’s metropolitan core. New builds accounted for 19 percent of properties added to the market this month. All four counties experienced growth in listings this month.
Inventory experienced significant expansion, surging 49.6 percent year-over-year to 1,711 homes available compared to 1,144 homes in May 2024. Month-over-month, inventory grew 6.6 percent, representing increased seller engagement and confidence entering the summer market. New construction continues to play a key role in boosting inventory, comprising 21 percent of available listings. The months supply of homes rose substantially, increasing 39.1 percent to 3.2 months, up from 2.3 months a year ago. Notably, this is the highest months supply for the micro-region since 2016.
Buyer demand remained solid, with closed sales rising 6.1 percent year-over-year and up 19.5 percent from April 2025, totaling 662 homes sold. Pending sales experienced continued growth, up 17.6 percent year-over-year to 709 contracts. The spring market from March-May experienced numbers comparable to the boom during the pandemic years. All four counties experienced growth in pending sales, and closed sales increased across the micro-region, except for Lancaster County, which reported a slight decline
Colleen Coesens, Canopy MLS Board member representing South Carolina and Realtor®/broker with EXP Realty in Rock Hill, remarked, “The sustained rise in pending sales clearly illustrates strong buyer interest across our region. Sellers who price strategically, aligning closely with market conditions, continue to attract strong offers. Leaning on a Realtor’s® localized expertise can make a critical difference in successfully navigating this active yet nuanced market.”
Buyer activity, measured by showings per listing, highlighted continued engagement across the region. York County led with 4.7 showings per listing, followed by Lancaster County at 3.9 showings per listing. Chester and Chesterfield counties experienced lower traffic, averaging 2.2 and 2.0 showings per listing, respectively.
Coesens added, “As the market edges toward a more balanced state—with homes spending longer on the market and inventory steadily increasing—sellers can no longer depend solely on buyer urgency. Accurate pricing, meticulous staging, and targeted incentives now play pivotal roles in attracting attention. Meanwhile, buyers are gaining leverage: with mortgage rates stabilizing and competition easing, those armed with financing readiness and flexibility can negotiate effectively.”
Median sales prices increased across the micro-region, reaching $420,000, an 11.0 percent growth year-over-year, driven by strong buyer demand and limited affordability in areas of high demand. This was a slight 1.2 percent increase over April 2025. The average sales price also climbed, up 8.3 percent year-over-year to $484,882 and was nearly flat when compared to April. Homes spent more time on the market, averaging 47 days—an increase of 34.3 percent compared to May last year. Despite longer market times, sellers continued to secure favorable terms, averaging 98.6 percent of the original listing price.
A closer look at the four South Carolina counties
York County experienced solid growth with closed sales up 5.7 percent year-over-year, totaling 444 homes sold. Pending sales rose notably by 18.4 percent to 470, and new listings increased by 12.1 percent, reaching 630 homes. Inventory significantly expanded to 1,065 homes, reflecting a 45.3 percent rise from last year, and raised the months’ supply of inventory to 3.0. The median sales price grew by 13.0 percent to $435,000, while the average sales price increased by 11.0 percent, reaching $510,948. Properties remained longer on the market at an average of 44 days, a 25.7 percent year-over-year increase. Buyer activity was strong, with an average of 4.7 showings per listing.
Lancaster County saw a decline in closed sales, dropping 13.6 percent year-over-year with 146 homes sold. However, pending sales rose modestly by 8.4 percent to 180, and new listings jumped 18.7 percent, totaling 248 homes. Inventory surged dramatically by 73.1 percent, bringing the number of homes available to 464 and increasing the months’ supply to 3.4. The median sales price rose significantly by 15.6 percent to $475,000, and the average sales price climbed 11.9 percent to $509,073. Homes averaged 54 days on market, up notably by 68.8 percent from last year. Buyer interest held steady at 3.9 showings per listing.
Chesterfield County recorded an increase in closed sales, jumping 340.0 percent to 22 homes. Pending sales rose 63.6 percent, reaching 18, and new listings significantly increased by 150.0 percent to 35 homes. Inventory expanded by 52.5 percent to 61 homes while months’ supply slightly decreased to 4.8. Median sales prices increased notably by 21.3 percent to $245,000, while the average sales price grew 17.1 percent to $241,982. Properties sold considerably faster, averaging just 44 days on the market, down by 50.0 percent year-over-year. Buyer activity was moderate, averaging 2.0 showings per listing.
Chester County experienced strong sales growth with closed sales rising 44.8 percent year-over-year, totaling 42 homes sold. Pending sales notably increased by 78.6 percent to 50 contracts, while new listings surged 54.2 percent to 74 homes. Inventory levels rose by 8.5 percent to 115 homes while months’ supply slightly decreased to 3.5. Median sales prices saw a slight decline of 2.0 percent, settling at $289,000, although average sales prices showed minimal growth, up 0.2 percent to $264,742. Homes averaged 39 days on market, up 11.4 percent compared to last year. Buyer interest was modest at 2.2 showings per listing.
Canopy Realtor® Association provides monthly reports on residential real estate market activity for the Charlotte region based on data from Canopy MLS. This report is based on the four South Carolina counties that are also included in the Charlotte region (Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, and York Counties). For more details, visit the monthly report this release is based on, and search for “Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors®”.
See also Charlotte region reports and individual county reports for York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield. For more residential housing market statistics, visit www.CarolinaHome.com and click on “Market Data.” For an interview with Canopy MLS South Carolina representative, Colleen Coesens, Realtor®/Broker-in-charge with EXP Realty, Rock Hill, please contact Kim Walker.
Canopy Realtor® Association owns and operates Canopy MLS, the region’s primary source for accurate and timely property data in a multicounty service area including the Charlotte MSA, Asheville MSA, and Hickory-Lenoir MSA spanning across North Carolina and South Carolina to outside the Carolinas. Canopy MLS provides the latest technology, tools, and analytics that real estate licensees utilize to support consumers with their residential real estate transactions.
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