Is Charleston, SC 29403 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Charleston, SC 29403 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 103 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (74 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $964,583. Overall, Charleston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Charleston County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 81%. On our competition score, Charleston ranks #121 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wadmalaw Island 29487 (0% sold over asking) or Sullivans Island 29482 (0% sold over asking), while Charleston 29407 (17% sold over asking) and Awendaw 29429 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.