Is Charleston, SC 29412 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Charleston, SC 29412 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 61 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 235 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (64 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $617,233. Overall, Charleston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Charleston County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Charleston ranks #50 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 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.