Is North Charleston, SC 29420 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The North Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in North Charleston, SC 29420 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 65 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $364,842. Overall, North Charleston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Dorchester County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, North Charleston ranks #106 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Reevesville 29471 (0% sold over asking) or Harleyville 29448 (0% sold over asking), while Dorchester 29437 (50% sold over asking) and Ridgeville 29472 (20% sold over asking) are even more competitive.