The Lowcountry 7-Day Real Estate Report: October 2–9, 2026
Lowcountry real estate activity settled back down this week following the previous report’s month-end closing rush. New listings, closings and contracts all decreased, but buyers still placed 280 homes under contract while sellers made 668 price changes.
This report covers residential properties for sale in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton counties. Rentals are not included.
This Week’s Takeaway
The market cooled after last week’s month-end surge, but it certainly did not stop. Nearly 300 homes went under contract, while the large number of price changes shows that sellers are responding to competition and buyer expectations.
This Week’s Lowcountry Real Estate Numbers
🟥 ↓ 468 new listings — down 117 from last Friday’s report
🟥 ↓ 194 homes closed — down 146
🟥 ↓ 280 homes went under contract — down 26
🟩 ↑ 668 price changes — up 35
🟩 ↑ $877,267 average sold price — up $161,074
🟩 ↑ 57 average days on market — up 8 days
The arrows show whether each figure increased or decreased from last Friday’s published report. They are directional indicators, not automatic judgments about whether a change is good or bad.
Activity Cooled After the Month-End Rush
A total of 194 homes closed during this reporting period, down from 340 in last week’s report. That is a substantial change, but it needs context. Last week included the end of September, when lenders, attorneys, buyers and sellers were pushing to complete transactions before the calendar turned to a new month.
This week’s closings were distributed across the four counties, with Charleston County recording 110, Berkeley County 48, Dorchester County 34 and Colleton County two.
The decrease does not mean buyers suddenly left the market. A closing reflects a contract that was negotiated weeks earlier, and the timing of individual closings can create noticeable swings in a seven-day report.
Buyers Still Put 280 Homes Under Contract
While contracts declined by 26 from the previous report, 280 homes still went under contract across the four-county market. Charleston County led with 130 contracts, followed by Berkeley County with 96, Dorchester County with 46 and Colleton County with eight.
That is an important reminder that the local market continues to move even when the headline numbers are lower than the week before. Buyers are taking more time to compare properties, evaluate monthly payments and negotiate terms, but they are still acting when a home offers the right combination of location, condition and price.
Buyers Had 468 New Options
The MLS added 468 new residential listings during the seven-day period. Charleston County contributed 231 of those listings, Berkeley County added 132, Dorchester County added 93 and Colleton County added 12.
That was 117 fewer new listings than the previous report, but it still represents a meaningful amount of fresh inventory. Buyers have considerably more opportunity to compare homes than they did during the unusually competitive pandemic market.
For sellers, that additional choice means a listing must compare favorably with nearby competition. Buyers can quickly see which properties offer the best value and which sellers may be reaching too far on price.
Price Changes Continue to Tell the Story
The MLS recorded 668 price changes this week—35 more than last Friday’s report. Berkeley County accounted for 275, Charleston County recorded 233, Dorchester County had 143 and Colleton County had 17.
A price change does not automatically mean a property was poorly priced from the beginning. New competition may enter the market, buyer feedback may reveal resistance at a particular price point or a seller’s priorities may change.
However, the number does show that sellers and their agents are monitoring the market. A home that is not generating showings or offers may need a change in price, presentation or marketing before it becomes stale.
Understanding the Average Sold Price
The average sold price increased to $877,267, up $161,074 from last week’s report. That does not mean Lowcountry home values increased by that amount in seven days.
Weekly averages are especially sensitive to the mix of homes that happen to close. A relatively small number of luxury or waterfront sales can raise the average substantially. Long-term trends, neighborhood-level comparable sales and median prices provide better evidence of changing property values.
Homes closing this week spent an average of 57 days on the market, eight days longer than the previous report. Market time will continue to vary by location, price range, condition and property type.
Where Were the Most Closings?
- Summerville/Ridgeville — 20 closings
- Johns Island — 14 closings
- Summerville/Ladson in Berkeley County — 14 closings
County-by-County Breakdown
Charleston County
231 new listings
110 homes closed
130 went under contract
233 price changes
Berkeley County
132 new listings
48 homes closed
96 went under contract
275 price changes
Dorchester County
93 new listings
34 homes closed
46 went under contract
143 price changes
Colleton County
12 new listings
2 homes closed
8 went under contract
17 price changes
Our Take
Activity settled after last week’s month-end closing rush, but 280 homes still went under contract. At the same time, 668 price changes show that sellers are paying attention—and buyers are still moving when the home and price make sense.
For buyers, this market provides more time and negotiating leverage than we saw a few years ago. For sellers, success depends on understanding the competition and responding to what the market is saying.
National headlines can provide context, but your neighborhood, property type and price range determine your real options. Local numbers and relevant comparable sales should guide the conversation.
Source: Charleston Regional MLS/FlexMLS. Activity from October 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. through October 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Residential properties for sale only; rentals excluded.