The Lowcountry 7-Day Real Estate Report: September 18–25, 2026
The Lowcountry real estate market gave us a mixed—but interesting—set of numbers this week. New listings and completed closings both slowed compared with the previous seven-day period, but the number of homes going under contract increased.
That tells us buyers haven’t disappeared. They’re simply being more selective about the homes they choose and the prices they’re willing to pay.
This report covers residential properties for sale in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton counties. Rentals are not included.
This Week’s Lowcountry Real Estate Numbers
🟥 ↓ 493 new listings — down 16 from last week
🟥 ↓ 234 homes closed — down 69
🟩 ↑ 308 homes went under contract — up 30
🟩 ↑ 667 price changes — up 65
🟥 ↓ $778,331 average sold price — down $56,518
🟥 ↓ 49 average days on market — down 4 days
The arrows show whether each number increased or decreased from the previous week. They shouldn’t automatically be interpreted as good or bad. For example, a lower average sold price does not necessarily mean individual home values dropped by the same amount.
Buyer Activity Picked Up
The most encouraging number in this week’s report may be the 308 homes that went under contract. That was 30 more than the previous week, despite fewer new listings coming onto the market.
This is another reminder that the Lowcountry market continues to move. Buyers may be more cautious than they were during the unusually competitive years of the pandemic market, but they are still writing contracts when they find the right combination of home, location, condition and price.
Buyers currently have more time to compare properties, ask questions and evaluate their options. That doesn’t mean every home will sit on the market, though. Well-maintained homes that are priced appropriately can still attract attention quickly.
Sellers Are Adjusting to the Market
There were 667 price changes this week—65 more than during the previous seven-day period.
That is a meaningful number. It suggests that many sellers are reviewing showing activity, buyer feedback and nearby competition and adjusting accordingly.
A price change does not automatically mean a seller made a mistake. Real estate pricing is not static. New listings enter the market, competing properties reduce their prices, interest rates change and buyer demand can vary from one neighborhood or price range to another.
The important thing is recognizing when the market is sending a message. Sellers who respond early often put themselves in a better position than those who allow a listing to sit without making a strategic adjustment.
Average Sold Price and Market Time
The average sold price across the four counties was $778,331, down from approximately $834,849 the previous week.
That weekly change should not be confused with a 6.8% drop in Lowcountry home values. Weekly averages can move significantly depending on the specific homes that closed. A week with more luxury closings can push the average higher, while a week with more moderately priced sales can bring it back down.
Closed homes spent an average of 49 days on the market, compared with approximately 53 days last week. That four-day decrease shows that homes reaching the closing table this week generally secured contracts a little faster.
Where Were the Most Closings?
The three Charleston MLS areas recording the most closings were:
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Summerville/Ridgeville — 39 closings
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Summerville/Ladson in Berkeley County — 26 closings
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Mount Pleasant south of the Isle of Palms Connector — 14 closings
Summerville and the surrounding areas continue to account for a significant share of Lowcountry transactions. Those communities offer a broad mix of established neighborhoods, newer construction and price points, making them important indicators of overall regional activity.
County-by-County Breakdown
Charleston County
244 new listings
99 homes closed
146 went under contract
239 price changes
Berkeley County
138 new listings
67 homes closed
93 went under contract
216 price changes
Dorchester County
87 new listings
64 homes closed
60 went under contract
195 price changes
Colleton County
24 new listings
4 homes closed
9 went under contract
17 price changes
Jared’s Take
Closings slowed this week, but buyer activity actually increased. More than 300 homes went under contract, while 667 price changes made it clear that sellers are paying close attention to what buyers are willing to pay.
The market is still chugging along. Buyers have choices and more negotiating room than they did a few years ago, but good homes with realistic prices are not exactly collecting dust.
Whether you’re buying, selling or simply trying to understand what your home might be worth in today’s market, local numbers matter more than national headlines. Let’s look at what is happening in your specific neighborhood and price range before making any big decisions.