The Lowcountry 7-Day Real Estate Report: September 25–October 2, 2026
The Lowcountry real estate market recorded more new listings, more closings and slightly more homes going under contract this week. Buyers gained additional choices, but the 633 price changes recorded across the region show that pricing and competition still matter.
This report covers residential properties for sale in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton counties. Rentals are not included.
This Week’s Takeaway
The Lowcountry market remains active. A total of 585 homes entered the market, 340 closed and 306 went under contract. Buyers have more choices, but sellers still need to pay attention to price, condition and competing listings.
This Week’s Lowcountry Real Estate Numbers
🟩 ↑ 585 new listings — up 99 from the previous period
🟩 ↑ 340 homes closed — up 54
🟩 ↑ 306 homes went under contract — up 7
🟩 ↑ 633 price changes — up 59
🟥 ↓ $716,193 average sold price — down $28,249
🟥 ↓ 49 average days on market — down 1 day
The arrows show whether each number increased or decreased from the previous equal seven-day reporting period. They are directional indicators—not automatic judgments about whether a change is good or bad.
More Homes Entered the Market
The four-county region added 585 new residential listings this week, an increase of 99 from the previous seven-day period. Charleston County contributed 257 of those listings, while Berkeley County added 192, Dorchester County added 115 and Colleton County added 21.
That increase gives buyers more choices across different neighborhoods and price ranges. More inventory can also mean less pressure to make an immediate decision simply because there are no alternatives available.
However, additional inventory creates more competition among sellers. A home must compare favorably with nearby listings in price, condition and presentation. Buyers can quickly recognize when one property offers better value than another.
Closings Increased, With Some Help From the Calendar
A total of 340 homes closed during the reporting period, 54 more than during the previous week. A large share of those sales closed around the end of September, so normal month-end scheduling likely contributed to the increase.
Berkeley County narrowly led the county totals with 132 closings, followed by Charleston County with 129. Dorchester County recorded 68 closings, and Colleton County recorded 11.
The average sold price was $716,193, compared with approximately $744,442 during the previous period. That does not mean Lowcountry property values fell by that amount. A weekly average can move considerably depending on the particular mix of properties closing. A week containing more luxury sales will produce a higher average than one containing more moderately priced homes.
Buyer Activity Remained Steady
There were 306 homes placed under contract, seven more than during the previous period. That is a relatively modest increase, but it confirms that buyers are still participating in the market.
Charleston County led with 136 new contracts. Berkeley County recorded 100, Dorchester County recorded 60 and Colleton County recorded 10.
Homes that closed this week had spent an average of 49 days on the market, one day fewer than the previous period. As with average price, market time varies significantly by location, price range, condition and property type.
Price Changes Remain an Important Part of the Story
The MLS recorded 633 price changes this week—59 more than during the prior period. Berkeley County accounted for 241 changes, Charleston County recorded 223, Dorchester County had 151 and Colleton County had 18.
A price change does not automatically mean a home was originally priced poorly. New competition may enter the market, buyer feedback may reveal resistance at a particular price point or a seller’s timing may change. What matters is recognizing the market’s response and adjusting before a listing becomes stale.
Where Were the Most Closings?
- Summerville/Ladson in Berkeley County — 59 closings
- Summerville/Ridgeville — 39 closings
- Mount Pleasant north of the Isle of Palms Connector — 23 closings
Summerville and the surrounding Berkeley and Dorchester County communities continue to account for a substantial share of regional transactions. These areas offer a broad combination of established neighborhoods, newer construction and different price points.
County-by-County Breakdown
Charleston County
257 new listings
129 homes closed
136 went under contract
223 price changes
Berkeley County
192 new listings
132 homes closed
100 went under contract
241 price changes
Dorchester County
115 new listings
68 homes closed
60 went under contract
151 price changes
Colleton County
21 new listings
11 homes closed
10 went under contract
18 price changes
Our Take
There is no shortage of activity in the Lowcountry market. New listings, contracts and closings all increased this week, but the high number of price changes makes it clear that buyers are paying attention to value.
For buyers, additional listings provide more opportunities to compare homes and negotiate intelligently. For sellers, the lesson is not that homes are not selling—it is that pricing and presentation need to make sense from the beginning.
National headlines can provide context, but your neighborhood, property type and price range are what really determine your options. Before making a decision, look at the most relevant local competition and recent sales.
Source: Charleston Regional MLS/FlexMLS. Activity from September 25, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. through October 2, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Residential properties for sale only; rentals excluded.