November 18, 2025

Contact: Kim Walker, 704-940-3149

Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester and  Chesterfield Counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends in the contiguous counties to Mecklenburg County, which includes York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield, South Carolina. Data included in this report is for single-family, condo, and townhome property types only, for the geographies mentioned above. 

Home prices held stable with modest changes that reflect seasonal movement. The median sales price rose 1.2 percent year-over-year to $389,500, while the average sales price increased 0.6 percent to $454,366. Both metrics declined slightly compared to September, mirroring broader national patterns of price leveling as inventory rises and buyers gain negotiating leverage. Sellers across the micro-region received 97.9 percent of their original list price, a small but expected softening as supply grows. 

Inventory continued to expand during October, creating conditions that more closely resemble a balanced market than what local buyers and sellers have experienced in recent years. The four-county area ended the month with 1,981 homes for sale, a 41.1 percent year-over-year increase, and only a slight 0.7 percent month-over-month dip, consistent with the typical seasonal slowdown. Months’ supply also rose an impressive 33.3 percent year-over-year to 3.6 months, giving buyers more time and choice. New construction continues to be an anchor of available supply, representing 24 percent of all active inventory. 

“Across the country, experts are noting that lower borrowing costs following the Fed’s recent rate cuts are generating renewed confidence on both sides of the closing table,” said Colleen Coesens, Canopy MLS Board member and Realtor®/broker with EXP Realty in Rock Hill. “We’re seeing that reflected locally as well. Buyers have more room to make thoughtful decisions, and sellers understand that competitive pricing and good presentation are key in this evolving market.” 

New listing activity remained strong in October, reinforcing the trend of increasing seller participation that began earlier this year. Sellers brought 802 new listings to the market, up 16.6 percent year-over-year, holding nearly steady compared to September. Builders again contributed significantly, with new construction making up 24 percent of all new listings. This ongoing consistency in builder activity is helping both offset the region’s long-term supply shortage and offer buyers more options at varying price points. 

Pending sales continued demonstrating steady buyer engagement. Contracts rose 9.1 percent year-over-year to 561, marking the eighth consecutive month of increased buyer activity. Month-over-month activity was essentially flat, which is typical for the fall market. Showing activity across the region also indicates a stable but more intentional buyer pool. On average, York County listings received 3.5 showings, Lancaster 2.9, Chester 1.9, and Chesterfield 1.3. Within the submarkets, Rock Hill (4.0) and Fort Mill (3.5) remained two of the most active communities for foot traffic. 

“We’re entering a healthier stage of the cycle,” added Coesens. “The combination of growing supply, easing mortgage rates, and a more measured pace of activity is creating a better environment for long-term stability.” 

Closed sales rose at a slower pace than pending activity but still showed improvement over last year. The region closed 547 sales in October, a 3.8 percent year-over-year increase, though down 7.1 percent month-over-month. New construction also remained influential on the demand side, making up 20 percent of all October closings. 

The time homes spent on the market increased as well, with the average property taking 60 days to go under contract, up 46.3 percent year-over-year and 9.1 percent month-over-month. Even so, market experts note that a 60-day timeline aligns closely with traditional fall and winter market norms, especially in regions experiencing rapid inventory expansion.

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County’s housing market remained active, supported by rising supply and persistent buyer demand. New listings increased 11.1 percent year-over-year to 501, while pending sales rose 15.2 percent to 378, and closed sales grew 6.7 percent to 364. The median sales price rose 5.1 percent to $415,000, and the average sales price increased 3.7 percent to $486,834. Sellers received 94.3 percent of their original list price, consistent with the slight softening seen region wide. Homes averaged 62 days on market, up 44.2 percent from last year. York County also recorded an average list price of $491,404, while inventory rose 29.5 percent to 1,190 homes, bringing months’ supply to 3.2. 

Lancaster County saw significant seller activity, gaining 34.5 percent more new listings year-over-year to reach 222. Buyer activity remained relatively steady, with pending sales at 138, up 1.5 percent, and closed sales at 121, down 16.6 percent compared to last October. Prices softened: the median sales price dipped 5.9 percent to $400,000, and the average price decreased 3.8 percent to $446,670. Sellers received 95.1 percent of their original list price as homes spent 62 days on market, nearly double last year’s pace. The average list price reached $482,347, while inventory increased sharply by 62.1 percent to 543 homes, resulting in a months’ supply of 4.0, one of the highest among the four counties. 

Chesterfield County market showed mixed but encouraging signs. New listings remained level at 21, matching last October, while pending sales fell to 7, a 53.3 percent decline. Closed sales, however, rose 10.0 percent to 11 transactions. Prices moved upward, with the median sales price climbing 25.4 percent to $290,000 and the average price inching up 0.8 percent to $275,322. Sellers received 98.1 percent of their original list price, the highest rate among the counties. Homes sold more quickly on average, with 62 days on market, a decline of 34 percent year-over-year. The average list price was $289,132, inventory rose 70 percent to 85 homes, and months’ supply increased to 6.6, the highest level in the micro-region. 

Chester County saw steady gains in seller and buyer activity. New listings rose 13.7 percent to 58, pending sales increased 28.6 percent to 45, and closed sales jumped 43.3 percent to 43. Prices continued their upward trend: the median sales price rose 3.7 percent to $279,900, and the average sales price increased 8.0 percent to $270,986. Sellers received 94.6 percent of their original asking price. Homes averaged 46 days on market, a 16.4 percent decline from last year. The average list price climbed to $327,774, while inventory increased 46.6 percent to 151 homes. Months’ supply rose to 4.4, signaling increased balance between buyers and sellers.

Canopy Realtor^® Association provides monthly reports on residential real estate market activity for the Charlotte region based on data from Canopy MLS. This report is based on the four South Carolina counties that are also included in the Charlotte region (Chester, Chesterfield, Lancaster, and York Counties).  For more details, visit the monthly report this release is based on, and search for “Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors®". 

See also Charlotte region reports and individual county reports for York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield.  For more residential-housing market statistics, visit www.CarolinaHome.com and click on “Market Data.” For an interview with Canopy MLS South Carolina representative, Colleen Coesens, Realtor®/Broker-in-charge with EXP Realty, Fort Mill, please contact Kim Walker.

Canopy MLS is a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of Canopy Realtor® Association and is the private broker cooperative used by Realtors® to bring buyers and sellers together with access to thousands of residential listings in a multicounty service area, including Charlotte, Asheville and Catawba Valley regions spanning across North Carolina, South Carolina and outside of the Carolinas. Canopy MLS, which has 21,000 subscribers, provides the most trustworthy, timely, accurate and complete property data along with proprietary tools for showings, market stats, predictive analytics, and more. Canopy MLS is used by its members to support consumers in their residential real estate transactions, whether selling, buying, investing or renting.