December 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. 

Inventory and supply conditions continued to reshape the regional housing landscape in November, signaling a further move away from the ultra-tight conditions of recent years. The four-county area ended the month with 1,840 homes for sale, representing a 33.2 percent increase compared to last year, though inventory declined 9.4 percent from October, which is consistent with a normal seasonal slowdown. Months’ supply reached 3.3 months, up 26.9 percent year-over-year, offering buyers more flexibility and reducing the urgency that defined earlier market cycles. New construction remained a critical contributor, accounting for roughly 25 percent of total inventory and continuing to ease long-standing supply constraints, especially in this rapidly growing area just south of Charlotte, NC. 

New listing activity slowed in November after several months of strong growth. Sellers introduced 514 new listings, down 10.1 percent year-over-year and 36.1 percent month-over-month, making November one of only two months in 2025 to record an annual decline. Builders contributed one-quarter of all new listings, maintaining a steady pipeline of available homes. 

“Late fall typically brings a slower pace, but that doesn’t mean demand disappears,” said Colleen Coesens, Canopy MLS Board member and Realtor®/broker with eXp Realty in Rock Hill. “Buyers who remain active this time of year tend to be more serious, and sellers who price appropriately are still finding success. As we move into the winter months, the combination of easing rates and solid inventory should carry momentum into the first quarter.” 

Buyer demand remained resilient despite seasonal headwinds. Pending sales rose 3.1 percent year-over-year to 461 contracts, marking the ninth consecutive month of annual growth, though activity declined 13.7 percent from October as the market transitioned deeper into fall. Showing activity reflects a more intentional buyer pool, with listings averaging 3.3 showings in York County, 2.8 in Lancaster County, 1.7 in Chester County, and 1.4 in Chesterfield County. 

Pricing trends in November underscored the market’s ongoing stabilization. The regional median sales price held steady at $395,000 year-over-year and rose 1.3 percent from October. The average sales price declined 0.9 percent year-over-year to $450,143, reflecting moderation rather than correction. Even as inventory has grown, sellers continued to receive strong returns, capturing an average of 98.0 percent of original list price, a level that has remained consistent for much of the past two years. 

Closed sales softened following several months of gains. The region recorded 454 closed transactions in November, down 7.9 percent year-over-year and 18.5 percent from October, ending an eight-month streak of annual increases. New construction remained influential on the demand side, accounting for approximately 27 percent of all closings. Homes also spent more time on the market, with average days on market rising to 56 days, up 21.7 percent year-over-year, but down slightly from October. 

“The market is ending 2025 in a much stronger position than it entered the year,” Coesens added. “With mortgage rates trending lower, inventory at healthier levels, and buyers adjusting to more normal conditions, the foundation is being set for a very active and more balanced 2026. This is the kind of environment that supports steady growth rather than volatility.”

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County recorded 306 new listings in November, down 20.3 percent year-over-year. Pending sales declined 6.1 percent to 279, while closed sales slipped 4.2 percent to 300. The median sales price edged down 0.2 percent to $399,000, and the average sales price decreased 3.3 percent to $459,447. Sellers received 94.9 percent of original list price, with homes averaging 53 days on market. The average list price stood at $457,036. Inventory increased 19.5 percent to 1,091 homes, bringing months’ supply to 3.0. 

Lancaster County experienced increased seller participation, with new listings rising 14.5 percent year-over-year to 150. Pending sales climbed 24.1 percent to 139, while closed sales declined 12.3 percent to 114. Prices held steady, with the median sales price increasing 0.2 percent to $448,495 and the average sales price rising 0.9 percent to $466,788. Sellers received 93.5 percent of original list price as homes averaged 67 days on market. The average list price was $466,382. Inventory surged 54.9 percent to 505 homes, pushing months’ supply to 3.7. 

Chester County saw new listings dip 6.8 percent year-over-year to 41, while pending sales rose 21.4 percent to 34. Closed sales declined 42.9 percent to 24 transactions. The median sales price decreased 2.9 percent to $286,500, but the average sales price increased 6.2 percent to $326,997. Sellers received 95.8 percent of original list price, and homes averaged 39 days on market. The average list price was $289,738. Inventory expanded 56.8 percent to 149 homes, lifting months’ supply to 4.4. 

Chesterfield County posted 16 new listings, a 23.1 percent increase year-over-year. Pending sales rose 110.0 percent to 21, while closed sales held steady at eight transactions. Pricing softened with the median sales price falling 26.6 percent to $196,250 and the average sales price declining 22.4 percent to $199,653, reflecting volatility typical of smaller markets. Sellers received 94.2 percent of original list price, and homes averaged 54 days on market. The average list price rose 16.7 percent to $271,913. Inventory increased 58.0 percent to 79 homes, resulting in a months’ supply of 5.7, the highest among the four counties.

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.