March 23, 2026

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. Data in this press release is sourced from Canopy MLS, a subsidiary corporation of the Canopy Realtor® Association, and reflects existing-home sales of single-family homes, condos, and townhomes only.

Home prices across the four-county region continued a slow rise during February, reinforcing the market’s long-term stability even as broader economic uncertainty persists. The median sales price increased 10.0 percent year-over-year to $396,500 and rose 3.9 percent compared to January, while the average sales price climbed 2.9 percent annually to $438,236, despite a slight 2.0 percent month-over-month dip. Additionally, all four counties saw increases in average list price. These gains reflect continued buyer demand and limited supply in key price segments, even as affordability remains a consideration. Sellers received 98.2 percent of list price on average, a modest improvement both year-over-year and month-over-month. 

“Home prices across the region continue to hold strong, even as overall activity reflects the slower pace typical of this time of year. The stability we’re seeing in pricing speaks to the underlying demand in the market.” said Angela Harris, 2026 President of Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors® and a Realtor®/broker with Premier South. 

Overall market activity presented a more mixed picture. New listings declined 12.6 percent year-over-year to 665 properties, though they increased 3.6 percent compared to January, suggesting sellers are gradually re-entering the market. Pending sales rose 2.8 percent year-over-year to 513 contracts but edged down slightly month-over-month by 0.4 percent. Closed sales totaled 391 transactions, down 7.6 percent annually but up 11.4 percent from January. Builders added 157 new listings to the MLS during February. 

There were 1,683 homes available for sale at the end of February, up 16.7 percent year-over-year and relatively flat compared to January. Months’ supply held steady at 3.0 months, up 7.1 percent from last year, pointing to a market that is gradually moving toward equilibrium but still favors sellers in many segments. New construction remains a meaningful contributor, accounting for 26 percent of available inventory. Homes averaged 65 days on market, an increase of 20.4 percent year-over-year but down 12.2 percent from January. 

Harris added, “While February’s data does not reflect recent geopolitical developments, those factors have already begun to push mortgage rates slightly higher moving into March. Even so, rates remain in line with what we’ve seen over the past year, and buyers are continuing to adjust rather than step away as we approach the spring market.” 

Showing activity across the region supports this trend of steady engagement. February data shows both York and Lancaster Counties averaged 4.3 showings per listing. Chester County averaged 2.2 while Chesterfield County saw 1.6 showings per listing The cities of Rock Hill and Fort Mill continued to have the strongest buyer interest for the micro-region. A closer look at the four South Carolina counties. 

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County reported 417 new listings in February, a decrease of 15.2 percent year-over-year, while pending sales increased 0.6 percent to 329. This month, closed sales declined 10.7 percent to 242. The median sales price rose 8.4 percent to $400,000, additionally, the average sales price increased 4.7 percent to $454,078. Sellers received 95.5 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 62 days on market, up 14.8 percent.  The average list price was $509,746 an increase of 1.7% this month. Inventory increased 6.2 percent to 980 homes while months supply held steady at 2.7 months. 

Lancaster County recorded 184 new listings, down 8.5 percent year-over-year, while pending sales increased 2.2 percent to 142. During February, closed sales dipped 1.8 percent to 110. The median sales price climbed 8.6 percent to $440,000, additionally, the average sales price rose 3.8 percent to $461,911. Sellers received 95.9 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 64 days on market. The average list price was $507,637 – a 4.7 percent increase. Inventory surged 37.7 percent to 482 homes while months supply increased 34.6 percent to 3.5 months. 

Chesterfield County saw 17 new listings in February, a decline of 22.7 percent year-over-year, additionally, pending sales decreased 13.3 percent to 13. Closed sales increased 25.0 percent to 10 sold properties. The median sales price fell 5.5 percent to $281,058 while the average sales price declined 20.7 percent to $263,850. Sellers received 92.3 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 101 days on market for the county. The average list price rose 20.5 percent to $339,163. Inventory increased 18.6 percent to 70 homes, and months supply measured 4.8 months. 

Chester County reported approximately 45 new listings in February – down from 46 last year. However, pending sales increased 105.6 percent to 37 contracts by month end.  Closed sales dipped 19.4 percent to 25 properties. The median sales price was down 3.7 percent to $284,000 while the average sales price settled at $267,940. Sellers received approximately 94.4 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 74 days on market – up from 52 the previous year. The average list price increased 35.7 percent to $322,014. Inventory rose to 132 available properties while months supply reached 3.8 months.

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 Angela Harris, 2026 president of Piedmont Regional Assoc. of Realtors® and Realtor®/Broker with Premier South, please contact Kim Walker.

Canopy Realtor® Association owns and operates Canopy MLS, the region’s primary source for accurate, timely property data across a multi-county service area spanning North Carolina and South Carolina, including the Charlotte, Asheville, and Hickory-Lenoir MSAs. With more than 21,000 subscribers, Canopy MLS delivers comprehensive property data and innovative tools that support residential real estate transactions, from buying and selling to investing and renting.