April 30, 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.

Market activity accelerated in March, signaling the early stages of the spring home-buying/ selling season across the region. New listings increased 7.4 percent year-over-year to 946 properties and notably rose 41.2 percent compared to February, as more sellers entered the market in anticipation of strong seasonal demand. 

Pending sales climbed 16.4 percent year-over-year to 737 contracts and increased 48.3 percent month-over-month, reflecting renewed buyer engagement after a slower start to the year. Closed sales totaled 574 transactions, up 6.3 percent annually and increasing 44.2 percent from February levels as previously signed contracts moved toward closing. New listings and pending sells increased in all four counties in the micro-region. 

“March is showing us that buyers are stepping back into the market with purpose,” said Angela Harris, 2026 President of the Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors® and a Realtor®/broker with Premier South. “We’re seeing stronger activity than earlier in the year which is creating better opportunities on both sides of the transaction.” 

Inventory levels continued to expand, with 1,780 homes available for sale at the end of March, a 14.3 percent increase compared to last year and a moderate 2.8 percent increase from February. Months’ supply rose to 3.2 months, up 6.7 percent year-over-year and ticking up month-over-month, signaling gradual movement toward more balanced market conditions. Inventory increased in all four counties. New construction accounts for approximately 27 percent of current inventory. 

Homes averaged 67 days on market, an increase of 24.1 percent year-over-year and 4.7 percent higher than February. This shift indicates that buyers are taking more time to evaluate their options as selection improves, rather than competing as aggressively as in previous cycles. 

Showing activity across the region reinforced these trends, with buyer engagement increasing month-over-month as the spring market begins to take shape. While year-over-year comparisons vary by county, the overall pattern reflects a market that is regaining seasonal momentum while becoming more balanced and selective. March data shows both York County at 4.8 showings per listing and Lancaster County averaged 4.3 showings per listing. Chester County averaged 2.3 while Chesterfield County saw 1.4 showings per listing. The cities of Rock Hill (4.9) and Fort Mill (5.2) continued to have the strongest buyer interest for the micro-region. 

Home prices across the four-county region continued to demonstrate stability in March, reinforcing the strength of underlying demand. The median sales price increased 2.6 percent year-over-year to $395,085 and remained relatively flat compared to February. The average sales price rose 1.8 percent annually to $447,636 and posted a modest 2.7 percent month-over-month increase, further supporting the trend of steady, sustainable appreciation. 

Sellers received 98.4 percent of original list price on average, a slight improvement both year-over-year and compared to the previous month, highlighting continued competition for well-positioned homes. 

Harris added, “With more inventory and changing conditions, success in this market comes down to strategy. Buyers and sellers who are working with a trusted Realtor® are better positioned to navigate pricing, timing, and negotiations in a way that leads to stronger outcomes.” 

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County reported 609 new listings in March, an increase of 7.2 percent year-over-year, while pending sales rose 11.3 percent to 483. Closed sales declined 2.2 percent to 363 transactions. The median sales price increased 2.2 percent to $400,000, and the average sales price rose 5.3 percent to $473,050. Sellers received 95.7 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 63 days on market, up 21.2 percent. The average list price declined 2.2 percent to $515,424. Inventory increased 6.9 percent to 1,039 homes, while months supply held steady at 2.8 months. 

Lancaster County recorded 239 new listings, up 6.2 percent year-over-year, while pending sales surged 34.9 percent to 197. Closed sales increased 18.8 percent to 158 transactions. The median sales price declined 4.9 percent to $413,497, while the average sales price decreased 6.4 percent to $432,150. Sellers received 95.4 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 75 days on market, up 33.9 percent. The average list price increased 4.0 percent to $489,290. Inventory rose 24.0 percent to 502 homes, and months supply increased 16.7 percent to 3.5 months. 

Chesterfield County saw 31 new listings in March, a 40.9 percent increase year-over-year, while pending sales rose 21.4 percent to 17. Closed sales declined 23.5 percent to 13 transactions. The median sales price increased 25.9 percent to $270,625, and the average sales price rose 15.4 percent to $266,178. Sellers received 92.8 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 61 days on market, a decrease of 27.4 percent. The average list price climbed 35.9 percent to $339,688. Inventory increased 25.8 percent to 83 homes, while months supply decreased 9.5 percent to 5.7 months. 

Chester County reported 66 new listings in March, a 1.5 percent increase year-over-year, while pending sales jumped 23.7 percent to 47. Closed sales rose significantly by 57.9 percent to 30 transactions. The median sales price declined 2.5 percent to $288,500, while the average sales price increased 0.8 percent to $293,030. Sellers received 93.7 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 73 days on market, up 40.4 percent. The average list price increased 4.5 percent to $331,176. Inventory grew 23.7 percent to 146 homes, and months supply increased 7.7 percent to 4.2 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 and timely property data in a multicounty service area including the Charlotte MSA, Asheville MSA, and Hickory-Lenoir MSA spanning across North Carolina and South Carolina to outside the Carolinas. Canopy MLS provides the latest technology, tools, and analytics that real estate licensees utilize to support consumers with their residential real estate transactions.