May 22, 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.

Housing inventory continued to build across the four-county region in April, giving buyers more options as the spring market moved into full swing. Available homes for sale increased 13.2 percent year-over-year to 1,887 properties and rose 3.1 percent compared to March. This equates to a little over 200 more options from last year. Months’ supply of inventory increased to 3.3 months, up 3.1 percent from one year ago and unchanged month-over-month, indicating a market that is steadily moving toward more balanced conditions. New construction remains an important source of available housing, accounting for approximately 24 percent of all active listings on the MLS.

New listings rose 8.5 percent year-over-year to 966 properties and increased 1.7 percent from March as sellers continued to trust in spring market conditions. Pending sales climbed 12.6 percent to 724 contracts, up 2.0 percent month-over-month, reflecting sustained buyer demand despite ongoing affordability challenges. Closed sales increased 3.0 percent to 576 transactions, marking the second consecutive month of annual gains, although activity dipped slightly by 0.5 percent compared to March.

“The spring market is unfolding as expected, with more listings, steady buyer demand, and improving inventory,” said Angela Harris, 2026 President of the Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors® and a Realtor®/broker with Premier South. “This is giving buyers more flexibility while allowing motivated sellers to benefit from continued activity.”

Homes spent an average of 58 days on market in April, up 9.4 percent from one year ago but down 14.7 percent from March. This suggests that while buyers remain thoughtful and selective, well-priced homes are still attracting solid attention. Sellers received 98.5 percent of list price on average, a slight improvement from the previous month and only marginally lower than a year ago, demonstrating that properly positioned homes continue to command strong offers.

“In a market with more options and changing conditions, having the right guidance can make all the difference,” continued Harris. “Realtors® help buyers and sellers understand local trends and make informed decisions with confidence.”

Showing activity across the region reinforced the steady pace of demand. York County averaged 4.4 showings per listing, Lancaster County averaged 4.5, Chester County posted 2.4, and Chesterfield County recorded 1.7 showings per listing. Fort Mill continued to lead the micro-region with 5.1 showings per listing, while Rock Hill averaged 4.5, indicating that buyer interest remains strongest in the region’s largest employment and population centers.

Pricing moderated in April, but longer-term trends continue to show stability. The regional median sales price declined 4.8 percent year-over-year to $394,500 and slipped 1.1 percent from March. The average sales price decreased 4.4 percent annually to $461,590 but rose 2.9 percent month-over-month. Over the past 12 months, median prices remain approximately $11,000 higher than the prior year, indicating that home values continue to trend upward despite monthly fluctuations.

A closer look at the four South Carolina Counties 

York County reported 645 new listings in April, an increase of 10.8 percent year-over-year, while pending sales rose 8.4 percent to 463. Closed sales increased 3.2 percent to 384 transactions. The median sales price declined 1.9 percent to $410,000, and the average sales price decreased 4.3 percent to $481,026. Sellers received 96.3 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 52 days on market, down 1.9 percent. The average list price increased 2.6 percent to $528,226. Inventory rose 7.9 percent to 1,134 homes, and months’ supply held steady at 3.0 months.

Lancaster County recorded 244 new listings in April, up 4.3 percent year-over-year, while pending sales surged 25.8 percent to 195. Closed sales declined 6.7 percent to 139 transactions. The median sales price decreased 8.6 percent to $415,000, and the average sales price fell 5.4 percent to $456,523. Sellers received 95.5 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 72 days on market, up 50.0 percent. The average list price declined 4.8 percent to $521,777. Inventory increased 15.8 percent to 520 homes, and months’ supply rose 9.1 percent to 3.6 months.

Chesterfield County saw 24 new listings in April, a 20.0 percent increase year-over-year, while pending sales declined 12.5 percent to 21. Closed sales increased 55.6 percent to 14 transactions. The median sales price rose 45.4 percent to $276,185, and the average sales price was essentially unchanged, decreasing 0.6 percent to $272,969. Sellers received 99.1 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 31 days on market, down 79.5 percent. The average list price increased 8.2 percent to $321,971. Inventory expanded 44.6 percent to 81 homes, and months’ supply increased 23.4 percent to 5.8 months.

Chester County reported 52 new listings in April, a 3.7 percent decrease year-over-year, while pending sales jumped 40.5 percent to 52. Closed sales declined 6.9 percent to 27 transactions. The median sales price increased 7.9 percent to $299,000, and the average sales price rose 5.5 percent to $306,359. Sellers received 92.6 percent of original list price. Homes averaged 79 days on market, up 38.6 percent. The average list price increased 38.2 percent to $359,510. Inventory grew 19.1 percent to 137 homes, and months’ supply increased 5.4 percent to 3.9 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.