July 25, 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. 

Housing prices continued to climb across the Catawba Valley region in June, signaling ongoing strength in the local real estate market. The median sales price rose to $413,450, marking a 6.0 percent increase compared to June 2024 and a slight dip from May’s $419,900. Average sales prices also increased moderately to $464,626, up 3.8 percent from a year ago, underscoring sustained buyer interest despite rising inventory levels. 

Inventory levels continued their rapid expansion, increasing 54.9 percent year-over-year to 1,867 homes. Month-over-month, this marked a 4.4 percent increase, reflecting strong seller activity entering the peak summer selling season. New construction accounts for 22 percent of available properties. The region's months' supply of homes rose significantly by 45.8 percent to 3.5 months—the highest level seen since 2016 and the 3^rd consecutive month at or over three months. 

New listings climbed 10.4 percent year-over-year, reaching 857 properties, indicating continued seller confidence, even as competition among listings intensifies. The micro-region experienced a seasonal decline of 13.3 month-over-month in new listings as the market transitioned out of the spring peak. New builds accounted for 179 properties added to the market during June. 

Colleen Coesens, Canopy MLS Board member representing South Carolina and Realtor®/broker with EXP Realty in Rock Hill, remarked, “Even as inventory expands and homes linger slightly longer on the market, accurately priced homes in desirable locations continue attracting strong buyer attention. Sellers are quickly adapting, using pricing strategies and attractive staging to maintain their edge in a more balanced market.” 

Buyer activity maintained its momentum, as closed sales surged 17.8 percent year-over-year, totaling 654 transactions for the month. This was 20 less sales compared to May 2025. Pending sales, a key indicator of future market strength, grew by 9.8 percent from June 2024, reaching 617 contracts. While interest rates remain a concern nationally, local market data shows resilient demand in the face of these pressures. Properties spent an average of 42 days on market, a 27.3 percent increase compared to the faster-paced market of the previous year. 

Buyer engagement, measured by showings per listing, showed variation across counties. York County continued to lead with robust buyer traffic, averaging 4.2 showings per listing, closely followed by Lancaster County with 3.4 showings per listing. Chester and Chesterfield counties experienced lighter activity, averaging 1.8 and 1.7 showings per listing, respectively. 

As conditions gradually shift toward equilibrium, sellers are advised to set realistic expectations. Coesens emphasized, “We’re seeing buyers regaining negotiating leverage as supply improves and competition decreases. With mortgage rates stabilizing, well-prepared buyers have greater flexibility and opportunity than in recent months.” 

Despite the shift in market dynamics, sellers still secured favorable terms, averaging 98.4 percent of original asking prices. This slight reduction from last year’s 99.2 percent highlights a tempered market, where buyers are gradually reclaiming negotiation power.

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County showed robust activity in June, with closed sales rising 16.1 percent year-over-year to 426 homes sold. Pending sales increased 11.5 percent, totaling 436 transactions, while new listings grew 12.9 percent to 561. Inventory expanded significantly by 54.4 percent, reaching 1,155 homes available, pushing months' supply to 3.3. The median sales price rose 6.5 percent to $425,000, and the average sales price showed a modest increase of 1.7 percent, reaching $478,482. Homes remained on the market longer, averaging 40 days, an increase of 37.9 percent. Buyer activity stayed strong, averaging 4.2 showings per listing. 

Lancaster County recorded positive sales figures, with closed sales increasing 12.8 percent year-over-year to 167 homes. Pending sales also rose notably by 21.4 percent, reaching 159 contracts, while new listings increased 16.9 percent to 228. Inventory saw substantial growth, surging by 64.5 percent to 495 homes, increasing the months' supply to 3.6. Median sales prices climbed 5.5 percent to $455,000, and average sales prices rose significantly by 10.4 percent to $479,860. Homes were slower to sell, with days on market increasing 26.5 percent to an average of 43 days. Buyer interest was consistent, averaging 3.4 showings per listing. 

Chesterfield County experienced significant growth, with closed sales rising 240.0 percent to 17 homes sold. Pending sales increased 22.2 percent to 11, despite new listings slightly dropping by 5.0 percent to 19 homes. Inventory levels rose 26.0 percent, totaling 63 homes, though the months' supply decreased to 5.0. Median sales prices declined slightly by 5.8 percent to $244,900, while average sales prices saw substantial growth of 18.4 percent, reaching $262,665. Homes sold faster compared to last year, averaging 69 days on market—a reduction of 22.5 percent. Buyer activity averaged 1.7 showings per listing. 

Chester County saw a slight drop in closed sales, declining 5.9 percent year-over-year to 32 homes sold. Pending sales decreased 35.5 percent, totaling 20 contracts, and new listings fell 25.0 percent, reaching 48 homes. Inventory rose 27.5 percent, reaching 139 homes, increasing months' supply to 4.4. Median sales prices remained essentially flat at $298,000, while average sales prices fell 4.8 percent to $283,187. Properties spent fewer days on market, averaging 43 days—a reduction of 15.7 percent. Buyer activity was modest, averaging 1.8 showings per listing.

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.