July 29, 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.

Homebuyers across York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield counties entered the summer market with more choices than they've had in recent years as housing inventory continued to expand during June. Available homes for sale increased 9.4 percent year-over-year to 2,155 properties and climbed 2.7 percent compared to May, continuing the steady inventory gains seen throughout 2026. Months' supply of inventory increased to 3.8 months, up 2.7 percent annually and 2.7 percent compared to May, offering buyers more choices than they had a few years ago. New construction continued to play an important role in meeting housing demand, representing approximately one-quarter of all active MLS listings across the micro-region.

As inventory continued to grow throughout the first half of 2026, buyers remained active in the market, helping the region move toward more balanced housing conditions than it has experienced in recent years. This month, new listings increased 6.3 percent year-over-year to 924 properties while declining 5.1 percent from May’s total of 974. Pending sales climbed 11.3 percent annually to 649 contracts, reflecting sustained buyer demand heading into the summer market. Closed sales increased 3.4 percent year-over-year and 8.0 percent month-over-month for a total of 700 transactions. This is the largest number of sales for the micro-region since May 2023.

"Our local housing market continues to move toward a healthier balance, giving buyers more choices while creating opportunities for sellers who price strategically,” said Angela Harris, 2026 President of the Piedmont Regional Association of Realtors® and a Realtor®/broker with Address Realty. "We're seeing encouraging signs that both buyers and sellers are adapting to today's market, creating steady activity even as affordability remains an important consideration."

Buyer interest remained steady throughout June, according to ShowingTime data, demonstrating that demand continues even as buyers have more homes to choose from. York County averaged 3.9 showings per listing, Lancaster County averaged 3.6, Chester County recorded 2.2, and Chesterfield County averaged 1.1 showings per listing. Activity remained strongest in Fort Mill and Rock Hill with over half of the showings occurring in the employment hub for the micro-region. While buyers are taking more time to compare homes than during the highly competitive market of recent years, well-priced properties continue to generate meaningful interest.

Even as buyers enjoy more choices, home values have remained remarkably steady. Increased inventory has eased some of the competitive pressure seen in recent years, but demand continues to support pricing across much of the region. During June, the median sales price increased 3.2 percent year-over-year to $425,000, which is also 3.2 percent more than May’s value. The average sales price rose 4.2 percent to $483,000. Sellers received 98.6 percent of their original list price on average. Homes spent an average of 51 days on market, a 21.4 percent increase from one year ago, creating a market where buyers have more time to evaluate their choices rather than feeling pressured to act immediately.

Harris continued, "Real estate isn't simply about finding the right home; it's about helping clients understand every opportunity available to them, including programs that can make homeownership more attainable. Realtors® are uniquely positioned to connect buyers with financing and down payment assistance resources while helping sellers develop pricing strategies that reflect today's market conditions and attract qualified buyers.” 

Affordability remains one of the biggest considerations for households entering today's market. Based on June's regional median sales price of $425,000, a household would generally need an annual income of approximately $118,000 to purchase the median-priced home, assuming current mortgage rates, a 20 percent down payment, taxes and insurance. While affordability remains challenging compared to historical norms, additional inventory is creating more opportunities for buyers to find homes that fit both their needs and their budgets. The region's Housing Affordability Index measured 86 in June, illustrating that affordability remains a concern for the four counties despite the market’s gradual transition toward more balanced conditions.

Many buyers may also qualify for financial assistance that can significantly reduce the upfront costs of purchasing a home. Through Canopy MLS' Down Payment Resource program, more than 80 percent of active listings across the region may qualify for one or more down payment assistance programs. These programs are not limited to first-time homebuyers and can include grants, forgivable loans, and other financial assistance designed to help qualified buyers achieve homeownership sooner.

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties 

York County continued to anchor the region's housing market in June, accounting for the majority of residential activity across the four-county area. New listings increased 8.5 percent year-over-year to 616 properties, while pending sales rose 4.5 percent to 421 contracts and closed sales remained steady at 447 transactions. The median sales price increased 5.0 percent to $445,000, while the average sales price climbed 7.1 percent to $510,015. Sellers received 96.8 percent of their original list price on average, and homes averaged 47 days on market until sale. The average list price reached $551,055, rising 10.5 percent annually. Inventory expanded to 1,329 homes, up 7.7 percent from one year ago, while months' supply increased to 3.6 months, continuing the county's gradual shift toward a more balanced market.

Lancaster County continued to experience healthy market activity while demand remained steady. New listings totaled 229 properties, a decrease of 1.7 percent year-over-year, while pending sales climbed 14.9 percent to 170 contracts and closed sales increased 1.7 percent to 181 transactions. The median sales price was $439,990 a decrease of 5.3 percent from 2025. The average sales price reached $490,646, nearly flat from the previous year. Sellers received 96.9 percent of their original list price, and homes averaged 48 days on market until sale. The average list price was $527,837. Inventory increased 12 percent to 590 homes, while months' supply rose 5.3 percent to 4.0 months, providing buyers with one of the largest selections of available homes seen in recent years.

Chesterfield County continued to offer some of the region's strongest affordability while posting impressive gains in buyer activity. Although new listings dipped 25 percent during June to 15 properties, pending sales increased 66.7 percent to 20 contracts. Closed sales rose 35.3 percent to 23 transactions. The median sales price increased 2.9 percent to $252,000, while the average sales price reached $268,967. Sellers received 92.3 percent of their original list price and homes averaged 77 days on market until sale. The average list price was $327,892 up 28.3 percent this month. Inventory increased to 70 homes increasing months' supply to 4.8 months.

Chester County recorded one of the region's strongest increases in buyer activity during June, highlighted by a sharp rise in pending sales. New listings increased 29.2 percent to 62 properties while pending sales surged 130.0 percent to 46 contracts. This month closed sales increased 8.1 percent to 40 transactions. The median sales price decreased 3.9 percent to $288,338, while the average sales price reached $286,898. Sellers received 92.7 percent of their original list price, and homes averaged 72 days on market until sale. The average list price was $335,516. Inventory increased slightly 1.4 percent to 147 homes while months' supply dipped to 4.1 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.