September 29, 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. 

Residential real estate activity across the four counties in August continued to reflect a market in transition, as rising inventory and moderating prices point to a healthier, more sustainable pace of growth. Inventory climbed 37.1 percent year-over-year to 1,892 homes, but slipped 4.4 percent compared to July. Months’ supply eased to 3.4, down from 3.7 last month but still 26 percent higher than a year ago, keeping the market firmly in seller-favored territory but far closer to balance than in recent years. New construction remained a major contributor, representing 23 percent of total inventory — an important factor in giving buyers more choices. 

Listing activity slowed after more than a year of gains, with new listings falling 3.0 percent year-over-year and 13.1 percent month-over-month to 764 homes. Builders continued to play a large role, adding 178 new construction listings and accounting for 23 percent of all new supply.

“After 16 consecutive months of rising new listings, August marked a pause that could reflect typical late-summer seasonality as well as a natural cooling after this spring’s surge,” said Colleen Coesens, Canopy MLS Board member and Realtor®/broker with EXP Realty in Rock Hill. “This temporary dip may give existing sellers a slight edge as we move toward fall, particularly those who price appropriately from the start.” 

Despite fewer new listings, buyer interest remained robust. Pending sales held even with July but were 17.6 percent above last August, notching a sixth straight month of annual gains. Roughly 24 percent of contracts were for new construction homes, indicating continued demand for move-in-ready inventory. Closed sales softened slightly month-over-month, down 2.1 percent, but still rose 5.7 percent year-over-year to 617 transactions. New construction closings comprised 25 percent of August’s total. 

Price trends indicate that the market is entering a more balanced phase. The median sales price was $405,000, up 1.4 percent year-over-year but down 1.1 percent from July, while the average price inched up just 0.1 percent annually and fell 0.9 percent month-over-month. The 12-month rolling median remains up 4.5 percent, underscoring a slower but still positive growth trend. Sellers continued to receive competitive offers, taking in 98.2 percent of original list price on average, a figure that has remained steady for the past two years despite rising supply. 

Homes spent more time on the market, averaging 51 days, a 45.7 percent annual increase and 13.3 percent higher than July. Chesterfield County homes saw the longest marketing period at 71 days, while York County averaged 48 days.

“The increase in days on market is a sign of a more thoughtful market,” added Coesens. “Buyers are comparing options carefully, negotiating more successfully, and taking the time to make confident decisions. This doesn’t mean sellers can’t win — it means strategy matters more than ever.” 

Showings per listing remained a strong indicator of demand, with York County averaging 4.1 showings per home. Followed by Lancaster (3.3), Chester (2.1), and Chesterfield County (1.2). Rock Hill and Fort Mill experienced 4.4 and 4.1 showings per listing respectively.

A closer look at the four South Carolina counties

York County experienced a slight pullback in August, as new listings declined 5.6 percent to 502 homes. Closed sales improved 1.6 percent to 392, while pending sales jumped 24.5 percent to 447, signaling renewed buyer activity. Inventory expanded 27.6 percent year-over-year to 1,146 homes, pushing months’ supply to 3.1. The median sales price dipped 3.8 percent to $403,500, and the average sales price slipped 1.1 percent to $489,635. Homes stayed on the market longer, averaging 48 days—a 50.0 percent increase. Buyer engagement remained healthy, averaging 4.1 showings per listing.

Lancaster County posted a strong August with closed sales rising 20.8 percent to 174 transactions and pending sales up 7.6 percent to 156. New listings grew 2.6 percent to 200, while inventory rose 49.6 percent to 513 homes, increasing months’ supply to 3.7. Prices strengthened, with the median sales price climbing 8.6 percent to $465,000 and the average sales price inching up 0.7 percent to $487,055. Homes spent more time on market, averaging 55 days, a 48.6 percent increase. Buyer activity remained consistent, averaging 3.3 showings per listing.

Chesterfield County August market showed a mix of results, with new listings up 50.0 percent to 18 and pending sales climbing 44.4 percent to 13 contracts. Closed sales dipped 9.1 percent to 10 transactions. Inventory increased 39.6 percent to 67 homes, while months’ supply edged down 2.0 percent to 5.0. The median sales price rose 6.0 percent to $265,000, while the average sales price fell slightly by 0.8 percent to $251,015. Homes sold faster, averaging 71 days on market, down 9.0 percent from last year. Buyer interest slowed, averaging 1.2 showings per listing.

Chester County activity picked up slightly in August, with new listings down 10.2 percent to 44 and closed sales falling 11.9 percent to 37 homes sold. Pending sales increased 10.3 percent to 43 contracts. Inventory grew 57.9 percent to 150 homes, raising months’ supply to 4.6. Median sales prices were nearly flat, slipping 0.3 percent to $294,999, while the average sales price rose 1.5 percent to $277,256. Homes sold faster than July, averaging 47 days on market, a 7.8 percent decline. Buyer traffic was measured, averaging 2.1 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, Rock Hill, 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.