Charleston Market Pulse: Weekly Real Estate Wrap-Up

Date Range: April 10 – April 16, 2026

Published By: CharlestonHome.com Editorial Team

1. Executive Summary: The "Under Contract" Advantage

At CharlestonHome.com, we believe that "Active" listings only tell half the story. To understand the true velocity and health of the Lowcountry market, you must look at contingent data—what is actually going under contract in real-time.

For the week of April 10–16, 2026, our local analysts tracked 350 residential properties moving to "Under Contract" status. This robust activity signals a high-demand spring market across all price points, from entry-level suburban townhomes to ultra-luxury island estates.

2. Single-Family Home Macro Trends

Of the 350 total contracts, 272 were single-family detached homes. When analyzing these figures, our team prioritizes median data over averages to provide a more accurate benchmark that isn’t skewed by outliers.

Key Market Indicators:

• Median List Price: $497,000
• Price Per Sq. Ft.: $245
• Median Days on Market (CDOM): 25 Days
• Median Year Built: 2004
• New Construction: Accounted for 7% of all single-family contracts.
• Market Distress: Foreclosures and short sales remain historically low, accounting for less than 2% of the week’s activity (only 5 units).

3. Regional Breakdown: Where the Market is Moving

The Islands: Luxury & Lifestyle

Island inventory remains the gold standard for Charleston real estate. Last week, 34 island homes went under contract.

• Johns Island: 16 contracts (Median: $712k | $280/sqft).
• James Island: 7 contracts (Median: $995k | $455/sqft).
• Ultra-High-Net-Worth Highlights: Notable contracts included a $10M estate on Kiawah Island, a $5.6M property on Wadmalaw, and a $3.2M home on Sullivan’s Island.

The Hub: Mount Pleasant & The Peninsula

Supply remains tight, and demand remains high in Charleston's most established corridors.

• Mount Pleasant: 29 contracts. Nearly half (14) were priced above $1M, with a median price of $1M ($389/sqft).
• The Peninsula (Downtown): 7 contracts. While the median price matched Mt. Pleasant ($1M), the price per square foot skyrocketed to $681/sq ft, reflecting the premium for historic preservation and walkability.

Suburban Growth: Volume & Value

The "outer rings" continue to absorb the highest volume of buyers seeking affordability and square footage.

• West Ashley: 38 contracts (Median: $580k). Carolina Bay remains a high-demand pocket.
• North Charleston: 22 contracts (Median: $338k). Park Circle continues to lead this sub-market in popularity.
• Summerville/Ladson: 53 contracts (Median: $390k).
• Berkeley County (Hanahan/Goose Creek/Moncks Corner): The week’s volume leader with 84 contracts. Cane Bay alone accounted for 17 of these, proving the continued draw of master-planned amenities.

4. The Attached Market: Condos & Townhomes

The "lock-and-leave" lifestyle remains a vital segment of our market, with 73 contracts signed last week.

• Core Market: The $300k–$499k range saw the most activity (27 units).
• Luxury Tier: 7 luxury units went under contract between $1M and $3.6M, proving that the luxury buyer is increasingly open to high-end attached living.

5. Expert Analysis & "The CharlestonHome Take."

What does this mean for you?

• For Sellers: With a 25-day median turnaround, the market is rewarding sellers who price accurately from day one. In high-demand areas like Mount Pleasant and James Island, "market time" is often even shorter.
• For Buyers: Competition is fierce in the $350k–$600k range. Having a pre-approval and a local expert who can spot "Coming Soon" inventory is no longer optional—it is a necessity.

Trust the Data: As Charleston’s premier real estate resource, CharlestonHome.com combines decades of local experience with raw weekly data to ensure you are never making a decision in the dark.

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Disclaimer: Data is pulled from the CHS Regional MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Market conditions change daily.

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