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South Carolina Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, South Carolina saw 83,674 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $304,000, with a median AVM value of $300,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 19,417 involuntary liens on 16,558 properties, 9,995 in pre-foreclosure, and 1,562,983 properties with more than 50% equity in South Carolina. The market also includes 1,006,786 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
2,224,050
Total Home Sales
83,674 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$304,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
24.71%
Current Pre-foreclosures
9,995
% of Properties in Distress
0.45%
Total Involuntary Liens
19,417
% of High Equity Homes
70.28%
South Carolina Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in South Carolina based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Sullivans Island ($4,277,000), Sheldon ($2,644,000), 29482 ($4,277,000), and 29941 ($2,644,000), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across South Carolina. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.