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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 79,602 residential properties sold. As of June 2025, the median price for a single-family home is $293,500, with a median AVM value of $292,000 for properties sold in the last year.

There are 16,190 involuntary liens on 13,979 properties, 1,746 in pre-foreclosure, and 1,603,072 properties with more than 50% equity in South Carolina. The market also includes 1,098,035 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.

Market Stats Overview

Total Residential Properties
2,174,304
Total Home Sales
79,602 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$293,500 12 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
21.66%
Current Pre-foreclosures
1,746
% of Properties in Distress
0.08%
Total Involuntary Liens
16,190
% of High Equity Homes
73.73%

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 ($4,149,000), Sheldon ($2,594,000), 29482 ($4,149,000), and 29941 ($2,594,000), 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.

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