July 2026 Real Estate Market Report
The CTAR Market Reports for July 2026 have arrived. Stay Informed here each month.
South Mount Pleasant
South Mount Pleasant continued to see healthy sales activity in July, with closed sales and home values increasing year over year. While new listings declined slightly, buyer demand remained active, even as homes took longer to sell.
- Median sales price increased 15.5% to $1,450,000.
- Average sales price rose 4.6% to $1,619,919.
- New listings decreased 6.8%, with 69 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales increased 19.6%, while homes averaged 35 days on market.
North Mount Pleasant
Upper Mount Pleasant saw steady sales activity in July, with closed sales holding level year over year and average sales price remaining relatively stable. Fewer new listings came to market, while homes took longer to sell compared to last July.
- Median sales price decreased 4.7% to $1,055,000.
- Average sales price rose 0.9% to $1,197,178.
- New listings decreased 7.7%, with 96 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales remained unchanged at 86, while homes averaged 35 days on market.
Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms saw significant price growth in July, with both median and average sales prices rising notably year over year. While fewer homes changed hands, available inventory increased, giving buyers more options in this high-value coastal market.
- Median sales price increased 26.3% to $2,425,000.
- Average sales price rose 72.8% to $4,240,222.
- New listings decreased 25.0%, with 15 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales decreased 18.2%, while homes averaged 60 days on market.
Sullivan’s Island
Sullivan’s Island saw significant price growth in July, with both median and average sales prices rising sharply year over year. New listings also increased, while limited sales activity and longer market times reflected the island’s highly specialized luxury market.
- Median sales price increased 164.4% to $6,875,000.
- Average sales price rose 44.2% to $6,875,000.
- New listings increased 75.0%, with 7 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales decreased 33.3% to 2, while homes averaged 176 days on market.
Downtown Charleston
Downtown Charleston saw a notable increase in sales activity in July, with closed sales rising significantly year over year. More homes also came to market, while both median and average sales prices declined compared to last July.
- Median sales price decreased 20.0% to $1,825,000.
- Average sales price decreased 8.2% to $2,404,786.
- New listings increased 8.7%, with 25 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales increased 50.0% to 21, while homes averaged 44 days on market.
Upper Charleston Peninsula
The Upper Charleston Peninsula saw continued sales activity in July, with both home prices and closed sales increasing year over year. Fewer new listings came to market, while homes took longer to sell compared to last July.
- Median sales price increased 5.9% to $1,117,500.
- Average sales price rose 2.3% to $1,184,300.
- New listings decreased 20.8%, with 19 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales increased 17.6% to 20, while homes averaged 48 days on market.
West Ashley
West Ashley saw positive momentum in July, with home prices, new listings and closed sales all increasing year over year. Buyers had more homes to choose from, while properties also moved slightly faster than they did last July.
- Median sales price increased 6.5% to $584,000.
- Average sales price rose 6.2% to $674,918.
- New listings increased 13.9%, with 131 homes coming to market.
- Closed sales increased 3.1% to 101, while homes averaged 31 days on market.
Market Takeaway
July 2026 reflected an active Charleston real estate market, with sales activity strengthening across several key areas. Downtown Charleston and South Mount Pleasant saw notable increases in closed sales, while Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island recorded significant price growth. West Ashley also posted gains in home values and new listings. While homes took longer to sell in some markets, continued buyer activity and evolving inventory created opportunities for both buyers and sellers across the Charleston area.
