February brings fresh data and a clearer picture of where the York County real estate market is heading in 2026. While the broader market continues to shift toward more balance, York County is showing real strengths — particularly on the sales and pricing front. Here's a full breakdown of every key metric and what it means for buyers and sellers right now.
Closed Sales
12-Month Rolling · Single-Family
▲ Favors Sellers
Closed sales in York County jumped 8.2% year over year — dramatically outpacing the broader MLS at just +2.4%. Buyers are still closing when homes are priced and presented correctly, and demand remains active. For sellers, this is one of the most encouraging data points in this report.
Homes for Sale
Active Inventory · Single-Family
▲ Favors Buyers
Inventory in York County has nearly doubled since 2024, giving buyers significantly more choices and less urgency. For sellers, rising supply means that standing out now requires intentional pricing, strong marketing, and a home that shows well from the first click.
Median Days on Market
Time to Contract · Single-Family
▲ Favors Buyers
Homes are taking more than twice as long to sell as in 2024. Buyers now have time to evaluate and negotiate without the panic of a frenzied market. Sellers should build this into their timeline expectations and work with their agent on a strategy that accounts for a longer runway to the right offer.
Median List to Close Days
Full Transaction Timeline · Single-Family
▲ Favors Buyers
The full transaction process from listing to closing now takes a median of 73 days in York County — up nearly 33% from 2024. Sellers should plan carefully around this timeline, especially if coordinating a purchase on the other end. Buyers benefit from a less hurried process for due diligence and financing.
Median % of Original List Price
Sale Price vs. Original Ask · Single-Family
▲ Slight Buyer Edge
Sellers are still receiving 97.1% of their original asking price — remarkably close — but the trend is drifting downward each year. This is a small but meaningful win for buyers, signaling more room to negotiate, especially when a home is priced above true market value from the start.
Median Price Per Square Foot
Value Benchmark · Single-Family
▲ Favors Sellers
Price per square foot is essentially flat at $211 — down just half a percent from last year. This stability signals that underlying property values are holding firm. For buyers hoping for a meaningful price correction, the data suggests that waiting is unlikely to produce significant savings.
Median Sales Price
Closed Transaction Prices · Single-Family
▲ Strongly Favors Sellers
York County's median sales price continues to climb, reaching $439,900 — nearly $32,000 above the broader MLS median of $408,000. This sustained appreciation confirms that long-term value growth remains intact. For buyers, it's a clear signal that entering the market sooner protects purchasing power.
Median Showings to Pending
Buyer Decision Behavior · Single-Family
— Balanced
York County has held at a consistent 9 showings to go under contract for three straight years. This is a stabilizing signal for both sides. Well-prepared sellers are still attracting serious, decisive buyers — and buyers are moving with clarity rather than panic, which makes for a healthier transaction for everyone.
Months Supply of Homes
Market Balance Indicator · Single-Family
▲ Shifting to Buyers
A balanced market is generally 4–6 months of supply. At 3.1 months, York County still leans seller-favorable — but the gap is narrowing steadily each year. Buyers are gaining leverage. Well-prepared sellers continue to perform well, but strategic pricing and presentation now matter more than ever.
New Listings
12-Month Rolling · Single-Family
▲ Favors Buyers
New listings grew 6.5% year over year — a healthy influx that is expanding buyer choices without overwhelming the market. For sellers entering today, rising competition makes preparation and positioning more important than ever. The homes that show well and are priced right are still moving.
Pending Sales
Contracts Written · Single-Family
▲ Favors Sellers
Pending sales surged 9.2% year over year in York County — the strongest growth figure in this entire report, and well ahead of the broader MLS at +5.1%. Buyers are actively going under contract, not just browsing. For sellers with realistic expectations, this is one of the most encouraging signals in today's data.
Showings Per Listing
Foot Traffic Indicator · Single-Family
▲ Favors Buyers
Showings per listing have dropped from 7.1 in 2024 to just 4.4 in 2026 as inventory has grown and buyer attention is spread across more options. For sellers, this is the clearest argument for investing in professional photography and compelling marketing. For buyers, it means less competition at individual showings.
The Bottom Line
What This Means for York County Buyers & Sellers
February's data tells a story of a market finding its footing. York County continues to outperform the broader region on closed sales, pending sales, and median price — all pointing to sustained demand and long-term value. At the same time, growing inventory, longer days on market, and fewer showings per listing paint a picture of a market that now rewards strategy over speed.
For buyers, conditions are improving in meaningful ways: more choices, more time, and more room to negotiate than at any point in the last several years. For sellers, the fundamentals remain solid — but gone are the days when any home at any price sells quickly. Positioning matters more right now than it has in years.
This is the kind of market where local insight makes a real difference. Understanding how these trends apply to your specific neighborhood, price range, and goals can meaningfully change your outcome.
The Linda Hall Team of Century 21 First Choice helps York County buyers and sellers turn market data into smart, well-timed decisions. We'd love to talk through what these numbers mean for you.
All data sourced from CanopyMLS. Report provided by Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association. Each data point represents 12 months of rolling activity as of March 2, 2026. Data deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. SAM © 2026 ShowingTime Plus, LLC.