July 2026 York County, SC
Real Estate Market Report
A three-year look at York County single-family home trends using 12 months of rolling CanopyMLS activity through August 17, 2026.
York County's July market data shows a housing market that remains active while continuing to move toward greater balance. Sales and pending activity increased from last year, and the median sales price reached $440,000. At the same time, inventory climbed, homes took longer to sell, and sellers received a slightly smaller share of their original asking price. The result is a market where buyers have more choice and negotiating room, while sellers can still benefit from resilient home values when a property is priced and marketed strategically.
York County Market Trends
Closed Sales
Closed sales increased to 3,626, up 2.3% from the prior year. Buyers are still completing purchases, which signals steady demand even as the market gives them more choices.
Homes for Sale
Inventory rose to 955 homes, 14.2% higher than last year and far above 2024 levels. More available homes give buyers greater selection and make pricing and presentation more important for sellers.
Median Days on Market
The median home now spends 28 days on the market, up from 22 days last year. Buyers generally have more time to evaluate options, while sellers should be prepared for a longer marketing period.
Median List to Close Days
The median list-to-close timeline increased to 73 days. This slower pace gives buyers more breathing room and means sellers should allow additional time when planning a move.
Median % of Original List Price
Sellers received a median 97.2% of their original list price. The gradual decline suggests buyers have gained some negotiating leverage, making accurate initial pricing increasingly important.
Median Price Per Square Foot
Median price per square foot eased to $210 after reaching $213 last year. The change is modest, pointing to relatively stable underlying values despite slower market conditions.
Median Sales Price
York County's median sales price reached $440,000, up 0.9% year over year. Home values remain resilient even as inventory expands and buyers gain more negotiating room.
Median Showings to Pending
The median number of showings needed to reach pending status remained at 9 for the third straight year. That consistency points to steady buyer decision behavior despite the increase in available inventory.
Months Supply of Homes for Sale
Months of supply increased to 3.2 months. York County remains below a deeply oversupplied market, but the steady rise in supply has shifted conditions toward buyers and closer to balance.
New Listings
New listings edged up to 4,883. The increase is much smaller than last year's jump, but buyers continue to benefit from a broader flow of homes coming onto the market.
Pending Sales
Pending sales rose to 3,645, up 3.3% from last year. Contract activity remains healthy, showing that buyers are still responding to well-positioned homes.
Showings Per Listing
Showings per listing declined to 4.3 as buyer attention spread across more available homes. Sellers need strong presentation, competitive pricing, and targeted marketing to stand out.
The Bottom Line
July's numbers show a York County market with active demand but noticeably more room for buyers. Closed sales increased 2.3% and pending sales rose 3.3%, while the median sales price reached $440,000. Those figures indicate that buyers are still making moves and home values have remained comparatively strong.
At the same time, homes for sale increased 14.2%, median days on market rose to 28, and months of supply reached 3.2. Sellers are also receiving a median 97.2% of their original list price. Together, those trends point to more competition among listings and more negotiating leverage for buyers than in the faster-paced market of recent years.
For buyers, the added inventory can mean more options, more time to compare homes, and greater opportunity to negotiate. For sellers, success increasingly depends on correct pricing, strong presentation, and a marketing plan designed to make the property stand out. The Linda Hall Team can help you understand how these countywide trends apply to your neighborhood, price range, and timing.
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