Presented by The Linda Hall Team – Century 21 First Choice
The October 2025 real estate market in York County, South Carolina continued to evolve with rising inventory, lengthening time on market, and steady price appreciation. Buyers are taking more time, but demand remains solid — especially for well-priced, move-in ready homes. Here's your comprehensive monthly update on local housing trends.
📈 Closed Sales
York County recorded 3,601 closed sales over the past 12 months — a 10.5% increase from last year, showing that buyers are still making moves, even as the pace moderates.
🔁 Pending Sales
3,687 homes went under contract, a 12.9% increase from October 2024, confirming buyer confidence as we close out the fall market.
🆕 New Listings
There were 4,903 new listings over the past 12 months — a 13.9% jump compared to last year. More homeowners are entering the market, helping to balance supply and demand:contentReference.
🏡 Homes for Sale
Active inventory climbed to 887 homes, up 44.7% year-over-year. This gives buyers more negotiating power and eases bidding wars seen in earlier markets.
📦 Months Supply of Inventory
The market now has a 3.1-month supply of homes — a 34.8% increase from last year. While still favoring sellers, this marks continued progress toward a balanced market.
💰 Median Sales Price
The median sales price rose to $435,000, a 3.1% increase from October 2024. Steady home value growth indicates confidence in the York County housing market:contentReference.
📐 Median Price Per Square Foot
Price per square foot held at $212, a 1.0% increase over the past year. This suggests home values are appreciating modestly while remaining competitive.
🔢 Percent of Original List Price Received
Sellers received 97.3% of their original list price — a 1.0% drop from last year. Negotiation power is slowly shifting toward buyers.
⏱ Median Days on Market
The median time to contract was 25 days, up a sharp 56.3% from a year ago. Buyers are taking more time to make decisions, and homes need to be priced and presented well to move quickly.
📅 List to Close Days
The average time from listing to closing rose to 70 days, a 16.7% increase year-over-year. This includes time for financing, inspections, and buyer due diligence.
👣 Showings Per Listing
The average number of showings per listing fell to 4.5, down 19.6%. Fewer showings reflect more inventory and slightly softer urgency from buyers.
🔍 Median Showings to Pending
It still takes a median of 9 showings for a home to go under contract — unchanged from last year. This consistency shows buyers are carefully evaluating their options before committing.
📣 What This Means for You
The York County real estate market in October 2025 is shifting toward balance. Sellers must be realistic with pricing and presentation, while buyers benefit from more options and less competition. Home values remain stable, and demand is still strong for homes that are priced right.
Thinking of buying or selling this fall? Let The Linda Hall Team guide you through with expert advice, hyper-local knowledge, and results-driven strategy.
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