York, Lancaster, Chester and Chesterfield County residential sales trends for single-family, condo, and townhome properties.

According to data from Canopy MLS, as of December 2025, for the York-Lancaster-Chester SC micro region, just south of Charlotte, NC, improving inventory levels and increased transaction volume were contributing factors to a rise in prices at a more sustainable pace.

The Report shows that closed sales for the region increased 7.2 percent over 2024 to a total of 6,624 transactions, and all four counties experienced sales growth in 2025. Inventory expanded 49.1 percent with New Construction accounting for 28 percent of properties on the market.

The Counties Report also shows pricing conditions remained resilient throughout 2025. Median sales price rose over 2024, while the average sales price increased approximately 3.3 percent to $441,803, which reflects a continued demand for housing across the region despite affordability challenges. Homes continue to receive just under full asking price at 98.2 percent. The average days on market increased 30 percent from 2024 to 52 days, providing buyers with more time for decision-making and negotiation compared to the fast-paced conditions of recent years.

“Looking back on 2025, the market demonstrated a healthy recalibration,” said Colleen Coesens, a Canopy MLS Board Director and Realtor®/Broker with EXP Realty, Rock Hill. “Inventory growth gave buyers more flexibility, while steady price appreciation showed that demand remained intact. As we move into 2026, these fundamentals position the region for a more balanced and sustainable year ahead.”

Colleen adds, “With inventory rebuilding and mortgage rates expected to stabilize in 2026, both buyers and sellers are entering the new year with clearer expectations. This environment encourages thoughtful decision-making and supports long-term market stability.”

Canopy MLS closes with, “As the region enters 2026, market metrics point toward continued normalization. Inventory levels remain well above recent lows, price growth has moderated, and demand remains steady, setting the stage for a housing market defined less by urgency and more by balance and opportunity”.

If you are curious about what your home is worth or if it’s a good time for you to buy or sell, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We would love to share our perspective on Lake Wylie and the Charlotte area.

All data in this report is sourced from Canopy MLS as of December 2025.

Waterfront Home values continue to rise along with inventory which is something you don’t see very often in the Real Estate Market, Average Home prices are in excess of 1.7 Million Dollars

Strong demand has cooled a bit and  Homes are selling below the 50 day mark with inventory  around 80 Homes for sale. Overall it’s a pretty balanced market,

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In addition to the longer time on the market, there are more homes on the market giving buyers more choices than they have had in a long time. There are now 4,667 homes listed for sale, up to a 1.3 month supply of inventory. This is a far cry from the 4-6 month supply which signals a balanced market between buyers and sellers. This means that we are still in the persisting sellers market.

From this same report from the Canopy Realtor Association, you can see data for the Lake Wylie area. When you look into the numbers, you see some of the same trends. Homes are staying on the market for an average of 41 days before going under contract. This is up 141.2% from the 17 day average last May.

Prices seem to be holding steady in Lake Wylie. Average sales prices are down just 0.1% to $604,508. Sellers are still getting an average of 98.6% of list price from their homes. We are seeing a slowdown in the market, which typically happens during the summer months, but didn’t happen last year in the frenzy of sales before this slowdown.

This slowdown doesn’t mean that now is a bad time to list your home. It just means that you have to be prepared that it could take a month or more before you get a contract on your home instead of getting multiple offers the first day.

If you are curious about what your home is worth or if it’s a good time for you to buy, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We would love to share our perspective on Lake Wylie and the Charlotte area. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

The interesting thing is that investors are not selling the homes they have right now. This means that their portion of the marketshare is staying stable. It could also mean fewer homes listed for sale by flippers further reducing the inventory of homes on the market. We will just have to see if this impacts the typically robust spring season.

One trend that we saw in full force during the Covid pandemic was the rise of all-cash offers. There are even many companies that will help you to make an all-cash offer with a financing clause on the back end of the transaction. This has helped many people to be able to compete in the crazy market we saw in 2021 and 2022.

It appears that the trend of all-cash offers winning contracts in multiple-offer situations is going to stay. Sellers really seem to like the flexibility of closing sooner as the process to acquire a new mortgage can be lengthy. Deals can also fall through if the financing conditions are not met. This leaves a seller with the earnest money, but the stigma of relisting their home.

If you are considering an all-cash offer, but you don’t have enough cash on hand, be sure to research your options for a reputable company to help you. We can offer you our advice on companies we have worked with in the past to help you make your decision.

If you are curious about what your home is worth or if it’s a good time for you to buy, give us a call at 803-831-8588. We would love to share our perspective on Lake Wylie and the Charlotte area. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

When you look at the numbers for the Lake Wylie area, you see that there is definitely more inventory, 148 homes for sale compared to 126 last December, an increase of 17.5%. Prices however have gone down slightly from $568,701 last December to $548,539 this December. This decrease of just over $20,000 could be caused by just a waterfront property or two due to the small sample size. We’ll need to see the numbers going forward before we declare a price decrease trend.

One trend we can state for sure is that homes are spending more time on the market than last year before a sale. 52 days on average this year as opposed to 32 days last year during the height of the frenzy. This 62.5% increase is largely due to higher interest rates and the rise in prices. This has provided many more options for buyers and helped them so they don’t have to rush into such a big decision.

Buyers are paying on average 95.3% of list price so they are not having to make the types of concessions we were seeing last year. Buyers need no longer offer to skip inspections or appraisals. This brings more equality to contracts so buyers have more power and sellers don’t hold all the cards.

For information about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

The new monthly numbers from the Canopy Realtor Association show that inventory is up to a 1.6 month supply with 7,104 homes for sale. Homes are going under contract in an average of 22 days, up 37.5% from 16 days at this time last year. So, more homes are available and they are staying on the market longer. Prices however have continued to rise with the median home price now up to $380,000, up 13.4% from last September.

When we look at the numbers for just Lake Wylie, you see the same trend. There are now 176 homes for sale, up 19.7% from 147 homes for sale last September. These homes are going under contract in an average of 23 days up 15% from the 20 days last year. This shows stronger demand for homes at the lake than in the entire Charlotte region.

Prices in Lake Wylie are going up with the median price rising 19.6% to $549,990. Last September the median price was $460,000. This is a rise of just under $90,000 in just one year.

Between prices rising and interest rates being hiked, and the time of year, we are seeing fewer homes listed for sale than last year when we were in a frenzy of real estate transactions. New listings are down 19.7%, pending sales are down 27.1%, and closed sales are down 21.8% from last September.

All of these trends mean that buyers are finally gaining some leverage in transactions. Gone are the days when sellers got everything they wanted. Sellers are starting to offer to pay closing costs and/or buy down interest rates. Buyers are no longer waiving inspection clauses or appraisal clauses in contracts. Buyers are also not in as big of a rush to grab the last good deal so they can be much more discerning.

If you want to know more about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

There is no relief with continuing to rent either. Rental prices have soared as landlords are having to pay more in taxes as home values are reassessed and as the costs for management and maintenance have risen sharply. They pass these costs directly to renters with higher pet deposits, increased rent payments, and maintenance fees.

So, why should buyers hold out any hope? Well, right now buyers are holding all of the cards except for the high interest rates. With more homes on the market, buyers are able to set a lot of the terms of real estate transactions including getting sellers to pay closing costs, having the seller pay down their interest rates, and being able to negotiate price. Dangerous practices such as waiving inspections and appraisals are not happening anymore further protecting buyers.

Buyers who felt rushed during the height of the frenzy now have time to consider decisions instead of being rushed into what is typically the largest single financial decision you will make. High interest rates won’t be around forever so the one downside can always be remedied by refinancing a loan when conditions are more favorable.

If you want to know more about buying and selling homes in the Lake Wylie Area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

Boatshore is located in Rock Hill off of Mt Gallant Road near Pier 51 restaurant. The neighborhood location is convenient to highway access to connect with Uptown Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport. There is great shopping, dining, and entertainment nearby as well.

The streets in Boatshore are all named after butterfly species, and you will see many natural elements in the neighborhood and the surrounding community. There are nature preserves nearby, as well as Ebenezer Park just down the road. The park features a public boat ramp for lake access as well as other amenities.

There are 72 homes in Boatshore spread along one main street and five cul-de-sacs. It is not a through neighborhood so there is little traffic. Homes here were built in the early 2000’s and are typically between 1,100 and 1,500 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Many of the homes have decks, patios, and porches to take advantage of the great weather.

In the past two years nine homes in Boatshore have sold for an average price of $231,933. The price range over that same time period was $195,000 – $277,500. These homes are great for singles, families, and are great for downsizing. There are currently no homes for sale in the community, but we can help you be the first to know when a home is listed here. Boatshore is definitely worth a look.

For more information on buying or selling a home in Boatshore or any other neighborhood in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

When you look at just the Lake Wylie area, you see that in every metric, we are doing better than last year. Home sales are happening faster and selling for more money than last year. They are selling in an average of 21 days on the market. Sellers are typically getting 101.5% of list price for an average sales price of $493,288, up 16.1% from 2020.

While this is great news for sellers, it can be disheartening for buyers. They have to bring more money to the table, and be willing to offer above list price for a home, and they can’t take any time to think over what can be the largest financial decision in their lives. And sellers typically have to turn around and become buyers so they don’t escape the tough parts of the current market.

New listings are up 11.4% in Lake Wylie when compared to last October. Pending sales were up a fraction at 0.8% gain from last October. Closed sales were down in number compared to last year, but year to date are still up 13.7%.

All of this is to say that the market is still robust, and sellers still have the upper hand in negotiations. There are not many deals to be had currently, and we are still seeing multiple offer situations. Mortgage rates are currently still hovering just above 3% for a 30-year fixed rate which is still a great deal for buyers.

If you are ready to buy or sell a home in the Lake Wylie area, call us at 803-831-8588. We can help you get into the home of your dreams. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.

When you look at the numbers for Lake Wylie, you see that new listings are up 48.5% from last June. There are now 121 homes for sale representing a 0.8 month supply. Homes are selling quickly with the average home spending 15 days on the market before it is under contract.

This is 75% faster than last year at this time. This means that buyers and sellers have to be ready for a quick moving transaction.

The average time it takes to go from listing a home to the closing table was down on average to just 82 days. This is down 30% from last June. New construction homes typically skew the number higher as they can be listed while they are still in process of being built, but all cash offers can lower this number as they can close in as little time as a week.

Homes are selling for more money, with the average sale price coming in at just under $520,000. This is up 23.1% from last June.

Buyers are paying on average 102.3% of list price for homes right now. For a $520,000 home, that’s a $11,960 premium.

There seems to be no end to the seller’s market that has persisted for years. This means that sellers have the upper hand in negotiations and will until the supply is higher than the demand. With many people still relocating to the area, it seems that the trend could continue for some time to come.

All of these numbers come from the monthly report from the Canopy Realtor Association. Their monthly report uses numbers from the Canopy Multiple Listing Service. For the Charlotte Region, they use data from 12 counties in North Carolina and 4 counties in South Carolina.

For more information on the Lake Wylie area, especially buying and selling homes, neighborhood information, and much more, call us at 803-831-8588. You can view current listings and create custom searches on our website here.