Chester County, South Carolina (Chester, Great Falls, Richburg and Fort Lawn) is a smaller market, so monthly numbers swing more. September 2026 tilted toward buyers.
September 2026 at a glance
| Metric | Sept 2025 | Sept 2026 | Change | |---|---|---|---| | Median sale price | $299,000 | $268,450 | -10.2% | | Closed sales | 39 | 38 | -2.6% | | Pending sales | 42 | 35 | -16.7% | | New listings | 73 | 38 | -47.9% | | Days on market | 47 | 77 | +63.8% | | % of original list price received | 94.1% | 90.5% | -3.8% | | Homes for sale (inventory) | 173 | 151 | -12.7% | | Months of supply | 5.2 | 4.4 | -15.4% |
Year to date through September, the median sale price is $288,000, down 0.7% from the same period in 2025.
What it means for buyers
Buyers have real leverage in Chester County right now. Homes averaged 77 days on market, and sellers received 90.5% of their original list price. It's also one of the more affordable areas in the Charlotte region, with land and USDA-eligible areas worth a look.
What it means for sellers
Fewer homes are coming on the market, which helps. But buyers are taking their time, so price to the current market and expect to negotiate.
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Source: Canopy MLS, Inc., Local Market Update for September 2026 provided by the Canopy Realtor® Association (current as of October 5, 2026). Median price does not account for seller concessions. Percent changes on small samples can look extreme.