Mid-year Market update for York, SC!

🏡 York, SC Real Estate Market Update – Mid-Year 2025

As we reach the halfway point of 2025, the York, South Carolina real estate market shows strong and steady activity, particularly in the single-family residential segment. Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of buying or selling in the area.

📊 Overall Market Snapshot

Between January 1 and July 6, 2025, 348 single-family homes were sold in York (ZIP 29745), with 193 active listings currently on the market and 27 pending sales. This reflects a healthy level of buyer demand and ongoing seller participation.

  • Average Sold Price: $422,192

  • Total Sales Volume: Over $146 million

  • Most common financing:

    • Conventional: 150 sales

    • FHA: 98 sales

    • VA: 32 sales

    • Cash: 58 sales

💰 Price Points with the Most Activity

  • $300,000–$349,999: 78 homes sold

  • $350,000–$399,999: 51 homes sold

  • $500,000–$599,999: 46 homes sold
    These ranges suggest strong buyer activity in the mid-to-upper market, particularly among homes with 3–4+ bedrooms.

🏠 What’s Selling

  • Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are leading in volume, with 168 units sold, showing continued demand from growing families or buyers seeking more space.

  • Homes in the $260,000–$299,999 and $400,000–$499,999 ranges also remain competitive with multiple pending sales, especially for 3- and 4-bedroom properties.

Days on Market

  • A large portion of homes (162 units) sold within the first 30 days, demonstrating how quickly well-priced and well-presented homes are moving.

  • However, some properties are lingering longer — with 35 taking between 61–90 days and 17 on the market for 6+ months — highlighting the importance of strategic pricing and marketing.

🔑 Key Takeaways for Buyers

  • Act fast: Desirable homes are moving quickly, particularly those under $400K.

  • Be prepared: With a wide variety of loan types used, talk to a lender early to stay competitive.

  • Opportunities exist: Homes in the higher price points ($600K+) show slightly slower movement, which may present negotiation opportunities.

🏡 Advice for Sellers

  • Price it right: The bulk of activity is concentrated in the $300K–$500K range.

  • Market presentation matters: With nearly 200 homes actively listed, buyers have options — make sure yours stands out.

  • VA and FHA buyers are active: Ensure your home meets requirements for government-backed financing if applicable.

Whether you're thinking of making a move or just watching the market, York remains a desirable area with solid demand and growing interest. If you'd like a customized market analysis for your home — or help navigating your next purchase — I'm here to help.

📲 Reach out today to start the conversation!

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