2025 Charleston and the Coast Market Reports

Exclusive Market Data from Sotheby's International Realty

Stay informed with the latest data and expert insights from Charleston’s dynamic luxury housing market. As your local Sotheby's Advisor, I've compiled these reports to support buyers, sellers, and investors with real-time intelligence on property trends across the Lowcountry, with a specific focus on Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island home values. Understand the shifts in inventory, price, and days on market to make your most strategic real estate decision.

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Q3 2025 Charleston Market Report

Top 3 Key Takeaways

  • Homesite Values Soaring (Kiawah/Seabrook): Land is the new hot commodity, with the median price for homesites on Kiawah showing significant year-over-year increases, reflecting a desire for custom luxury building.
  • Luxury Stabilizing: The Charleston luxury market (homes over $1M) saw sales volume hold steady or slightly increase, but Days on Market (DOM) increased, indicating buyers are taking their time and exercising more patience/leverage.
  • Inventory is Up: Overall inventory in the Charleston metro area is up significantly, giving buyers more options than in previous years and prompting sellers to price strategically from the start.
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2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook:

Real Estate as a Safe Haven for Wealth

Why the Wealthiest US Households See the Biggest Gains in Luxury Property

Luxury real estate is proving its resilience and outperformance as a stable asset for wealth preservation. The 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook reveals that UHNW buyers are driving the market, prioritizing lifestyle, security, and portfolio diversification. As your local Sotheby’s Advisor, I use this global intelligence to navigate opportunities for you right here on the Charleston Coast and in the Lowcountry's most prestigious markets.