Upstate SC Market Update: September 2026

One-Year Change

-2.2%

Closed Sales

One-Year Change

+1.5%

Median Sales Price

One-Year Change

+7.3%

Months Supply

What the Numbers Are Telling Us: September 2026

The Greater Greenville market cooled a bit in September. Closed sales slipped 2.2% year over year to 1,547, pending sales fell 4.1% to 1,396, and new listings were essentially flat, down 0.6% to 2,333. Year to date, the numbers are still ahead of 2025: closings are up 3.6% and new listings are up 6.1%.

The median sales price rose 1.5% year over year to $324,900, after year-over-year dips in both July and August. Sellers are getting 98.0% of their list price on average, and homes are spending 59 days on market, up from 54 a year ago.

Inventory is up 9.2% to 6,639 homes for sale, and months supply held at 4.4 for the third month in a row. The biggest change was affordability: the index dropped to 91 from 103 a year ago, its lowest reading of the past twelve months. The report notes the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate on September 16 and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate moved above 7% in late September.

Key Metrics: September 2026

Greater Greenville Market at a Glance

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New Listings

2,333

▼ -0.6% year over year

Down slightly from 2,346 in September 2025. Year to date listings are up 6.1% with 22,988 total new listings so far in 2026.

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Pending Sales

1,396

▼ -4.1% year over year

Down from 1,455 in September 2025. Fewer contracts were written than a year ago, though year to date pending sales are still up 2.9%.

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Closed Sales

1,547

▼ -2.2% year over year

Down from 1,582 in September 2025. Year to date closings are still up 3.6% to 14,029.

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Days on Market

59 days

▲ +9.3% year over year

Up from 54 days in September 2025. Homes are taking longer to sell than last year, giving buyers more breathing room to negotiate.

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Median Sales Price

$324,900

▲ +1.5% year over year

Up from $319,964 in September 2025, after year-over-year dips in July and August. Year to date median is essentially flat at $320,125.

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Average Sales Price

$413,880

▼ -2.2% year over year

Down from $423,303 in September 2025. Year to date, the average price is still up 2.2% to $407,638.

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Pct. of List Price Received

98.0%

▼ -0.1% year over year

Down slightly from 98.1% in September 2025. Sellers are still receiving nearly full list price on properly priced homes.

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Inventory of Homes for Sale

6,639

▲ +9.2% year over year

Up from 6,077 in September 2025. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did a year ago.

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Months Supply of Inventory

4.4 months

▲ +7.3% year over year

Up from 4.1 months in September 2025 and unchanged from July and August. Under 6 months is still considered a seller's market.

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Housing Affordability Index

▼ -11.7% year over year

Down from 103 in September 2025. An index of 100 means the median household income exactly matches what is needed to qualify for the median-priced home, so 91 means it now falls short.

David's Take

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers in Upstate SC

If you're a seller, the market still leans your way, but buyers are getting choosier. Pending sales were down 4.1% and homes averaged 59 days on market. Pricing right from day one matters more than it did a year ago.

If you're a buyer, you have more homes to pick from (inventory is up 9.2%) and more time to decide, so you can take a second look before making an offer.

Affordability took the biggest hit this month, with the index falling to 91. With rates moving above 7% in late September, it's worth getting a fresh pre-approval so you know your real buying power before you shop.

At 4.4 months of supply we're still in seller's market territory (a balanced market is typically 5 to 6 months), and that number has held steady since July.

Ready to make a move in this market?

Whether the numbers have you thinking about selling, buying, or investing, David can help you understand what they mean for your specific situation in Upstate SC. Let's talk.

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