🎉 Charleston Vibes & Market Moves
- Ally Bills
- Jun 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Jun 24
with Ally Bills — Your Go-To Insider for Real Estate & Lowcountry Living
This Month’s Compass: Why Charleston’s Energy is Everything
Charleston is buzzing—sunset yacht parties, rooftop jazz, and record-breaking listings. If you’re not paying attention, you’re missing the magic (and the money).
🌆 Charleston Scene Report: Events You Can’t Miss
Mid-June to Mid-July Events
Date | Event | Location |
6/14 | Glass Animals | Credit One Stadium |
6/15 | Low Country Pizza Festival | The Refinery |
6/18 | Avril Lavigne | Credit One Stadium |
6/18 | Yoga Fest | James Island County Park |
6/19 | Third Thursday | Downtown Summerville |
6/19 | Farmers Market | Isle of Palms |
6/20 - 6/21 | Dave Matthews | Credit One Stadium |
6/21 | CHS Battery Home Game | Patriots Point Soccer Stadium |
6/21 | Matt Rife | North Charleston Coliseum |
6/22 | Gavin Degraw | Credit One Stadium |
6/26 | Thomas Rhett | Credit One Stadium |
6/28 | Party in the USA Bar Crawl | Downtown Charleston |
6/28 | Blueberry Festival | Newton Farm - Hollywood |
6/28 | Chase Rice | The Refinery |
7/4 | 4th of July Cookout | Wild Dunes Resort |
7/4 | 4th of July Fireworks Blast | Patriots Point Naval |
7/4 | Fabulous Fourth in the Creek | Goose Creek Municipal Center |
7/4 | Fireworks & Freedom Festival | Gahagan Park |
7/4 | Fireworks on Folly Beach | Center St, Folly Beach |
7/4 | 4th of July at The Watch | The Watch Rooftop |
7/4 | 4th of July Celebration at Eleve | Grand Bohemian |
7/4 | Red, White & Palm | Little Palm |
7/4 | Rooftop Revelry | Wild Dunes Resort |
7/4 | Seaside Sparks | Wild Dunes Resort |
7/5 | Colonial Games | Middleton Place |
7/7 | Pizza Making Class with Chef Paolo | Frannie & The Fox |
7/8 | Bar Takeover: Wine + Heavy Metal | Sugey's |
7/14 | The July Remix: Bourbon Basics | High Wire Distilling |
7/18 | Luke Bryan | Credit One Stadium |
💰 Market Moves: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Right Now
Local Market Updates for May 2025 Single - Family Detached
Berkeley County
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 581 | 604 | +4.0% | 2,680 | 2,767 | +3.2% |
Closed Sales | 409 | 495 | +21.0% | 1,856 | 1,916 | +3.2% |
Median Sales Price | $423,815 | $425,000 | +0.3% | $405,078 | $415,000 | +2.4% |
Average Sales Price | $509,014 | $556,718 | +9.4% | $529,564 | $542,845 | +2.5% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 98.7% | 97.1% | -1.6% | 98.0% | 97.0% | -1.0% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 35 | 45 | +28.6% | 38 | 51 | +34.2% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 1,022 | 1,114 | +9.0% |
Charleston County
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 809 | 795 | -1.7% | 3,318 | 3,783 | +14.0% |
Closed Sales | 535 | 553 | +3.4% | 2,174 | 2,300 | +5.8% |
Median Sales Price | $700,000 | $675,000 | -3.6% | $674,711 | $693,125 | +2.7% |
Average Sales Price | $1,032,122 | $1,013,113 | -1.8% | $961,831 | $1,032,204 | +7.3% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 96.9% | 96.2% | -0.7% | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 28 | 38 | +35.7% | 32 | 43 | +34.4% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 1,134 | 1,496 | +31.9% |
Dorchester County
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 404 | 344 | -14.9% | 1,730 | 1,664 | -3.8% |
Closed Sales | 334 | 230 | -31.1% | 1,286 | 958 | -25.5% |
Median Sales Price | $383,374 | $391,718 | +2.2% | $383,896 | $392,693 | +2.3% |
Average Sales Price | $397,223 | $433,727 | +9.2% | $401,450 | $427,738 | +6.5% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 96.6% | 97.0% | +0.4% | 96.7% | 97.2% | +0.5% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 32 | 36 | +12.5% | 37 | 43 | +16.2% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 548 | 687 | +25.4% |
Downtown Charleston
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 36 | 27 | -25.0% | 144 | 159 | +10.4% |
Closed Sales | 15 | 25 | +66.7% | 77 | 88 | +14.3% |
Median Sales Price | $1,265,000 | $1,755,000 | +38.7% | $1,400,000 | $1,777,500 | +27.0% |
Average Sales Price | $1,974,367 | $2,114,803 | +7.1% | $1,949,624 | $2,598,733 | +33.3% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 93.8% | 92.7% | -1.2% | 94.4% | 93.4% | -1.1% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 71 | 43 | -39.4% | 44 | 4347 | +6.8% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 75 | 71 | -5.3% |
Lower Mount Pleasant
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 100 | 98 | -2.0% | 384 | 419 | +9.1% |
Closed Sales | 66 | 51 | -22.7% | 238 | 257 | +8.0% |
Median Sales Price | $1,286,250 | $1,210,000 | -5.9% | $1,081,250 | $1,200,000 | +11.0% |
Average Sales Price | $1,449,760 | $1,398,341 | -3.5% | $1,376,224 | $1,480,944 | +7.6% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 97.4% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 96.5% | 95.2% | -1.3% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 20 | 24 | +20.0% | 23 | 36 | +56.5% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 110 | 146 | +32.7% | -- | -- | -- |
Isle of Palms
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 25 | 21 | -16.0% | 104 | 106 | +1.9% |
Closed Sales | 17 | 8 | -52.9% | 53 | 38 | -28.3% |
Median Sales Price | $2,375,000 | $3,360,000 | +41.5% | $2,250,000 | $3,225,000 | +43.3% |
Average Sales Price | $3,437,428 | $3,450,938 | +0.4% | $2,623,420 | $3,334,757 | +27.1% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 93.6% | 93.0% | -0.6% | 93.0% | 96.4% | +3.7% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 37 | 54 | +45.9% | 41 | 56 | +36.6% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 57 | 72 | +26.4% | -- | -- | -- |
James Island
Key Metrics | May 2024 | May 2025 | Percent Change | Year to Date 2024 | Year to Date 2025 | Percent Change |
New Listings | 68 | 76 | +11.8% | 266 | 347 | +30.5% |
Closed Sales | 49 | 50 | +2.0% | 186 | 205 | +10.2% |
Median Sales Price | $665,000 | $700,000 | +5.3% | $657,000 | $675,000 | +2.7% |
Average Sales Price | $896,691 | $845,886 | -5.7% | $785,635 | $800,131 | +1.8% |
Percent of Original List Price Received | 98.8% | 95.6% | -3.2% | 96.6% | 95.7% | -0.9% |
Days on Market Until Sale | 22 | 32 | +45.5% | 28 | 38 | +35.7% |
Inventory of Homes for Sale | 61 | 124 | +103.3% | -- | -- | -- |
Let’s grab coffee and talk vision. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just vibing—Charleston is moving fast. DM me or hit my link in bio to schedule something real. - Ally
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
(260)437-9968
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