Fort Mill, SC Real Estate Market Report
Q1-2026 vs. Q1-2025 — What You Need to Know
If you’re keeping an eye on real estate trends in Fort Mill, SC, whether you’re buying, selling, or just watching the local housing market, understanding what’s happening with home prices, inventory, and demand can help you make informed decisions. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or planning to sell, here’s what you need to know about home prices, inventory, and local housing trends in Quarter 1-2026.
Fort Mill Real Estate Snapshot for Quarter 1-2026 vs Quarter 1-2025
Here are the key questions (and answers) that explain what’s really happening in the Fort Mill, SC housing market right now:
Are home prices going up or down?
Short answer: Down modestly.
- Median Price: $489,833 in Q1-2026 (↓ 6.2% from $522,167 in Q1-2025)
- Average Price: $546,608 in Q1-2026 (↓ 3.5% from $566,289 in Q1-2025)
👉 What this means: Prices have softened compared to last year, with a more noticeable dip in median price. This suggests some downward pressure, particularly in mid-range price points, but not a sharp correction.
Are homes taking longer to sell?
Yes—noticeably longer.
- Days on Market: 59 days in Q1-2026 (↑ from 48 days, +22.9% from Q1-2025)
👉 What this means: Buyers are moving more cautiously and homes are taking longer to go under contract compared with last year.
Is there more inventory available?
Yes—and this is a major shift.
- New Listings: 555 in Q1-2026 (↑ 6.3% from 522 in Q1-2025)
- Active Inventory: 1,611 homes in Q1-2026 (↑ 16.5% from 1,383 in Q1-2025)
- Months Supply of Inventory: 5.98 months in Q1-2026 (↑ from 4.89 months in Q1-2025, +22.3%)
👉 What this means: Inventory is clearly rising across the board. More listings combined with slower sales is building supply, giving buyers more choices and negotiating power. Fort Mill is moving toward a more balanced market and into home buyer territory.
Are more or fewer homes selling?
Slightly fewer homes are selling.
- Homes Sold: 284 in Q1-2026 (↓ 1.4% from 288 in Q1-2025)
👉 What this means: Sales activity is relatively stable but slightly down, indicating demand has cooled just enough to slow the pace of the market.
Are buyers still paying full price?
Almost—but with slightly more negotiation.
- List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 98.36% in Q1-2026 (↑ from 98.19% in Q1-2025)
👉 What this means: Buyers are still paying very close to asking price, and interestingly, this metric ticked up slightly—showing that well-priced homes are still commanding strong offers.
What about price per square foot?
Also slightly down.
- Price per Sq Ft: $225 (↓ 1.3% from $228 in Q1-2025)
👉 What this means: This reinforces the trend of mild price softening and a shift in buyer behavior.
So… what’s really happening in the Fort Mill market?
The Big Picture:
- Inventory is up
- Sales are slightly down
- Homes are taking longer to sell
- Prices are softening
👉 Bottom Line: The market is slower moving, more balanced, and increasingly buyer-friendly—but still fundamentally stable.
What does this mean for you if you’re buying or selling a home in Fort Mill?
If You’re Selling A Fort Mill Home:
- Pricing correctly right from the start is critical
- Expect more competition from other home sellers
- Presentation and staging matters more than ever
If You’re Buying A Fort Mill Home:
- More choices than last year at the same time
- Less competition from other buyers
- Better opportunity to negotiate on price and/or concessions
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