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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for June 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Charleston real estate market. *
Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Rolling three-month supply and activity totals for the selected period.
Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).
Year-over-year trends in Charleston show mixed movement in home values and listing activity. Typical home values over the rolling three-month period are down compared to a year ago, while the median list price has risen by roughly double-digit percentages. At the same time, the number of homes sold has edged higher year over year even as new listings and pending sales have both declined.
Looking at the latest rolling three-month snapshot ending in May 2026, prices and inventory reflect a market in transition. The typical home value is about $175,000, with a median list price near $210,000 and a median price per square foot around $102, while there are 19 active listings and 8 homes sold. Inventory sits at roughly four months of supply, which aligns with the area’s designation as a seller’s market but offers buyers more options than in very tight conditions.
Marketing time and contract activity point to steady demand. Homes are taking about 29 days to go under contract on a typical basis, and more than half of recent listings have gone off the market within two weeks, yet only about 13 percent of sales are closing above the asking price and the average sale-to-list ratio hovers just under 100 percent. With new listings down compared to last year and buyers still active, both buyers and sellers in Charleston can benefit from using Agent Pronto to connect with a local agent who understands these shifting dynamics.
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Charleston immediately feels distinct from nearby Fort Smith or Greenwood, offering a smaller, close‑knit setting while still giving residents practical access to larger employers, shopping, and healthcare. Here, community life moves at a thoughtful pace, shaped by long‑standing local traditions and multi‑generation families who know one another by name.
Daily life often centers on school and community events. The Charleston School District is a point of pride, with Friday nights at the football field turning into community gatherings as much as games. Families make regular use of Charleston City Park for ballfields, playgrounds, and seasonal events, while the Charleston Public Library offers programs for kids and adults that keep neighbors connected year round.
Outdoors, residents can quickly reach the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests for hiking, fishing, and camping, or enjoy the rural roads that wind through Franklin County farmland. Local dining spots and small businesses support a modest but growing sense of amenities without losing the area’s rural identity, with broader options in Alma and Van Buren.
With steady regional growth around the Fort Chaffee area, timing and preparation matter whether you are planning to buy or sell in Charleston. Agent Pronto can connect you with a local real estate agent who understands the community, current pricing, and how to position you for a successful move in this changing market, for both buyers and sellers.
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