Carolina Forest Housing Market Report January 2025•Horry County, South Carolina

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Housing Prices in Carolina Forest, SC

How much do homes in Carolina Forest, SC cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Carolina Forest, SC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Carolina Forest is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since January 2024

Since last year, Carolina Forest has remained a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Carolina Forest is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$350,000$193/SqFt
+$7,255
+2.1%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Carolina Forest have sold for 2.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Carolina Forest was $350,000 in January 2025, up 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $193.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Waterbridge
+18.2%
Carolina Forest
+2.1%
Plantation Lakes
-4.3%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJan 2024Jan 2025Change YoY
1$130K$135K
+3.8%
2$199.4K$183K
-8.3%
3$299.4K$300K
0.2%
4$519.4K$475K
-8.6%
5$685K$730.7K
+6.7%

Summary: Carolina Forest housing price by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +3.8%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -8.3%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -8.6%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +6.7%.

Housing supply in Carolina Forest, SC

How many homes are available in Carolina Forest, SC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
433Last MonthJan 2025
4232 months agoDec 2024
+2.4 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Summary: The Carolina Forest real estate market had 433 homes for sale in Jan 2025, a 2.4 % increase compared to Dec 2024.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
40Last MonthJan 2025
582 months agoDec 2024
-31.0 %
Change MoMDec – Jan

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsDec 2024Jan 2025Change MoM
177
0.0%
28684
-2.3%
3163169
+3.7%
4118120
+1.7%
54953
+8.2%

Summary: Carolina Forest housing inventory by bedroom type for January 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -2.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +3.7%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +1.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +8.2%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Carolina Forest, SC cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price8 Homes

Under Asking Price31 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Carolina Forest, you may be able to get a good deal. 77.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 40 homes were sold or pending in Carolina Forest in January 2025, down by 31.0% month-over-month. Of the 40 sold homes, 78% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and and 3% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Carolina Forest, SC

How long does it take to sell a home in Carolina Forest, SC?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days17 Homes

Over 90 Days22 Homes

Insight

Most homes in Carolina Forest are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During January 2025, 40 homes were sold in Carolina Forest; 3% of homes were sold within 30 days, 43% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 55% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
130 DaysThis YearJan 2025
121 Days1 year agoJan 2024
+7.5 %
Change YoYJan 2024 – Jan 2025

Summary: Homes in Carolina Forest had an average listing age of 130 days in Jan 2025, up by 7.5% compared to the previous year.

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