September 2026 Data

📊 Grand Strand Market Snapshot — All Seven Markets

Single Family + Condo/Townhouse/Apt.  |  Source: Realtors Property Resource®

Myrtle Beach saw median days jump from 50 in August to 66 in September — a 34.69% increase that tells you buyers are taking their time. Inventory climbed to 8.86 months, among the highest on the Strand. Median sold price dipped slightly to $333,500, down 0.97% from August’s $335,000. The sold-to-list ratio held at 96.5%, down just 0.12%.

For buyers: this is one of the most favorable conditions on the Strand right now. Eight-plus months of supply and 66 median days means motivated sellers and real room to negotiate. For sellers: price discipline is essential. Correctly priced homes are still moving; overpriced listings will sit in an environment where buyers have abundant options.

North Myrtle Beach holds the highest inventory reading on the Grand Strand at 8.95 months — flat from August but persistently elevated. The one encouraging data point: median days actually improved, dropping 14% to 43. Median sold price held at $434,062, up 2.49% from August.

NMB in September is an interesting split: the most supply on the Strand but homes selling faster than last month. That combination suggests buyers are active — they’re just being selective. Well-priced properties are moving; anything sitting 60+ days is being passed over. Sellers need to price to the current market, not to the listing next door that hasn’t sold.

Murrells Inlet posted the most dramatic price movement on the Strand in September: median sold price up 11.31% to $683,422. The sold-to-list ratio improved to 96.7%, up 0.61% from August. Inventory grew to 8.47 months, and median days stretched to 31 — a significant jump from August’s 19-day median, which was an unusual low.

The story here is price strength in the face of rising inventory. A $683K median with a 96.7% sold-to-list ratio tells you buyers in the Inlet aren’t getting steep discounts — they’re paying close to ask for the right property. For buyers considering the Inlet, September’s data is a reminder that this market rewards preparation. Have your financing ready. Know what you want. When the right home hits, move.

Pawleys Island continues to deliver for sellers: median sold price up 10.35% to $570,500 in September. Inventory climbed to 6.76 months — technically crossing into buyer’s market territory, yet the market is still classified as balanced given the price performance. Median days jumped to 45, up 45.16% from August’s 31.

The Pawleys Island story in September is one of normalization after a very active stretch. Days are longer, inventory is higher, but prices are still appreciating meaningfully. The Hammock Coast’s appeal — the beach, the marsh, the slower pace — continues to attract buyers willing to pay up. This is a market where lifestyle drives demand more than any macro trend.

Conway is showing the widest gap between days on market and seller results on the Strand. Median days jumped 58.49% to 84 — the longest on the Grand Strand by a wide margin. Yet the sold-to-list ratio remains strong at 97.9%. Median sold price ticked up to $312,000.

What explains the disconnect? Conway buyers are deliberate. They’re doing their research, visiting multiple properties, and taking their time — but when they make an offer, they’re offering close to ask. For sellers, the lesson is patience: your home may sit longer in Conway, but if it’s priced right, you’re likely to get close to what you’re asking for it.

Little River was the only market on the Grand Strand to see median days drop in September, falling 12.5% from 56 to 49. That’s a meaningful signal in a month when the rest of the Strand was trending the other direction. Inventory grew to 7.91 months and median sold price rose modestly to $318,750.

After August’s strong showing, Little River is following through. The 97% sold-to-list ratio, combined with improving days and a slight price gain, suggests steady, consistent demand. At $318,750 with waterfront community access, Little River continues to represent some of the best coastal value on the Grand Strand for buyers in the $300K range.

Longs holds steady as the market that quietly delivers for sellers. A 97.9% sold-to-list ratio — the highest on the Strand alongside Conway this month — tells you Longs buyers are committing near full price. Median days stretched to 54, up 63.64% from August’s 33. Inventory eased slightly to 6.39 months, holding just inside buyer’s market range.

At a $330,235 median and 97.9% sold-to-list, Longs is the Grand Strand’s consistent value play. Buyers get affordable access to the market; sellers get near-full-price results. Days may be stretching, but the conversion rate when a buyer does engage is among the strongest on the Strand.

For Buyers

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