Charleston real estate, with the honest numbers.
Barry Cunningham, REALTOR® with The Boulevard Company and Johns Island resident. Clear pricing, plain answers, and an agent who will tell you when a house isn't worth it.
Where Charleston prices sit right now
Median sold price for residential sales over the last twelve months, from the CHS Regional MLS. Tap an area for the full guide.
| Area | Median sold | Avg. days on market | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Island | $640K | 51 days | Room to breathe: big lots, live oaks and farm stands, 25 minutes from downtown when Maybank cooperates. |
| James Island | $640K | 42 days | Established neighborhoods between downtown and Folly, with marsh views and a strong local streak. |
| Folly Beach | $1.04M | 115 days | Laid-back surf town with condos, beach cottages and short-term rental rules worth reading closely. |
| Isle of Palms | $1.79M | 70 days | Family beach island with Wild Dunes, marina access and a quick bridge to Mount Pleasant. |
| Sullivan's Island | $4.7M | 104 days | Small, quiet and almost entirely single-family. Inventory is thin and prices reflect it. |
| Mount Pleasant | $875K – $965K | 43–44 days | Planned communities, top-rated schools and the shortest drive to the IOP and Sullivan’s beaches. |
| West Ashley | $485K – $585K | 41–45 days | The value play close to downtown, from 1950s ranches to newer townhome neighborhoods. |
| Downtown Charleston | $955K | 50 days | Walkable historic streets, restaurants on every corner and parking you will think about daily. |
Median of monthly median sold prices and average days on market, residential, CHS Regional MLS, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Ranges show two ZIP codes. Sullivan's Island has few sales, so its figures move a lot month to month. Updated monthly. Deemed reliable, not guaranteed.
Thinking about selling?
Online estimates miss what matters on the coast: flood zone, elevation, lot, renovations. I'll run a real comparative market analysis on your address from recent MLS sales and send it within one business day.
A recent West Ashley listing.
Moving to Charleston?
My free 2026 relocation guide covers what each area costs, how flood insurance works here, the new South Carolina income tax, and which neighborhoods fit which lifestyles. It's 11 pages, with no fluff.
Why work with me
Before real estate I spent fifteen years running my own practice, so I treat your sale or purchase like a business decision: clear numbers, plain answers, no sugarcoating. If a house is overpriced, I'll say so. If a neighborhood floods, I'll show you the map.
I live on Johns Island and work the islands, the beach towns, Mount Pleasant and West Ashley. I know which roads back up at rush hour, which streets take water, and which neighborhoods are worth the HOA fee.
Quick answers
Who is Barry Cunningham?
Barry Cunningham is a Charleston, SC REALTOR® with The Boulevard Company. He lives on Johns Island and works with buyers and sellers across the islands, the beach towns, Mount Pleasant and West Ashley.
What areas of Charleston does Barry cover?
Johns Island, James Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant, West Ashley and downtown Charleston, for both buyers and sellers.
How do I find out what my Charleston home is worth?
Request a home value report on this site. Barry prepares a comparative market analysis from recent CHS Regional MLS sales near your address and sends it within one business day.
Questions? Call or text (843) 530-0755.