Short answer: For sellers, conditions are better than a year ago: Pawleys Island had 4.3 months of supply in September 2026, down from 5.3, and the median sale price rose to $550,000. Homes are taking a little longer to sell, so price and presentation still decide the result.
MLS data cover the Pawleys Island area, all property types; the MLS does not report the island on its own. Source: Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS via InfoSparks.
The market right now
Median price and days on market: 12 months ending September 2026. Pawleys Island, all property types. Source: Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS via InfoSparks.
What changed in a year
- Less competition. Homes for sale fell from 256 to 233.
- Higher prices. The median rose from $500,000 to $550,000.
- More sales. 635 homes sold, up from 569.
- Slightly slower. The median days on market went from 82 to 87.
Timing within the year
| Month | Average new listings | Average homes sold | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 96 | 61 | 61 |
| June | 75 | 58 | 65 |
| October | 64 | 46 | 64 |
| December | 46 | 43 | 77 |
| January | 65 | 43 | 100 |
Pawleys Island area. Average per calendar month, 2023 through 2025, all property types. Source: Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS via InfoSparks.
What it means for a beach house
- Fall and winter bring less competition. New listings drop to about 46 to 49 a month in November and December.
- Spring brings the most activity. March has the most new listings and the fastest median days on market.
- Rental history matters. If the home rents, have the last few years of income and bookings ready. See what happens to future bookings.
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