- Sold in 12 months
- 6,655
- 36% of all sales
- Median price
- $370K
- All homes: $435K
Why it matters here
One-level homes are what most downsizers and a lot of families ask me for first, and in some towns they're hard to find. In flood-prone areas, new homes tend to be built up and two stories; inland suburbs and 55+ communities have far more ranch and single-level plans.
Share of sales by area
| Area | Sold | All sales | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston | 558 | 1,262 | 44% |
| James Island (29412) | 314 | 707 | 44% |
| Hanahan | 109 | 246 | 44% |
| West Ashley (29407, 29414) | 537 | 1,314 | 41% |
| Ladson | 165 | 402 | 41% |
| Goose Creek | 314 | 779 | 40% |
| Summerville | 1,725 | 5,279 | 33% |
| Moncks Corner | 277 | 894 | 31% |
| Johns Island | 218 | 853 | 26% |
| Mount Pleasant (29464, 29466) | 445 | 1,909 | 23% |
Closed residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, November 2025 through October 2026, pulled November 8, 2026 through Flexmls. Counted where the listing marked Levels = 1 Story. Agents don't always fill in these fields, so treat the counts as a floor. Areas are MLS cities or ZIP codes.
What to check before you buy
Check the elevation, not just the stairs
A one-story house built low in a flood zone can carry a much bigger flood insurance bill than a raised one. Run the address through the flood lookup before you fall in love.
Look at 55+ and new construction
Builders in the 55+ communities mostly build single-level plans, and many new-construction neighborhoods offer a primary-on-main version of their two-story plans.
"Primary on main" isn't one story
Some listings show two stories with the main bedroom downstairs. If you need everything on one floor, ask whether the laundry and a second bath are on the main level too.
Common questions
How many single-story homes sell in the Charleston area?
6,655 sold from November 2025 through October 2026, out of 18,579 residential sales in the CHS Regional MLS, based on how the listings were filled in.
What do single-story homes cost around Charleston?
The median sale price was $370K over that year, against $435K for all residential sales.