TL;DR: In early 2026, single-family homes in the Coastal Carolinas are spending an average of 124 days on market before selling — up 5% from a year ago — while condo properties average 133 days. For buyers, that means more room to negotiate. For sellers, it means pricing strategy matters more than ever.
If you've been watching the Myrtle Beach real estate market, one number keeps surfacing in conversations with buyers and sellers alike: days on market. It sounds simple — how long did a home sit before it sold? But in a market that's been quietly recalibrating since 2023, this single figure carries a surprising amount of information. It tells you whether sellers have leverage or buyers do. It helps you decode whether a listing is overpriced, undermarketed, or just waiting for the right person. And in 2026 along the Grand Strand, it's telling a very specific story.
Days on Market in Myrtle Beach SC 2026: What the Data Actually Shows
According to the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS (May 2026), the 12-month rolling average for days on market across all properties currently stands at 124 days for single-family homes and 133 days for condos. That represents a 1.4% increase year-over-year for single-family properties and a 11.5% increase for condos — a meaningful shift that reflects a market still finding its equilibrium after the post-pandemic runup.
Looking at the April 2026 snapshot for Myrtle Beach proper (ZIP codes 29572 and 29577), single-family homes averaged 117 days on market for the month, down 5.6% from April 2025. The year-to-date average through April 2026 sits at 129 days, compared to 138 days during the same period last year. That's a modest improvement for sellers — but the number still indicates a market that gives buyers meaningful time to evaluate their options.
The condo segment tells a different story. April 2026 condo days on market held nearly flat at 142 days — just 0.7% lower than April 2025 — while the year-to-date average through April 2026 is 143 days, essentially unchanged from a year ago. With 8.1 months of condo inventory currently available in the region, condo buyers have the most room to be deliberate and strategic.
What these numbers mean in plain terms:
A balanced market typically runs 60–90 days on market
120+ days signals more buyer leverage and room for price negotiation
90 days or fewer signals seller leverage and faster decision timelines
The Grand Strand is clearly operating above the balanced-market threshold right now, which shapes how both sides of a transaction should approach the process.
How Price Range and Property Type Affect Time on Market
Not all properties sit on the market for the same amount of time, and the CCAR MLS data makes that distinction clear. According to the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® (May 2026), homes priced between $350,001 and $500,000 have the shortest average days on market at 121 days, while properties above $1,000,000 average the longest at 140 days — a full 12.9% increase from the same period a year ago.
Here's a snapshot of how average days on market break down across price ranges as of April 2026:
Days on Market by Price Range — All Properties (12-Month Rolling Average, April 2026)
| Price Range | Avg. Days on Market (Apr 2026) | Year-Over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 and Below | 129 days | + 8.4% |
| $150,001 – $250,000 | 121 days | + 6.1% |
| $250,001 – $350,000 | 133 days | + 6.4% |
| $350,001 – $500,000 | 121 days | 0.0% |
| $500,001 – $750,000 | 126 days | + 2.4% |
| $1,000,001 and Above | 140 days | + 12.9% |
Source: Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS, May 2026. 12-month rolling average, all property types.
The pattern worth paying attention to: mid-range properties in the $350,001–$500,000 band are holding steady, while the luxury segment above $1 million is taking notably longer to move. For buyers in that upper tier, the data suggests more room for conversation. For sellers in that segment, strategic pricing and property preparation are critical.
By bedroom count, properties with four or more bedrooms average 132 days on market — up 3.9% year-over-year — while three-bedroom homes are seeing just a 1.7% uptick at 121 days.
What Days on Market Means for Your Negotiating Position
Days on market is more than a curiosity metric — it directly influences how a transaction negotiates. Research from the 2025 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers confirms this dynamic clearly: homes that sold in two weeks or less received a median of 100% of their asking price, while homes on the market 17 weeks or more sold at a median of just 94% of list price. Every additional week on the market tends to widen the gap between what a seller asks and what a buyer pays.
In the Horry County market right now, that relationship plays out practically. According to CCAR MLS data (May 2026), the region-wide percent of list price received for single-family homes in April 2026 was 97.6% — up slightly from 97.3% a year ago. Condo properties averaged 96.0% of list price, also nearly flat. Both figures confirm that while sellers are still getting close to their asking price on average, the gap has grown meaningfully compared to the 100%+ ratios seen in 2021 and 2022.
For sellers, this data reinforces a practical takeaway: days on market accumulates quickly when a home is overpriced at launch. Once a listing hits 60, 90, or 120 days, buyers begin to wonder what's wrong with it — even if the answer is simply "the price." According to the NAR 2025 Profile, 19% of sellers ranked pricing the home competitively as their top priority — and in a market where time on market is already elevated, that instinct is well-founded.
For buyers — particularly those watching the Myrtle Beach 2026 housing trends — a listing with 90+ days on market is worth a closer look. It doesn't automatically signal a problem with the property. It may simply mean the seller has not yet adjusted to current market realities, and there's room to negotiate.
Buyers interested in seeing what's currently available can browse new listings in the area to get a real-time sense of where the market is sitting.
What the Showing Data Adds to the Picture
Days on market doesn't operate in isolation. Showing activity — how many prospective buyers are actually walking through homes — provides important context for understanding whether that market time is productive or stagnant.
According to the CCAR Showings Report for April 2026, total showings in Myrtle Beach reached 8,000 in April 2026 — a 7.8% increase year-over-year. Buyer interest (measured as showings per listing) rose 14.6% compared to a year ago, reaching 2.4 showings per listing on average. That's a notable signal: more buyers are looking, even as homes sit longer before an offer materializes. In the $379,000 and above price range, showings were up 10.5% year-over-year and buyer interest jumped 17.3%.
That disconnect — more showings, but longer time to close — reflects a market where buyers are engaged but deliberate. Affordability constraints, still-elevated mortgage rates, and an expanded inventory of choices mean buyers are taking more time to evaluate and compare. According to the 2025 Annual Report on the Coastal Carolinas Housing Market, Myrtle Beach had 8.4 months of inventory — the highest of any tracked submarket — which gives buyers more options and, accordingly, more time to be selective.
The practical implication for sellers: more showings are happening, which is a positive signal. But converting those showings to offers still requires competitive pricing and well-prepared properties. For sellers considering where to position their home, a free home valuation can provide useful context on how current days-on-market trends should inform your list price strategy.
If you're navigating the Myrtle Beach market right now — whether you're watching a listing's day count climb or trying to decide when to make an offer — the data above gives you a real foundation to work from. Understanding how time on market intersects with price, property type, and showing activity can meaningfully change your approach to a transaction. If you'd like to talk through how current Grand Strand market conditions apply to your specific situation, reach out to the Carolina Crafted Homes team — we're here to help you make sense of the numbers.
FAQ SECTION
What is the average days on market for homes in Myrtle Beach in 2026? According to the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS (May 2026), the 12-month rolling average is approximately 124 days for single-family homes and 133 days for condo properties across the Coastal Carolinas region. In Myrtle Beach specifically (ZIP codes 29572 and 29577), the year-to-date average through April 2026 is 129 days for single-family homes and 143 days for condos — both slightly improved compared to the same period in 2025.
Does a high number of days on market mean something is wrong with the property? Not necessarily. Days on market reflects a combination of factors: pricing, condition, marketing, and general market pace. In 2026, the Grand Strand market is running above the 120-day threshold across most price ranges, so a longer market time can simply reflect current conditions rather than a property-specific issue. It can also indicate a pricing adjustment opportunity for buyers. Reviewing showing history and price reduction history alongside days on market gives a fuller picture.
How does days on market affect the price I can negotiate as a buyer? Research from the 2025 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers shows a direct relationship: homes sold within two weeks typically received 100% of list price, while those on the market 17 or more weeks averaged just 94% of list price. In the Grand Strand market, where single-family homes are averaging 97.6% of list price and condos are at 96.0% (CCAR MLS, May 2026), properties with extended time on market often present negotiating room beyond those regional averages.
What does days on market look like in different price ranges in the Myrtle Beach area? The CCAR MLS data through April 2026 shows that the $350,001–$500,000 and $150,001–$250,000 price ranges are moving the fastest, averaging 121 days. Properties priced above $1,000,000 are taking the longest, averaging 140 days — a 12.9% increase year-over-year. Mid-range inventory is showing more stability than either the entry-level or luxury tiers.
As a seller, how should I use days on market data to set my list price? Pricing strategy is the most significant lever a seller controls in a market where average days on market exceeds 120 days. The 2025 NAR Profile found that 19% of sellers listed pricing competitively as their top priority. When a property sits longer than comparable sales in the same area, buyers begin to discount their offers or skip the listing entirely. Launching at a price aligned with recent comparable sales — rather than aspirational pricing with the intent to reduce — tends to produce better outcomes in terms of final sale price and total time on market.
How does condo inventory compare to single-family homes in Horry County? As of April 2026, the Coastal Carolinas region carries 4.3 months of single-family inventory and 8.1 months of condo inventory (CCAR MLS, May 2026). The condo market is operating well above balanced-market conditions, which is reflected in longer average days on market and a slightly lower percent of list price received (96.0% vs. 97.6% for single-family). Buyers pursuing condo properties currently have the most flexibility in terms of selection and negotiating position.
Sources
Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS: https://www.ccarsc.org/pages/marketstats/
National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: https://www.nar.realtor/
