What September Trends Say About Surfside Beach to Treasure Island Real Estate

What does the latest housing data reveal about buyer behavior on Follett's Island?

Buyers are chasing value. That’s the clear message from September's real estate trends across Surfside Beach to Treasure Island, and surrounding communities on Follett's Island. Whether you're thinking about selling or just keeping tabs on the market, here’s what you need to know.

Island-Wide Snapshot: Listings Are Up, But Closings Are Sparse

In September, Follett's Island saw:

• 230 active listings with an average list price of $600,355
• 12 pending sales, averaging $535,233
• Only 2 homes sold at an average price of $579,500

The average days on market (DOM) remains high, hovering above 300 days in nearly every category. This indicates that many listings are lingering—especially those priced above buyer expectations.

Surfside Beach: Showings Strongest Under $300K

Surfside Beach remains the island's most active submarket with:

• 148 active listings | Avg. list price: $500,820 | Avg. DOM: 296
• 6 homes pending | Avg. list price: $364,133 | Avg. DOM: 311
• 1 home sold in September

Showing Activity by Price Range:

• $100K–$199K: 12 showings on 5 listings (2.40 per listing)
• $200K–$299K: 10 showings on 6 listings (1.67 per listing)
• $300K–$399K: 13 showings on 10 listings (1.30 per listing)
• $400K–$699K: Diminishing interest, averaging just over 1 showing per listing
• $700K+: No recorded showings

The takeaway? If you want to sell in Surfside Beach, price matters more than ever. Homes under $300K are drawing the most eyes and foot traffic. If you're wondering how your property would perform in today's market, request a home value estimate from our team.

Treasure Island: Priced-to-Move Homes Win

Treasure Island saw:

• 41 active listings | Avg. list price: $566,221 | Avg. DOM: 386
• 2 homes pending | Avg. list price: $394,000 | Avg. DOM: 113
• 0 homes sold in September

Showing Activity:

• $300K–$399K: 11 showings on 4 listings (2.75 per listing)
• $400K–$600K: Sparse traffic, under 2 showings per listing

Treasure Island's winners were competitively priced homes with strong presentation. Those are the ones going under contract. If your home has been sitting without traction, it might be time for a pricing review.

Land Sales: Affordable Lots Are Moving

• 127 active land listings | Avg. list price: $248,971
• 0 pending lots
• 2 lot sales, averaging just $102,000

Most of the land activity is concentrated below $150K. That’s the sweet spot attracting buyers and investors alike.

The Bottom Line: Price + Value = Activity

Across Surfside Beach, Treasure Island, and the wider Follett’s Island area, the pattern is clear: properties that are priced right are the ones earning showings and offers. Overpriced homes are simply sitting.

At Carter Signature Properties, our local market team knows how to price, present, and promote your property to get results. If you're curious about your home's current value, reach out today for a personalized estimate.