The Charleston area’s housing market continues to outperform expectations, with home prices holding steady despite higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges. While buyers are taking a more measured approach, limited inventory continues to support home values across the Lowcountry.
This Post & Courier article–which features an image of Kiawah Island Real Estate’s listing at 88 Surfsong Road–also highlights Kiawah’s luxury market, where prices have reached record levels, underscoring the strength of demand at the high end.
Kiawah Island Real Estate reported a record-breaking April 2026, with more than $102.6 million in Island-wide property sales–a 71% increase over April 2025–and continued momentum following the Island’s strongest first quarter on record. With limited inventory, strong buyer demand and a year-round lifestyle supported by world-class amenities and proximity to Charleston, Kiawah continues to demonstrate its strength as a premier luxury real estate market. To view the most current and all previous Kiawah Island market reports, click here.
