Spring is showing up strong in North Mount Pleasant — and Rivertowne is no exception.

A look at real estate market activity in Rivertowne Country Club and Upper Mount Pleasant as of the end of April 2026 — what was selling, what was under contract, what the numbers say about prices and pace, and what it all means for buyers and sellers this spring.

The Story So Far: Upper Mount Pleasant Through April

The broader Upper Mount Pleasant market set the table for what we’re seeing in Rivertowne, so it’s worth starting there. Through the first four months of 2026, the single-family market has seen 239 closed sales — down about 5% compared to the same stretch in 2025, though that modest dip in volume hasn’t translated to weakness in pricing. The year-to-date median sales price for single-family homes sits at $975,000, compared to $1,085,000 at this point last year. The average sales price of $1,180,325 tells a similar story. These numbers reflect a market that has moderated from its most elevated levels while remaining fundamentally strong.

Sellers are receiving 96.6% of original list price year to date — down from 98.1% over the same period in 2025. That’s a small but meaningful shift. In practical terms, it tells us that buyers are paying attention to how homes come to market and responding accordingly. Well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling well; overpriced ones are sitting longer and ultimately selling for less.

One bright spot: homes are selling faster. Days on market for single-family homes in Upper Mount Pleasant is averaging 45 days year to date, down from 50 days over the same period last year — a 10% improvement in pace that suggests genuine buyer demand in the market.

April specifically brought more of the same. Closed sales for the month were up 9.4% compared to April 2025, with 70 transactions. The median sales price for April came in at $902,500, down from $1,198,390 in April 2025 — a shift worth noting but one that reflects the composition of what sold as much as any directional trend. Inventory has also tightened, with 168 active single-family listings compared to 188 a year ago.

The townhome and attached home market in Upper Mount Pleasant continues to tell a different story. Year-to-date median prices are up 32.4% compared to this time last year ($596,000 vs. $450,000), and closed sales are up 9.6%. Demand in that segment remains notably strong.

Rivertowne Country Club: What’s Active and What’s Moving

Zooming in on Rivertowne, the snapshot at the end of April reflected a neighborhood with genuine buyer interest heading into late spring. Here’s what the data showed:

Active listings: As of the end of April, there were 6 homes actively listed in Rivertowne Country Club, with prices ranging from $724,900 to $2,399,000. That range reflects the real diversity of this community — from a three-bedroom home on Palmetto Isle Drive to a four-bedroom custom home on Parkers Landing Road. One home on Parkers Landing had been on the market for over 100 days and had reduced its price from $2,659,000 to $2,399,000, a reminder that even in a desirable neighborhood, the market will respond to overpricing. The remaining active listings had been on market between 27 and 47 days, and several were competitively priced for the neighborhood.

Under contract: Four homes were under contract at the end of April, ranging in price from $769,000 to $1,299,000. Three of the four went under contract in four days or fewer — a home on Branch Creek Drive ratified in two days, one on Palmetto Isle Drive in three, and one on Claymill Lane in four. The one exception was a home on Great Hope Drive that took 62 days to find a buyer, having come to market in February at $830,000 before going under contract at $769,000. That contrast — between homes that moved in days and one that took two months — captures the current dynamic well: when pricing is on point, Rivertowne buyers act quickly.

This level of contract activity is meaningful context for anyone considering listing. When homes are priced well and presented thoughtfully, the buyers are there.

What This Means If You’re Thinking About Selling

The contract data tells a clear story about how the current Rivertowne market rewards strategic pricing. Three of the four homes under contract went under contract in under a week. That’s not luck — it’s the result of coming to market accurately priced and well prepared.

On the other side of that coin, the home that took 62 days and ultimately sold below its original list price illustrates the cost of a mismatch between price and market expectations. Buyers today are well-informed and comparison-shopping carefully, and the list-price-to-sale-price data for the broader Upper Mount Pleasant market (96.6% year to date) confirms they’re negotiating with confidence.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your Rivertowne home, we’d love to walk you through what the current data means for your specific property. A well-positioned listing in this neighborhood, priced accurately and presented well, is in a strong spot heading into summer.

What This Means If You’re Thinking About Buying

The pace of contract activity in Rivertowne at the end of April — with several homes going under contract within days of listing — underscores that this is not a market where you can take a leisurely approach once you’ve found the right home. Being pre-approved and ready to move, and working with agents who know the neighborhood well, makes a real difference.

As of late April, there were six homes available across a meaningful price and style range, from the mid-$700s to nearly $2.4 million. That picture will have shifted in the weeks since — reach out and we’ll give you the most current look at what’s available and what to expect.

Let’s Talk About Your Move

Whether you’re thinking about selling and want to understand what your home is worth in today’s market, or you’re a buyer looking to get your footing in Rivertowne or North Mount Pleasant, we’re here to help. Reach out anytime for an honest conversation about the data and what it means for you.  We'd love to hear from you.

Warmly,

Lauren, Tina and Gigi | Lauren Zurilla & Associates — Your Charleston Area Real Estate Experts

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