Fort Mill & Tega Cay, South Carolina Housing Market Update: May 2018  May 2018 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region continued the trends we've seen in the first four months of the year and since 2016 with downward pressure on closed and pending sales, as inventory continued to decrease and as "affordable" homes become increasingly harder to find.      The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 3.7% to just under $329,000 compared with May 2017, while average days on market for property listings were 51 days. Price per square foot also increased by 4.8% to $130/square foot in May 2018 versus the same period in 2017.  In Tega Cay, average home sale prices increased 2.7% to just over $343,000 versus May 2017, while d... 06/17/2018

Fort Mill Market Report - June 2018You'll feel as though you're taking a step back in time as you go just across the NC/SC state line into Fort Mill, SC.  Many residents found their way into Fort Mill for the lower taxes and the fabulous school system, which many consider the best in the state.   The affordable homes, the proximity to Lake Wylie as well as easy access to top jobs in the city (Charlotte), have even drawn many former Mecklenburg County 'down south’ to Fort Mill.  In 2018, Fort Mill continues on pace with solid appreciation, each and every month. Inventory is rising in each category with the exception of the $400,000 - $550K price range, down just a bit to 0.2%, year-over-year. Average price per square foot has risen in each price range with the exception of the $400,000 -... 06/09/2018

Fort Mill Market Report - May 2018  Fort Mill continues on pace with solid appreciation, as it has each and every month during the past two years. Inventory is rising in each category with the exception of the $400,000 - $550K price range, down 9% year-over-year. Despite the rise in inventory in much of Fort Mill, the market remains below a 6-month supply, a sellers market. The high-end priced homes ($550K+) is approaching a neutral market with a 5.7 month supply, a 21.3% year-over-year increase. Average price per square foot has risen in each price range with the largest increase being 6.3% year-over-year in the $550K and above range. Days on the market (DOM) have changed -8.1% - +13.0% in their respective price ranges.  Average Sales Price - An increase of 2.8% year-over-year at $325,... 05/05/2018

Fort Mill, SC Market Report | MARCH 2018    The numbers for March show that Fort Mill continues to be one of the Metro region's hottest real estate markets.   Charlotte, located right on the state line of North and South Carolina, borders this popular South Carolina town. A Fort Mill commute can be shorter to Uptown Charlotte than many areas within the city of Charlotte itself!  This pristine South Carolina town offers a variety of home styles, prices, lake and golf course living and excellent schools.  Low SC taxes also draw a good number of our Charlotte area relocation clients to Fort Mill.  How’s the Fort Mill residential real estate market doing?  Here are the single family home final numbers for March sales: 54 Fort Mill single family homes sold and Closed in March, 2018. Average ... 04/04/2018

  February 2018 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region continued the trends we've seen since 2016 and throughout 2017 with pressure on closed and pending sales, as inventory continued to decrease, while demand for homes exceeded supply. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 4.8% to just under $327,000 compared with February 2017, while average days on market for property listings were down 4% to 52 days. Price per square foot also increased by 4.9% to $128/square foot in February 2018 versus the same period in 2017.  In Tega Cay, average home sale prices increased by 0.7% to just under $343,000 versus February 2017, while days on market decreased to 66 days, an 8.3% improvement. Price per square foot in Tega Cay... 03/11/2018

 Hot Fort Mill, SC Neighborhoods To Watch When you're hot, you're hot... and the Fort Mill, South Carolina housing market was hot in 2017! See the 10 hottest selling Fort Mill neighborhoods in 2017 which bear watching in 2018... as they will probably remain hot throughout 2018. BAXTER VILLAGE Number of homes sold in 2017: 105 Average year built: 2006 Average listing price: $453,690 Average selling price: $446,924 Median selling price: $437,500 Least expensive home sold: $252,000 Most expensive home sold: $810,000 Average cumulative days on market: 43    SEARCH ALL BAXTER VILLAGE HOMES IN FORT MILL, SC FOR SALE    WATERSIDE AT THE CATAWBA Number of homes sold in 2017: 84 Average year built: 2016 Average listing price: $372,885 Average selling price: $363,514 Median selling price: $327,14... 02/18/2018

A Dream Home for a Special Buyer - A Disabled Veteran  What an honor to be referred a relative of a fellow ActiveRain member - and an even bigger honor when that agent's family member is a wounded American war veteran.  I can't say thank you enough - and you know who you are - for the honor of being able to assist this wonderful family in buying their new home in the Charlotte area. I wanted to share the story of this incredible family...We first met by phone, had a fabulous conversation and agreed to meet after their long flight, arriving early morning on a Saturday in early April. They decided, last minute, to bag the Saturday showings - they were exhausted from traveling and would just drive around after they napped and then meet up on Sunday to tour homes Sunday and Monday.Instead, ... 02/18/2018

  January 2018 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region continued the trends we've seen since 2016 and throughout 2017 with pressure on closed sales, as inventory continued to decrease, while demand for homes exceeded supply. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 6.0% to just over $327,000 compared with January 2017, while average days on market for property listings were 52 days. Price per square foot also increased by 5.8% to $128/square foot in January 2018 versus the same period in 2017.  In Tega Cay, average home sale prices increased by 1.0% just over $343,500 versus January 2017, while days on market decreased by 9 days to 65 days, a 14.5% improvement. Price per square foot in Tega Cay increased by 7.3% to ... 02/16/2018

Fort Mill, SC Market Report | JAN 2018    The numbers are in for January and Fort Mill continues to be one of the Metro region's hottest real estate markets.  Charlotte, being right on the state line of North and South Carolina, borders this popular South Carolina town. A Fort Mill commute can be shorter to Uptown Charlotte than many areas within the city of Charlotte itself! This pristine South Carolina town offers a variety of home styles, prices, lake and golf course living and excellent schools.  Low SC taxes also draw a good number of our Charlotte area relocation clients to Fort Mill.  How’s the Fort Mill residential real estate market doing?  Here are the single family home final numbers for January sales: 70 Fort Mill single family homes sold and Closed in January, 2018. Average... 02/10/2018

  December 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance continued the trends we've seen since 2016 with lots of pressure on closed sales, as inventory continued to decrease. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 6.0% to just under $327,000 compared with December 2016, while average days on market for property listings were increased by two day to 51 days compared with the same period last year, more than likely due to a holiday seasonality. Price per square foot also increased by 5.8% to $128/square foot in December 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices dropped by 1.0% just over $339,000 versus December 2016, while days on market decreased by 9 days t... 01/09/2018

MLS: 33482851853 Felts Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715Listing price: $325,000For a private showing contact listing agentKen Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.comChrystal Rowe, 704-968-9695, chrystal@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTIONFabulous master on main home in Massey with wonderful upgrades. This semi-open floor plan includes office/study with french doors, formal dining and open kitchen / living room. Second floor highlights include three bedrooms, spacious bonus room and plenty of storage room! Incredible community amenities include pool across the street, clubhouse, playground,  fitness center and community fire pit.SCHOOLSDOBYS BRIDGE ELEMENTARYBANKS TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOLNATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL 01/04/2018

Fort Mill, SC Market Report | NOV 2017  Even during the winter months, Fort Mill continues to be one of the Metro region's hottest real estate markets.  Charlotte, being right on the state line of North and South Carolina, borders this popular South Carolina town.  A Fort Mill commute can be shorter to Uptown Charlotte than many areas within the city itself! This pristine South Carolina town offers a variety of home styles, prices, lake and golf course living and excellent schools.  Low SC taxes also draw a good number of our Charlotte area relocation clients to Fort Mill.How’s the Fort Mill residential real estate market doing?  Here are the final numbers for November sales: 85 Fort Mill single family homes sold and Closed in November, 2017. Average list price was $363,317. Average sal... 12/10/2017

  November 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance continued the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing and inventory continuing to decrease. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 5.9% to just under $324,000 compared with November 2016, while average days on market for property listings were flat at 50 days compared with the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 6.7% to $128/square foot in November 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices increased by just under 1.0% just under $342,000 versus November 2016, while days on market decreased by 7 days to 67 days, a 9.7% improvement. Price per square foot in ... 12/09/2017

OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY, 11/18, 11-1MLS: 33381421064 JW Wilson Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Listing price: $350kFor a private showing contact listing agent Ken Vining, 704-258-2948, ken@teamvininggroup.com Chrystal Rowe, 704-968-9695, chrystal@teamvininggroup.comDESCRIPTION Incredible Fort Mill property situated on 2 acres of privacy! Main floor features large Master Suite with two walk-in closets and separate garden tub w/ shower. Kitchen offers new appliances, island and semi-open to dining and living areas. Main floor also has two additional bedrooms and laundry. Second floor features two bedrooms with walk-in closets and flex room. Tons of space and privacy!SCHOOLS DOBYS BRIDGE ELEMENTARY BANKS TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL 11/16/2017

  October 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance continued the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing and inventory continuing to decrease. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 5.2% to just under $323,000 compared with October 2016, while average days on market for property listings dropped by 1 day to 50 days, a 2.0% improvement over the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 5.8% to $127/square foot October 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices were essentially flat at just under $339,000 versus October 2016, while days on market decreased by 11 days to 66 days, a 14.3% improvement. Price per square... 11/08/2017

Fort Mill's Third High School Construction Progress - Catawba Ridge High School The announcement of the bond proposal and approval came in January, 2017 and this much-needed new high school in our Fort Mill area, is well under-way. Earlier this fall, the school's student advisory committee also finalized the vote for the school mascot - the Copperhead - with accompanying green/gold colors. Fort Mill’s newest high school, Catawba Ridge High School, the district’s third high school is slated to open in August 2019. The school will be located 1-½ miles from the Catawba River on a site that boasts a unique landscape, thus resulting in its chosen name; the name highlights the area’s historic ties and the unique landscape of the school site. Students in Fort Mill are assigned schools, based o... 11/02/2017

MLS: 3330792Stanton Heights 918 Abilene Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29715Listing price: $578,500 4 Bedrooms | 3  Bath | 3611 SQFTFor a private showing contact listing agent Chrystal Rowe 704-968-9695 chrystal@teamvininggroup.com Ken Vining 704-258-2948 ken@teamvininggroup.com DESCRIPTION Must see home!  Incredible home with fabulous upgrades and exquisite detail finishings. Semi­-open main floor features master retreat with spa-­like bathroom, guest bedroom, beautiful gourmet kitchen, laundry room and plenty of entertaining space! Second floor with additional bedrooms, bonus room and attic storage. Screened­in porch and 3­-car garage add to the exterior appeal of the home.SCHOOLS SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY FORT MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL 10/24/2017

Picture Perfect Home Coming SoonWhen I say picture-perfect, this coming soon listing meeting couldn't have been at a more optimal time! Imagine having coffee on the back deck, overlooking the tree-filled lot watching this glorious sunrise. You'll feel like you're living smack dab in the middle of the forest but, this home is located in a beautiful community in Fort Mill with easy freeway access and convenient to everything in this booming South Carolina town.   The sellers have absolutely loved living in this full-brick home with the finest of appointments, master on the main level fabulous kitchen and a banquet-sized breakfast room with fireplace, both opening to the large family room. Stay tuned...   This photo is an entry in Dick Greenberg's October Photo Contest in the category of R... 10/22/2017

 Fall Festival season has arrived in earnest in the Charlotte metro area... and this Saturday, October 21st you can enjoy two great fall festivals in Fort Mill and Tega Cay on the South Carolina side of Charlotte metro area's border. The festivals are less than 15 minutes distance from each other by car, so if you plan it right, you can attend both.  Fall Festival & Market Day in Baxter Village in Fort Mill, SC 17 years and still going strong with some 3,500 people attending in past years... the Baxter Village Fall Festival & Market Day takes place from 12:00 pm till 6:00 pm, followed by an evening concert from 7:00 pm till 11:00 pm (and it's all free to attend). The day's festivities will include: live music, a kid's costume contest, martial arts demonstrations, games, lots of food and... 10/19/2017

  September 2017 home sales in the Fort Mill/Tega Cay, South Carolina areas of the Charlotte, NC metro region had a solid performance in the last month of the third quarter as compared with the same period one year ago, continuing the trends we've seen since 2016, with sales prices increasing, closed and pending sales up and inventory continuing to decrease for the most part. The average sale price of Fort Mill area homes increased by 5.0% to just under $320,000 compared with September 2016, while average days on market for property listings dropped by 2 days to 50 days, a 3.8% improvement over the same period last year. Price per square foot also increased by 5.9% to $126/square foot September 2017 versus the same period in 2016.   In Tega Cay, average home sale prices were flat at jus... 10/08/2017