Seabrook Island Q1 2025 Housing Market Report

The first quarter of 2025 reflected a steady but more measured start to the year on Seabrook Island. While well-priced properties continued to attract serious buyers, extended marketing times were more common in the luxury segment.

Pricing remained stable overall, with negotiations primarily affecting properties that exceeded typical market timelines. For more quarterly reports and year-over-year comparisons, visit our Seabrook Island Market Reports hub.

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Q1 2025 Seabrook Island Market Overview

From January 1 through March 31, 2025, Seabrook Island recorded balanced performance across detached homes, villas, and land.

Single-Family Homes (Detached) – Q1 2025

22 Closed Sales | $35,898,700 in Volume

Pricing:

• Average Sold Price: $1,631,759

• Median Sold Price: $1,362,500

• Price Range: $530,000 – $6,800,000

• Average Sold-to-List Ratio: 96.25%

Market Pace:

• Median Days on Market: 53 days

• Average Days on Market: 69 days

• 23% sold within 30 days

• 32% required 121+ days

Detached homes led the overall housing market volume in Q1. While strong pricing integrity remained, nearly one-third of sales required extended marketing time, reflecting increased selectivity in upper price points.

Villas & Cottages (Single-Family Attached) – Q1 2025

10 Closed Sales | $6,457,000 in Volume

Pricing:

• Average Sold Price: $645,700

• Median Sold Price: $617,500

• Price Range: $348,000 – $1,500,000

• Average Sold-to-List Ratio: 97.73%

Market Pace:

• Median Days on Market: 6.5 days

• Average Days on Market: 71 days

• 60% sold within 30 days

Villas and cottages demonstrated strong early absorption, with 60% selling within the first month. Pricing remained firm in this segment, with higher sale-to-list ratios compared to detached homes.

Vacant Land – Q1 2025

6 Closed Sales | $6,059,000 in Volume

Pricing:

• Average Sold Price: $1,009,833

• Median Sold Price: $867,000

• Price Range: $375,000 – $2,000,000

• Average Sold-to-List Ratio: 97.65%

Market Pace:

• Median Days on Market: 3.5 days

• 50% sold within 30 days

Land sales were exceptionally strong in Q1, with high-value parcels contributing significant volume and quick absorption in the under-30-day category.

Q1 2025 Takeaways

• Detached homes generated the majority of total housing market volume.

• Villas outperformed detached homes in early absorption and sale-to-list ratio.

• Land activity was robust, particularly at higher price points.

• Extended marketing periods were more common in the luxury detached segment.

• Pricing discipline remained critical to achieving strong outcomes.

What This Means for Buyers:

Q1 presented selective opportunities, particularly among detached homes that had been listed for 60+ days. Buyers found stronger negotiation leverage in upper-tier properties.

What This Means for Sellers:

Properties priced strategically from launch achieved the strongest results. In the luxury segment, patience and positioning were essential, while villas continued to benefit from strong buyer demand.

Q1 2025 – Bottom Line

The Seabrook Island housing market began 2025 with stable pricing, selective buyer activity, and strong performance in villas and land. While detached homes saw extended marketing times in certain price tiers, overall pricing integrity held firm. Strategic pricing and presentation remained the defining factors for success.

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