Charleston County · Updated August 2026 · #10 of 27 towns by home value
James Island housing market
The typical home in James Island is worth $597,911 according to Zillow's ZIP-code series (ZIP 29412), up 1.5% from a year earlier. Homes that sold in Jun–Aug 2026 went for a median $604,600 and took a median 57 days to sell. With 3.7 months of supply, the market favors sellers. At today's 7.03% 30-year rate, a buyer putting 20% down would pay about $3,192 a month in principal and interest, about 37% of the town's median household income, before taxes and insurance.
Home value$597,911Zillow ZIP 29412, Aug 2026 · +1.5%
Median sale price$604,600Redfin, Jun–Aug 2026 · +0.1%
Days on market57−1 days vs a year ago
Months of supply3.7RedfinSeller's market
Rent$1,695Census gross rent, 2020–2024
Household income$104,217Census median, 2020–2024
Monthly payment$3,192P&I at 7.03%, 20% down
Owner-occupied88%4,666 occupied homes
Home value: Zillow Home Value Index for ZIP 29412, which contains the town. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin, 3-month rolling. Income, rent and ownership: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year. Payment excludes taxes, insurance, HOA and mortgage insurance.
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