Greenville is building at a pace few Southeast cities can match, while resale closings are running slower than a year ago. Both things are true at the same time, and together they shape what buyers and sellers should do next. Here is a roundup of the biggest local stories, followed by the latest MLS numbers and what they mean for you.
Woodruff Road: annexation is final
On September 14, 2026, Greenville City Council finalized the annexation of a section of the Woodruff Road and I-385 corridor near Sam's Club. The Planning Commission had unanimously recommended rezoning about 87 acres. If the full area joins the city, about 135 acres are involved, which includes roughly 47.6 acres of public right-of-way along Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive and Prado Way.
Properties that were zoned commercial, office or service by Greenville County move to the city's closest equivalents: Business General, Business Heavy and Industrial Flex. The largest change is about 50 acres on two parcels that become Industrial Flex, which allows light industrial, manufacturing, commercial and office uses.
A few things to know:
- Roads stay with the state. Woodruff Road (S.C. 146) is still state-maintained, so lane, signal and access changes need SCDOT approval. SCDOT's $121 million congestion relief project continues through 2029 either way.
- Revenue and services. City leaders expect new business license and property tax revenue, and businesses in the area gain access to city police, fire, EMS and sanitation.
- The November ballot matters. Council members tied road and sidewalk improvements to the city's proposed one-percent sales tax, which voters will decide in November.
What it means: If you own or are considering commercial or industrial property in this corridor, zoning categories and taxes are changing. For homeowners nearby, the long-term effect on traffic is not clear yet, since the state controls the road itself.
County Square: the largest project in the pipeline
County Square is a 40-acre, $1 billion-plus mixed-use redevelopment at the southern edge of downtown, led by RocaPoint Partners in a public-private partnership with Greenville County. Internal roads and utilities were reported complete in March, and about 200,000 square feet of retail is reported leased. Financing, designs, permitting and pricing are still in progress.
Phase 1 is expected to take about three years and includes 10 mixed-use buildings, three parking garages, 21 townhomes and two multifamily buildings with 345 units. The master plan calls for up to 1,800 residential units over time. A hotel, a condominium project and build-to-suit office space are under letters of intent but not yet on the construction timeline.
New housing downtown and in the West End
County Square is not alone. Several projects are adding homes close to downtown:
- Greenville Gateway: 327 apartments, a small amount of commercial space and a parking structure at the I-385 entrance to downtown, on land vacant since the Memorial Auditorium was demolished in 1997. Site work began in late 2025.
- Markley + Main (West End): a six-story building with 277 residences and 10,000 square feet of retail.
- Mosaic (West End): three five-story mixed-use buildings on Academy Street in Phase 1, and 94 residential units planned in Phase 2.
- NR Gateway Greenville: a planned 29-story tower at 250 N. Church St., with $7.256 million of city investment in sidewalks, a plaza and public art.
- Biltmore Walk and The McDaniel: 44 luxury townhomes and 30 condominiums from Keene Development Group.
- District South: 365 apartments, 90 for-rent townhomes and six carriage homes on 21 acres near I-85 and I-385, off the Woodruff Road corridor.
Timelines for several of these have shifted or are not firmly reported, so check with the developer or builder before relying on a delivery date.
What it means: New condos, townhomes and apartments near downtown give buyers and renters more choices, and they compete directly with older in-town resale homes. If you are selling a townhome or condo in that area, expect buyers to compare your home with new construction and any builder incentives. Thinking about living close to Main Street? Read our guide to living near Main Street in downtown Greenville.
Jobs and long-term growth
Isuzu North America is investing $280 million in a former 1-million-square-foot facility off Augusta Road, with more than 700 jobs and operations expected to begin in 2027. The 90-acre Bolden Street District off Laurens Road, planned by Verdae Development, is designed as a 10-year-plus mix of homes, retail, restaurants and offices. Jobs and large mixed-use districts like these tend to support housing demand over the long run, even when monthly sales numbers move around.
What the MLS numbers show
The figures below come from Paragon MLS Market Statistics, run October 27, 2026. "City" means the MLS City field equals Greenville (the mailing city), which can include addresses outside city limits. October covers October 1 to 27 only. For the live, sold-home statistics, see our Greenville SC market report, and for last month's picture, see our September 2026 Greater Greenville market update.
Prices are holding. The September median sale price for all residential types in the city was $390,900, up 5.6% from $370,020 a year earlier. City single-family was $405,000 versus $410,000 (down 1.2%), and county single-family was $405,000 versus $399,825 (up 1.3%).
Fewer homes are closing. City residential closings were 247 in September, down 17.9% from 301. County single-family closings were 575 versus 590, a smaller dip of 2.5%. October is only partly counted, but closings per day so far are running about 28% below last October for county single-family and about 40% below for city single-family. Treat that as a direction, not a conclusion.
Well-priced homes sell fast, and others sit. Sold homes took a median of 29 days in the city and 27 in the county, with a sale-to-list ratio of 97.0% in the city and 97.9% for county single-family. But the median active listing has been on the market about 60 days.
Supply is moderate. The MLS shows 1,362 active residential listings in the city (median list price $389,500), 981 single-family listings in the city (median list $424,900) and 2,531 in the Greenville County single-family market (median list $432,500). Using September closings as the pace, that is about 5.5 months of supply for city residential, 4.8 for city single-family and 4.4 for county single-family.
| Segment (September 2026) | Median sale price | Closed sales | Median days on market (sold) | Sale-to-list | Months of supply* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City, all residential | $390,900 | 247 | 29 | 97.0% | 5.5 |
| City, single-family | $405,000 | 204 | 26 | 96.8% | 4.8 |
| County, single-family | $405,000 | 575 | 27 | 97.9% | 4.4 |
*Active listings on October 27 divided by September closed sales. Source: Paragon MLS Market Statistics.
What this means if you are selling
- Price to the market on day one. The gap between 29 days to sell and 60 days sitting is largely a pricing gap.
- Expect to negotiate. A 97% sale-to-list ratio means a small discount from list is normal.
- Know your competition. Near downtown, that includes new construction. Presentation, condition and photos matter.
What this means if you are buying
- You have more room to negotiate than last year, but well-priced homes still move quickly, so be ready to act. You can search Greenville homes for sale any time.
- Look at homes that have been sitting. Past 60 days there is often flexibility on price, repairs or closing costs.
- Compare new construction with resale, including builder incentives, especially near downtown. Our guide on what to look for when buying a home in a neighborhood covers future development and resale value.
- Get your financing lined up first. Relocating? See 14 common mistakes people make when moving to Greenville SC.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a good time to sell a home in Greenville SC?
Homes that are priced to the market are selling quickly. In September, sold homes in the city took a median of 29 days and closed at about 97% of list price, while the median active listing has been on the market about 60 days. Pricing realistically from day one is the biggest factor. For advice on a specific home, contact Producer Realty.
Are Greenville SC home prices going up or down?
MLS data shows prices roughly flat to modestly higher. The September median sale price for all city residential was $390,900, up 5.6% from a year earlier, while city single-family was down 1.2% and county single-family was up 1.3%. Closed sales were lower, with 247 city residential closings versus 301 a year ago.
What is the Woodruff Road annexation?
On September 14, 2026, Greenville City Council finalized the annexation of a section of the Woodruff Road and I-385 corridor. Properties zoned commercial, office or service by Greenville County move to city zoning categories including Business General, Business Heavy and Industrial Flex. Woodruff Road remains a state-maintained highway.
How many months of housing supply does Greenville SC have?
Using September closings as the pace, active listings on October 27 equal about 5.5 months of supply for city residential, 4.8 months for city single-family and 4.4 months for county single-family.
The bottom line
Greenville is growing, and the pipeline of new homes, jobs and infrastructure is large. In the meantime, resale prices are steady, sales are slower, and pricing is the deciding factor. If you would like a current read on what your home would sell for, or what to offer on one you are considering, contact Victor Amadi at Producer Realty for a no-pressure conversation.
Development information is based on published news coverage and may change as projects progress. Market data is from Paragon MLS as of October 27, 2026 and may be revised as late entries are recorded. This post is for general information and is not financial or legal advice.
Sources: Fox Carolina, annexation approved; Fox Carolina, rezoning details; Hoodline, County Square; AOL, major Greenville area projects; Multi-Housing News, District South.
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