Are home prices still rising in Greenville in 2026?
One of the first questions I hear this year is, “Are prices still going up, or have we finally topped out?” The answer in Greenville and the Upstate is more nuanced than a simple yes or no—which is exactly why local expertise matters.
In desirable neighborhoods—think Downtown Greenville, Hollingsworth, Gower, and well-positioned communities in Simpsonville, Five Forks, and Greer—prices have largely stabilized at a higher plateau rather than spiking like they did a few years ago. In many of these areas, we’re seeing modest, steady appreciation instead of the double-digit jumps of the pandemic era. Quality homes in great school zones and amenity-rich neighborhoods are still in demand, and that demand supports values.
In other pockets of the market, especially where there is more competing inventory or where homes are dated and not well-prepared for sale, sellers are discovering that “aspirational pricing” doesn’t work like it used to. Buyers are more selective and analytical now. They’re comparing homes, looking closely at condition, and pushing back on listings that overshoot the true market.
Lake properties on Keowee and Hartwell, and executive-level homes in prime locations, continue to attract serious buyers—often relocations and move-up clients who value lifestyle. Those segments can still see strong pricing when the home is presented correctly, marketed widely, and aligned with real-time local data.
So, are prices still rising? In the best Greenville-area neighborhoods, values remain resilient and, in many cases, are still inching upward. The real story is that pricing is now highly neighborhood-specific and property-specific.
If you’d like to know whether your particular home or target neighborhood is likely to appreciate, flatten, or soften this year, I’d be happy to break it down for you one-on-one.
David Seaver, Realtor® | Coldwell Banker Caine
Luxury & Lifestyle Specialist in Greenville and the Upstate
