Looking to sell in Fort Mill,
but need a number to start with?
Fort Mill is minutes from Charlotte but sits in South Carolina, so the tax rules and the buyer pool differ from a North Carolina address. Enter your address below for an instant estimate. It is an automated number, not an appraisal, and the sections below show what it can and cannot see.
What Fort Mill Homes Are Selling For
Fort Mill is minutes from Charlotte but in another state, which changes the tax math and the market. Here is what recent sales show.
Median sale price
$526,651
Redfin, Aug 2026, -8.4% YoY
Homes sold
184
Redfin, Aug 2026, -1.3% YoY
Median days on market
63
Redfin, Aug 2026, +10 days YoY
Median price per sq ft
$227
Redfin, 3 months to Aug 2026, +11.8% YoY
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Redfin, Aug 2026
Sold above list price
20.1%
Redfin, 2026 page, +4.5 pts YoY
Source: Redfin, Fort Mill town (SC), August 2026 (price per sq ft covers three months; Redfin does not label the period for the above-list share). An agent blog reported a $525,000 median close price for June 2026, which is consistent. These are market-wide numbers, not an estimate for your home. Figures move with the market, so verify current values.
What Moves Home Values in Fort Mill?
Six things move a Fort Mill home's number. Here is how each one works, with the sourced facts we have.
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York County, SC assesses a primary legal residence at 4% of appraised value if the owner applies, and other real property at 6%. For 4% property, the school operations millage is excluded from the total (York County). Millage varies by tax district, so a Fort Mill address and an unincorporated one can differ. Confirm your own bill with the York County assessor.
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Fort Mill grew from 24,529 at the 2020 Census to an estimated 36,244 in July 2024, about 48%, according to the Post and Courier. New homes and resales compete for the same buyers.
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I-77 runs through the western part of town with Exit 85 signed for SC 160, the main east-west road (Wikipedia). Part of Carowinds sits in Fort Mill, and the Anne Springs Close Greenway covers 2,100 acres with a 40-mile trail network.
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Fort Mill School District 4 serves Fort Mill and Tega Cay. Indian Land, in Lancaster County, is outside the town even where addresses share a Fort Mill mailing address. Use the district attendance map page with your exact address. Assignments can change, and we do not rate schools.
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In August 2026 Redfin showed 20.1% of Fort Mill homes selling above list price, 40.3% with a price drop, and a median of 63 days on market, 10 days more than a year earlier. Pricing to your own home's condition matters more than the town average.
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Freddie Mac's 30-year rate averaged 6.65% to 6.69% in August 2026 and was reported above 7% by late September (Scotsman Guide via Hoodline). A higher rate lowers the monthly payment buyers can carry at a given price, so rate moves show up in offers.
How Your Home's Value Gets Set
Two groups of factors decide what a buyer will pay. Some you control. Some you do not.
Outside your property
Recent sales of similar homes nearby, which is what an appraiser and a buyer's agent both check first
Mortgage rates and how many competing homes are for sale right now
Location: commute, schools assigned to the address, shopping, and the lake or park nearby
Local property tax and HOA dues, which change what a buyer can afford to pay
Inside your property
Finished square footage, bedrooms, bathrooms, and layout
Age and condition of the roof, HVAC, windows, and systems
Kitchen and bath updates, flooring, and paint
Lot size, privacy, and outdoor living space
An online estimate sees the first group and a little of the second. It cannot see your kitchen. That gap is why we walk the home before we recommend a price.
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Fort Mill Home Value Questions
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Redfin reported a median sale price of $526,651 for Fort Mill in August 2026, down 8.4% from a year earlier, with 184 homes sold. That covers the whole town and says nothing about a specific home. Verify current values.
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Redfin showed a median of 63 days on market in August 2026, 10 days more than a year earlier.
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South Carolina assesses a primary legal residence at 4% of appraised value if the owner applies, and other real property at 6%. Millage varies by tax district. Confirm your own bill with the York County assessor, since we cannot calculate it from here.
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It is an automated model built on public records and recent sales. It cannot see updates, repairs, or finishes inside your home. Homes in master-planned communities can differ a lot from street to street, which a model may not see. Treat it as a starting point and expect a walkthrough to move the number.
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Fort Mill School District 4 serves Fort Mill and Tega Cay. Assignment depends on the exact address, so check the district's attendance maps. Indian Land is in a different county and district.
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