Is Charlestown, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Charlestown is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Charlestown has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Charlestown is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Charlestown, MA

How much do homes in Charlestown, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$945,000

$847/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$16,000(+1.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charlestown have sold for 1.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charlestown was $945,000 in October 2024, up 1.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $847.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $550K$615K
+11.8%
2 $812.5K$855K
+5.2%
3 $1.3M$1.3M
0.0%
4 $1.5M$1.8M
+19.4%
5+ $2.0M$2.2M
+8.4%

Summary: Charlestown housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.2%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes increased by 19.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Bunker Hill
+4.1%
Charlestown
+1.7%

Housing Supply in Charlestown, MA

How many homes are available in Charlestown, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
6773+9.0%

Summary: The Charlestown real estate market had 73 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1513
-13.3%
2 2629
+11.5%
3 1515
0.0%
4 812
+50.0%
5+ 34
+33.3%

Summary: The Charlestown housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes increased by 50%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1216+33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

6 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Charlestown, you could pay more than the asking price. 50% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Charlestown in October 2024, up by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Charlestown, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Charlestown, MA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
34 Days51 Days+49.3%

Summary: Homes in Charlestown had an average of 51 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 49.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

11 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Charlestown are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 16 homes were sold in Charlestown; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 23 Days Ago

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