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 December 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

$950,000

$852/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$25,000(+2.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Charlestown have sold for 2.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Charlestown was $950,000 in December 2024, up 2.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $852.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $550K$620K
+12.7%
2 $820K$875K
+6.7%
3 $1.3M$1.3M
+2.4%
4 $1.5M$1.9M
+21.4%
5+ $2.3M$1.9M
-20.1%

Summary: Charlestown housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 21.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 20.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Charlestown
+2.7%
Bunker Hill
-1.7%

Housing Supply in Charlestown, MA

How many homes are available in Charlestown, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
4435-20.5%

Summary: The Charlestown real estate market had 35 homes for sale in December 2024, a 20.5% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 108
-20.0%
2 1712
-29.4%
3 77
0.0%
4 76
-14.3%
5+ 32
-33.3%

Summary: The Charlestown housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 29.4%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 14.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1211-8.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Charlestown, you may be able to get a good deal. 36.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Charlestown in December 2024, down by 8.3% month-over-month. Of the 11 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 27% were sold at asking, and 36% 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

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
34 Days21 Days-37.1%

Summary: Homes in Charlestown had an average of 21 days on market in Dec 2024, down by 37.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 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 December 2024, 11 homes were sold in Charlestown; 82% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% 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 6 Days Ago

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