Charles City, IA Housing Market

Homes for sale

The Charles City housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Charles City was $100K last month, up 4.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Charles City is $78, up 41.8% since last year.

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Charles City Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Charles City today?

$100K

Sale Price

+4.2%
since last year

$78

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+41.8%
since last year

Under List Price

3.6%

Days on Market

Down Payment

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Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Charles City housing market?

Charles City is very competitive. Homes sell in 28 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 28 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 5 days.

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Osage

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 33 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 11 days.

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Charles City Migration & Relocation Trends

No data on migration and relocation available in this area right now

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View houses in Charles City that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD MAR 3, 2025
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$115,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2 baths
2,048 sq ft
708 8th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$119,900
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
212 days
708 8th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$95,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
3 baths
1,890 sq ft
1601 Clark St. St, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$95,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
178 days
1601 Clark St. St, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
$130,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,120 sq ft
900 6th Avenue Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$142,000
Sale to List
8% under list
Days on Market
198 days
900 6th Avenue Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
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$120,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
1,144 sq ft
112 Chautauqua Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$125,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
122 days
112 Chautauqua Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 26, 2025
$139,900 Last Sold Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,092 sq ft
903 6th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$139,900
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
148 days
903 6th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 24, 2025
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$335,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3.5 baths
3,680 sq ft
2995 Chestnut Pl, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$350,000
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
271 days
2995 Chestnut Pl, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 10, 2025
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$69,300 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,122 sq ft
405 Richings, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$70,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
70 days
405 Richings, Charles City, IA 50616
SOLD FEB 3, 2025
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$210,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
2,023 sq ft
1949 Underwood Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
List Price
$217,000
Sale to List
3% under list
Days on Market
60 days
1949 Underwood Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
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Schools in Charles City

Learn about schools in the Charles City area

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Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

4/10 Lincoln Elementary School Public • 3-4	193 Students	4 reviews
4/10 Charles City Middle School Public • 5-8	488 Students	4 reviews
NR Washington Elementary School Public • PreK-2	371 Students	1 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Charles City housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Charles City.

Wind Factor - Minor

100% of properties are at minor risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Minor

97% of properties are at minor risk of heat over the next 30 years

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