Is Charlestown, MA 02129 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Charlestown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Charlestown, MA 02129 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 95 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 60%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $1,181,989. Overall, Charlestown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Suffolk County, homes here sell faster than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Charlestown ranks #196 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 82 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Boston 02111 (0% sold over asking) or Boston 02110 (2% sold over asking), while Roslindale 02131 (53% sold over asking) and Jamaica Plain 02130 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.