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Is Charles City, VA 23030 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Charles City is a seller’s market. With about 0.8 months of supply and 33% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score64/ 100

More competitive than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #179 of 362 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply0.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market31Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$206▼ −4.9% vs. last year

The Charles City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Charles City, VA 23030 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 0.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 11% to $317,363. Overall, Charles City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

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Questions about Charles City real estate

Is Charles City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 0.8 months of supply in Charles City, VA 23030 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Charles City?

The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Charles City sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Charles City?

About 0.56% of a home’s value a year in Charles City County, or roughly $2,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Charles City?

The median sale price was $317,363 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $206 per square foot.

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