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Is Charleston, MO 63834 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Charleston is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market77Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$67▼ −24.5% vs. last year

The Charleston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Charleston, MO 63834 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 77 days and there were 4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 35% to $100,956. Overall, Charleston is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Nearby, East Prairie 63845 (11% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Questions about Charleston real estate

Is Charleston a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Charleston, MO 63834 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 Charleston?

The typical home went under contract in 77 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Charleston sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Charleston?

About 0.81% of a home’s value a year in Mississippi County, or roughly $3,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Charleston?

The median sale price was $100,956 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $67 per square foot.

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