Chariton Housing Market Report March 2025•Lucas County, Iowa

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Housing Prices in Chariton, IA

How much do homes in Chariton, IA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Chariton, IA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Chariton is a Seller's Market

Difference Since February 2025

Last month, Chariton was a Buyer's Market.

Insight

Chariton is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$127,500$85/SqFt
-$169,000
-57.0%

Based on all homes sold in March 2025

Insight

Homes in Chariton have sold for 57% less than they did a month ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chariton was $127,500 in March 2025, down 57% from last month, and the median price per square foot was $85.

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
1-$33.5K
N/A
2-$128K
N/A
3$68K$127K
+86.8%
4-$470K
N/A
5$525K-
N/A

Summary: Chariton housing price by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The home price for 1 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 2 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +86.8%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes did not change. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Chariton, IA compare with other places?

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Chariton, IA

Housing supply in Chariton, IA

How many homes are available in Chariton, IA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
22Last MonthMar 2025
202 months agoFeb 2025
+10.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: The Chariton real estate market had 22 homes for sale in Mar 2025, a 10.0 % increase compared to Feb 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
4Last MonthMar 2025
22 months agoFeb 2025
+100.0 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsFeb 2025Mar 2025Change MoM
122
0.0%
233
0.0%
31112
+9.1%
434
+33.3%
511
0.0%

Summary: Chariton housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.1%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Chariton, IA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price3 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Chariton, you may be able to get a good deal. 75% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in Chariton in March 2025, up by 100.0% month-over-month. Of the 4 sold homes, 75% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 25% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chariton, IA

How long does it take to sell a home in Chariton, IA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days1 Home

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Most homes in Chariton are taking a long time to sell, it's a good idea to negotiate on homes here.

Summary: During March 2025, 4 homes were sold in Chariton; 25% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 50% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
Last Month1 month agoChange MoM
94 DaysLast MonthMar 2025
91 Days1 month agoFeb 2025
+3.6 %
Change MoMFeb – Mar

Summary: Homes in Chariton had an average listing age of 94 days in Mar 2025, up by 3.6% compared to the previous month.

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Based on information from Des Moines MLS, for the period 02/01/2025 - 04/01/2025

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