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CHARTER OAK, IA 51439

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Crawford County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CHARTER OAK, IA real estate market (51439) currently shows 8 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 65 days on market compared to 114 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 14.9% year-over-year, from $108,500 to $124,625.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 771  ·  Density: 3.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $60,667

Typical home value: $82,880  ·  Homeownership: 67.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
8
⇧ 100% vs 4 last year
Pending
2
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$124,625
⇧ 14.9% vs $108,500 last year
Average Price
$132,173
⇩ 10.5% vs $147,750 last year
Days on Market
65
⇩ 43% vs 114 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$93
⇧ 10.7% vs $84/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,090 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 8 this year vs 4 last year
  • Days on market: 65 now vs 114 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $124,625 (+14.9% YoY)
  • Average: $132,173 (-10.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 27.5 miles — 73 listings ($14,352,791 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
51439Charter Oak, IA 514390.0 mi6$543,600$83,750$90,600
51461Schleswig, IA 514618.3 mi5$1,488,500$297,700$297,700
51034Mapleton, IA 5103411.9 mi12$3,332,196$115,000$277,683
51572Soldier, IA 5157212.4 mi1$218,000$218,000$218,000
51529Dunlap, IA 5152915.4 mi5$1,115,500$262,400$223,100
51445Ida Grove, IA 5144517.9 mi12$1,086,600$93,750$90,550
51465Vail, IA 5146519.7 mi3$636,249$163,750$212,083
51431Arthur, IA 5143121.6 mi1$229,000$229,000$229,000
51579Woodbine, IA 5157923.8 mi8$2,454,000$288,750$306,750
51458Odebolt, IA 5145824.2 mi7$900,522$124,250$128,646
51564Pisgah, IA 5156425.0 mi4$543,124$130,688$135,781
51004Anthon, IA 5100426.4 mi4$529,000$119,500$132,250
51466Wall Lake, IA 5146627.5 mi5$1,276,500$260,000$255,300

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHARTER OAK, IA 51439?

As of September 2026, there are 8 active listings in CHARTER OAK, IA (zip code 51439), compared to 4 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHARTER OAK, IA 51439?

The median listing price in CHARTER OAK, IA 51439 is $124,625 as of September 2026, a 14.9% increase from $108,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CHARTER OAK, IA?

Homes in CHARTER OAK, IA 51439 spend an average of 65 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 114 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHARTER OAK, IA 51439?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHARTER OAK, IA 51439 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 65 days on market compared to 114 days last year.

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