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CHARLESTON, IL 61920

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

Market Analysis

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

The CHARLESTON, IL real estate market (61920) currently shows 43 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 29 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 15 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 29 days on market compared to 38 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 14.1% year-over-year, from $224,900 to $193,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 20,923  ·  Density: 54.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $53,295

Typical home value: $135,437  ·  Homeownership: 53.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
43
⇧ 53.6% vs 28 last year
Pending
16
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$193,225
⇩ 14.1% vs $224,900 last year
Average Price
$214,654
⇩ 20.1% vs $268,556 last year
Days on Market
29
⇩ 23.7% vs 38 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$101
⇧ 6.3% vs $95/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,719 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 43 this year vs 28 last year
  • Days on market: 29 now vs 38 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $193,225 (-14.1% YoY)
  • Average: $214,654 (-20.1% 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 27.6 miles — 103 listings ($20,206,910 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
61920Charleston, IL 619200.0 mi29$7,612,558$194,000$262,502
62474Westfield, IL 6247410.2 mi3$178,500$75,000$59,500
61931Humboldt, IL 6193112.0 mi2$135,000$67,500$67,500
61943Oakland, IL 6194313.1 mi4$186,800$46,700$46,700
62468Toledo, IL 6246816.7 mi1$165,000$165,000$165,000
62420Casey, IL 6242017.2 mi11$1,939,982$139,900$176,362
61919Camargo, IL 6191919.0 mi2$695,000$347,500$347,500
61917Brocton, IL 6191720.6 mi1$180,000$180,000$180,000
61911Arthur, IL 6191121.4 mi5$937,500$171,250$187,500
61942Newman, IL 6194223.0 mi4$851,616$115,000$212,904
61957Windsor, IL 6195723.9 mi6$1,004,670$144,900$167,445
61944Paris, IL 6194425.5 mi34$6,180,384$106,700$181,776
62465Strasburg, IL 6246527.6 mi1$139,900$139,900$139,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHARLESTON, IL 61920?

As of September 2026, there are 43 active listings in CHARLESTON, IL (zip code 61920), compared to 28 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHARLESTON, IL 61920?

The median listing price in CHARLESTON, IL 61920 is $193,225 as of September 2026, a 14.1% decrease from $224,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CHARLESTON, IL?

Homes in CHARLESTON, IL 61920 spend an average of 29 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 38 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHARLESTON, IL 61920?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHARLESTON, IL 61920 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 15 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 29 days on market compared to 38 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CHARLESTON, IL?

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