St. Charles at a glance: the median home in St. Charles sold for $455,698 in August 2026 (+1.0% year over year), and homes sold in about 47 days at 101.6% of list price, according to Redfin. I help buyers, sellers and investors in St. Charles in English or Spanish.
St. Charles Housing Market
| Metric | St. Charles (August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $455,698 (+1.0% vs. last year) |
| Median days on market | 47 |
| Sale-to-list price | 101.6% |
| Homes sold | 147 |
Looking for low-maintenance living? See townhomes and condos for sale in St. Charles, with prices, HOA info and what to know before you buy.
Living in St. Charles
Population: 33,081 (2020 Census). St. Charles is in Kane County (with a small part in DuPage County).
- The historic Arcada Theatre and a walkable downtown on both sides of the Fox River
- Scarecrow Festival every October and the Dragon Boat Festival in June
- Pottawatomie Park and miles of riverfront paths
Schools
St. Charles is served by Community Unit School District 303. School boundaries don’t always follow subdivision lines, so confirm the assigned schools for any address before you make an offer.
Getting Around
St. Charles has no Metra station (the closest is Geneva on the UP-West line). IL-64, IL-38, IL-25, IL-31, Randall Road and Kirk Road are the main routes.
Townhomes in St. Charles
Redfin showed 27 townhomes for sale in St. Charles in early October 2026, with a median list price of about $422K (source). Townhomes are a popular way to get into St. Charles for less than a single-family home, but HOA dues and rules vary a lot by community.
Costs to Know When You Buy or Sell
St. Charles is not on the July 2026 Fidelity National Title list of municipal transfer taxes; state and county transfer taxes still apply. Illinois property taxes are paid a year in arrears, so sellers credit buyers for the time they owned the home. See my guide to the cost of selling in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in St. Charles, IL?
The median sale price in St. Charles was $455,698 in August 2026, +1.0% compared with a year earlier, according to Redfin.
What school district is St. Charles, IL in?
St. Charles is served by Community Unit School District 303.
What county is St. Charles, IL in?
St. Charles is in Kane County (with a small part in DuPage County).
Is there a Metra station in St. Charles?
St. Charles has no Metra station (the closest is Geneva on the UP-West line). IL-64, IL-38, IL-25, IL-31, Randall Road and Kirk Road are the main routes.
Are there townhomes for sale in St. Charles?
Yes. In early October 2026 Redfin showed 27 townhomes for sale in St. Charles with a median list price of about $422K. Inventory changes daily, so search current listings for the latest.
Is there a transfer tax when buying or selling in St. Charles?
Illinois charges $1.00 per $1,000 of price and the county charges $0.50 per $1,000, customarily paid by the seller. St. Charles is not on the July 2026 Fidelity National Title list of municipal transfer taxes; state and county transfer taxes still apply.
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