The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 03603 sells for about $295,000, or $234 per square foot.
Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast.
ZIP 03603 — Charlestown
The housing market in 03603 is characterized by low inventory and affordable pricing relative to national averages. Market activity is stable with a small number of annual sales, reflecting a mature, owner-occupied community. Data for specific metrics like rent and tax rates are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking an affordable, quiet, and mature community environment away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 03603, Sullivan County NH
Not determinable at the ZIP level; county-level data is provided by regional proxies but does not reflect specific local conditions.
The area is served by the Fall Mountain Regional School District, which provides public education for the Charlestown community.
The area maintains a stable, mature community profile with limited large-scale industrial or commercial development momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New Hampshire) — New Hampshire Property Tax: Property taxes are levied by local taxing districts (municipalities, counties, school districts). The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local tax rate (tax rate = total amount to be raised / total assessed value of the municipality). State (New Hampshire) — Property Tax Abatement: Provides a mechanism for property owners to seek a reduction in their tax assessment if they can prove the assessment is disproportionate to other properties or causes undue hardship.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional routes connecting to larger employment hubs in the Upper Valley.
The area features access to the Connecticut River for water-based recreation and proximity to local parks and trails within the Charlestown town limits.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and limited inventory, reflecting the area's small-town, owner-occupied housing stock.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale retail, local government services, and regional manufacturing employment in the surrounding Sullivan County area.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options available for daily commuting.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Sullivan County assessment regime follows standard New Hampshire municipal property tax valuation procedures.
Parcels are subject to the Fall Mountain Regional School District and local municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional climate risks, including winter weather exposure and flood risks near the Connecticut River.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates for ZCTA 03603.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides regional access for boating and fishing.
Local green space for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.