Chester, PA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Chester, PA is $165,500, up 4.1% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 36 days with 85 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.
$165,500median sale price
Is Chester a buyer's or seller's market?
Chester, PA is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.7 months of supply and homes selling in about 36 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
18
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
36
Average pace
Active listings
85
4.7 months supply
Sale-to-list
94.8%
Below asking
Chester, PA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $165,500 |
| Median list price | $145,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.1% |
| Average days on market | 36 days |
| Active inventory | 85 listings |
| Months of supply | 4.7 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 94.8% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Chester housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $165,500. Prices have risen 4.1% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 36 days on market, indicating 4.7 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Chester
There are currently 85 homes listed for sale in Chester, Pennsylvania. The median listing price is $145K.
Active listings
85
Homes on market
Median list price
$145K
Avg. days on market
36
Days until sale
New this week
42
Newly listed
Top public schools in Chester
7 schools tracked · 7,310 students
The largest public schools serving Chester, PA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Chester Community CS
Grades K-8 · 4,193 students
Chester HS
Grades 9-12 · 863 students
Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS
Grades K-12 · 684 students
Edgmont Scholars Academy
Grades PK-8 · 478 students
STEM at Showalter
Grades 7-12 · 436 students
Chester Upland Sch of Arts
Grades PK-5 · 425 students
Stetser El Sch
Grades PK-6 · 231 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Chester?
The median home sale price in Chester is $165,500, up 4.1% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Chester?
Homes typically spend 36 days on market before going under contract.
Is Chester a buyer's or seller's market?
With 4.7 months of supply, Chester is currently a leaning buyer's.
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