Is Chester, CT a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Chester has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Chester is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Chester, CT

How much do homes in Chester, CT cost?

Median Sold Price

$419,000

$232/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$10,900(-2.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester have sold for 2.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester was $419,000 in October 2024, down 2.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $232.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 -$165K
N/A
2 $289K$395K
+36.7%
3 $409.9K$442.5K
+8.0%
4 $552.5K$670K
+21.3%
5+ $1.2M$730K
-40.2%

Summary: Chester housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 36.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 21.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 40.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Deep River
+34.5%
Lyme
+11.2%
Haddam
+5.6%
Higganum
+4.8%
Chester
-2.5%

Housing Supply in Chester, CT

How many homes are available in Chester, CT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1719+11.8%

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 19 homes for sale in October 2024, a 11.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 66
0.0%
3 68
+33.3%
4 33
0.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Chester housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
46+50.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

4 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chester, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Chester in October 2024, up by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester, CT

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Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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