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 November 2023

At the same time last year, Chester was a Buyer'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

$414,500

$225/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$35,500(-7.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester have sold for 7.9% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester was $414,500 in November 2024, down 7.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $225.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 -$165K
N/A
2 $289K$365K
+26.3%
3 $406.1K$430K
+5.9%
4 $552.5K$747.5K
+35.3%
5+ $1.7M$549K
-68.8%

Summary: Chester housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 26.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 35.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 68.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Deep River
+27.4%
Lyme
+18.5%
Higganum
+8.8%
Haddam
+6.7%
Chester
-7.9%

Housing Supply in Chester, CT

How many homes are available in Chester, CT?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1913-31.6%

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 13 homes for sale in November 2024, a 31.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 10
-100.0%
2 64
-33.3%
3 86
-25.0%
4 33
0.0%
5+ 10
-100.0%

Summary: The Chester housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
75-28.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chester, you could pay more than the asking price. 60% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Chester in November 2024, down by 28.6% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 20% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 60% 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 17 Days Ago

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