Is Chester Township, IL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chester Township is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Chester Township was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Chester Township is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Chester Township, IL

How much do homes in Chester Township, IL cost?

Median Sold Price

$129,000

$90/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$1,500(+1.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester Township have sold for 1.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester Township was $129,000 in October 2024, up 1.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $90.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $33.4K-
N/A
2 $74.5K$120K
+61.1%
3 $130K$129K
-0.8%
4 $175K$155K
-11.4%
5+ -$375K
N/A

Summary: Chester Township 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 61.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 11.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

East Lincoln Township
+28.4%
Lincoln
+20.5%
Chester Township
+1.2%

Housing Supply in Chester Township, IL

How many homes are available in Chester Township, IL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2524-4.0%

Summary: The Chester Township real estate market had 24 homes for sale in October 2024, a 4.0% decrease compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 75
-28.6%
3 1011
+10.0%
4 77
0.0%
5+ 11
0.0%

Summary: The Chester Township 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 decreased by 28.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
440.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chester Township, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in Chester Township in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 4 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 50% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester Township, IL

How long does it take to sell a home in Chester Township, IL?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
102 Days35 Days-65.7%

Summary: Homes in Chester Township had an average of 35 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 65.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Chester Township are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 4 homes were sold in Chester Township; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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