Is Chester, MD 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, MD

How much do homes in Chester, MD cost?

Median Sold Price

$503,949

$270/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$23,999(+5.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester have sold for 5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester was $503,949 in October 2024, up 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $270.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $337K$254.2K
-24.6%
2 $402.5K$381K
-5.3%
3 $455K$505.9K
+11.2%
4 $687K$642.2K
-6.5%
5+ $850K$686.2K
-19.3%

Summary: Chester housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 24.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 19.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Kent Narrows
+22.0%
Kent Island
+9.7%
Stevensville
+7.0%
Chester
+5.0%

Housing Supply in Chester, MD

How many homes are available in Chester, MD?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
5057+14.0%

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 57 homes for sale in October 2024, a 14.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1719
+11.8%
3 2123
+9.5%
4 1013
+30.0%
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 increased by 11.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 30%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
716+128.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

10 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 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. 62.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 16 homes were sold or pending in Chester in October 2024, up by 128.6% month-over-month. Of the 16 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester, MD

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
21 Days49 Days+127.2%

Summary: Homes in Chester had an average of 49 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 127.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 16 homes were sold in Chester; 44% of homes were sold within 30 days, 38% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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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