Is Chester, NJ 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, NJ

How much do homes in Chester, NJ cost?

Median Sold Price

$939,500

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Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$89,500(+10.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester have sold for 10.5% more than they did a year ago.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $315K$511.9K
+62.5%
3 $683.7K$750K
+9.7%
4 $862.5K$949.5K
+10.1%
5+ $1.2M$1.2M
+1.1%

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 62.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Chester Township
+11.7%
Chester
+10.5%

Housing Supply in Chester, NJ

How many homes are available in Chester, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
4447+6.8%

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 47 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 21
-50.0%
3 710
+42.9%
4 2220
-9.1%
5+ 1316
+23.1%

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 decreased by 50%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 42.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 23.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
89+12.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 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. 55.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 9 homes were sold or pending in Chester in October 2024, up by 12.5% month-over-month. Of the 9 sold homes, 11% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 56% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester, NJ

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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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