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 November 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

$937,000

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Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$71,020(+8.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester have sold for 8.2% more than they did a year ago.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $625K$511.9K
-18.1%
3 $679.5K$750K
+10.4%
4 $865K$949.5K
+9.8%
5+ $1.2M$1.2M
+1.1%

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 decreased by 18.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Chester Township
+9.8%
Chester
+8.2%

Housing Supply in Chester, NJ

How many homes are available in Chester, NJ?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
4641-10.9%

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 41 homes for sale in November 2024, a 10.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 11
0.0%
3 97
-22.2%
4 2017
-15.0%
5+ 1616
0.0%

Summary: The Chester housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
97-22.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

4 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. 57.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Chester in November 2024, down by 22.2% month-over-month. Of the 7 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 14% were sold at asking, and 57% 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 17 Days Ago

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