Is Chester, NY 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 Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

Chester is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Chester, NY

How much do homes in Chester, NY cost?

Median Sold Price

$460,000

$257/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$39,000(-7.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester have sold for 7.8% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester was $460,000 in November 2024, down 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $257.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $170K$190.5K
+12.1%
2 $266K$289K
+8.6%
3 $449K$390K
-13.1%
4 $625K$570K
-8.8%
5+ $505K$650K
+28.7%

Summary: Chester housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 8.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.7%.

Housing Supply in Chester, NY

How many homes are available in Chester, NY?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6753-20.9%

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 53 homes for sale in November 2024, a 20.9% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1310
-23.1%
3 1917
-10.5%
4 2718
-33.3%
5+ 77
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 decreased by 23.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1015+50.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

7 Homes Were 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 may be able to get a good deal. 46.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Chester in November 2024, up by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 47% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester, NY

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
53 Days42 Days-21.4%

Summary: Homes in Chester had an average of 42 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 21.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

9 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Chester has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During November 2024, 15 homes were sold in Chester; 27% of homes were sold within 30 days, 60% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% 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 21 Days Ago

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