Is Chester County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Chester County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Chester County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Chester County, PA

How much do homes in Chester County, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$518,806

$234/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$22,847(+4.6%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Chester County have sold for 4.6% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester County was $518,806 in November 2024, up 4.6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $234.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $226K$230K
+1.8%
2 $336K$357.4K
+6.4%
3 $423.7K$450K
+6.2%
4 $610.6K$649.9K
+6.4%
5+ $885.7K$882.6K
-0.3%

Summary: Chester County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 1.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Delaware County
+7.4%
New Castle County
+7.0%
Lancaster County
+5.8%
Montgomery County
+5.7%
Chester County
+4.6%

Housing Supply in Chester County, PA

How many homes are available in Chester County, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,4251,303-8.6%

Summary: The Chester County real estate market had 1,303 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 88
0.0%
2 141130
-7.8%
3 556513
-7.7%
4 558499
-10.6%
5+ 162153
-5.6%

Summary: The Chester County 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 7.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
406380-6.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

131 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

85 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

164 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Chester County, you could pay more than the asking price. 43.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 380 homes were sold or pending in Chester County in November 2024, down by 6.4% month-over-month. Of the 380 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 43% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester County, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
17 Days22 Days+34.3%

Summary: Homes in Chester County had an average of 22 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 34.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

291 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

68 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

21 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 380 homes were sold in Chester County; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 18% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% 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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