Is Chester County, PA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since June 2023
Since last year, Chester County has remained a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Chester County, PA
How much do homes in Chester County, PA cost?
Median Sold Price
$511,000
$229/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since June 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Chester County was $511,000 in June 2024, up 6% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $229.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $225K | $229.9K | +2.2% |
2 Bedrooms | $325.2K | $350K | +7.6% |
3 Bedrooms | $409.4K | $434.6K | +6.2% |
4 Bedrooms | $590K | $649.9K | +10.2% |
5+ Bedrooms | $865K | $886.6K | +2.5% |
Summary: Chester County housing prices by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.5%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Lancaster County | $300.7K | $328.9K | +9.4% |
Chester County | $482.1K | $511K | +6.0% |
New Castle County | $330.4K | $350K | +5.9% |
Montgomery County | $410K | $432.9K | +5.6% |
Delaware County | $317.9K | $335.3K | +5.5% |
Housing Supply in Chester County, PA
How many homes are available in Chester County, PA?
Number of Homes For Sale
May 2024 | Jun 2024 | CHANGE |
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1,549 | 1,556 | 0.5% |
Summary: The Chester County real estate market had 1,556 homes for sale in June 2024, a 0.5% increase compared to May 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 14 | 13 | -7.1% |
2 Bedrooms | 110 | 96 | -12.7% |
3 Bedrooms | 622 | 614 | -1.3% |
4 Bedrooms | 599 | 621 | +3.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 204 | 212 | +3.9% |
Summary: The Chester County housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.9%.
Number of Homes Sold
May 2024 | Jun 2024 | CHANGE |
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442 | 484 | +9.5% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
103 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
83 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
298 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 484 homes were sold or pending in Chester County in June 2024, up by 9.5% month-over-month. Of the 484 sold homes, 21% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 62% 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
Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | CHANGE |
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14 Days | 16 Days | +8.6% |
Summary: Homes in Chester County had an average of 16 days on market in Jun 2024, up by 8.6% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
429 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
40 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
15 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During June 2024, 484 homes were sold in Chester County; 89% of homes were sold within 30 days, 8% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% of homes were sold over 90 days.