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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing West Chester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in West Chester, PA

How much do homes in West Chester, PA cost?

Median Sold Price

$562,809

$262/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$1,002(-0.2%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in West Chester has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in West Chester was $562,809 in November 2024, down 0.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $262.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $229K$234.5K
+2.4%
2 $350K$365.5K
+4.4%
3 $510.8K$512.1K
0.3%
4 $700K$732.9K
+4.7%
5+ $965K$972.5K
+0.8%

Summary: West Chester housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 2.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 0.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

West Goshen Township
+7.0%
West Chester
-0.2%

Housing Supply in West Chester, PA

How many homes are available in West Chester, PA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
303287-5.3%

Summary: The West Chester real estate market had 287 homes for sale in November 2024, a 5.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 54
-20.0%
2 5349
-7.5%
3 10297
-4.9%
4 104100
-3.8%
5+ 3937
-5.1%

Summary: The West Chester housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 7.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
8380-3.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

29 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

37 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in West Chester, you could pay more than the asking price. 46.3% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 80 homes were sold or pending in West Chester in November 2024, down by 3.6% month-over-month. Of the 80 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 46% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for West Chester, PA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
18 Days21 Days+17.2%

Summary: Homes in West Chester had an average of 21 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 17.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

59 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 80 homes were sold in West Chester; 74% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 3% 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 7 Days Ago

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