Is Chester, NY 10918 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Chester, NY 10918 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 34 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 56%, homes sold more slowly (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $588,745. Overall, Chester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Orange County, homes here sell more slowly than in 81% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Chester ranks #453 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Huguenot 12746 (0% sold over asking) or Cuddebackville 12729 (0% sold over asking), while Circleville 10919 (100% sold over asking) and Fort Montgomery 10922 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.