Is Chester, PA 19013 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Chester is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 10% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 10% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #589 of 601 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Chester housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Chester, PA 19013 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 81 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 43% to $79,965. Overall, Chester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Delaware County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Chester ranks #589 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 out of 100).
Nearby, Prospect Park 19076 (75% sold over asking) and Woodlyn 19094 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Chester real estate
Is Chester a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Chester, PA 19013 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Chester?
The typical home went under contract in 93 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Chester sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 83.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Chester?
About 1.84% of a home’s value a year in Delaware County, or roughly $7,360 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Chester?
The median sale price was $79,965 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $70 per square foot.
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