Is Chadds Ford, PA 19317 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Chadds Ford is a seller’s market. With about 2.3 months of supply and 35% 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 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #322 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 Chadds Ford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 35% of homes in Chadds Ford, PA 19317 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 50 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 48%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $705,595. Overall, Chadds Ford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Chester County, homes here sell more slowly than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Chadds Ford ranks #322 of 601 PA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Parker Ford 19457 (0% sold over asking) or Sadsburyville 19369 (0% sold over asking), while Brandamore 19316 (100% sold over asking) and Thorndale 19372 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Chadds Ford real estate
Is Chadds Ford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.3 months of supply in Chadds Ford, PA 19317 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 Chadds Ford?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Chadds Ford sell over asking?
35% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Chadds Ford?
About 1.30% of a home’s value a year in Chester County, or roughly $5,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Chadds Ford?
The median sale price was $705,595 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $245 per square foot.
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