Is Chester, MD 21619 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Chester, MD 21619 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 66 days and there were 5.2 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 48 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 27% to $639,623. Overall, Chester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Queen Anne's County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Chester ranks #229 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Marydel 21649 (0% sold over asking) or Crumpton 21628 (0% sold over asking), while Ingleside 21644 (100% sold over asking) and Queen Anne 21657 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.