Is Chester, SC 29706 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Chester, SC 29706 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 5.5 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 56 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (74 days then) and the median sale price rose 41% to $269,134. Overall, Chester is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Chester County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Chester ranks #101 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 27 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Carlisle 29031 (0% sold over asking) or Richburg 29729 (10% sold over asking), while Edgemoor 29712 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.