Is Chester, GA 31012 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Chester is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list97.3%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$141

The Chester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Chester, GA 31012 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 37 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

The median sale price was $179,922, or about $141 per square foot.

About the area

Dodge County, GA

Population	2,802
Median income	$70,391
Average income	$86,027
Median home value	$145,500
Median rent	$373/month
Owner-occupied	83% of homes
Median year built	1984

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (relatively high), hurricanes (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 31012; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Chester real estate

How fast do homes sell in Chester?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Chester sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Chester?

About 0.87% of a home’s value a year in Dodge County, or roughly $3,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Chester?

The median sale price was $179,922 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.

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