Is Chester, CA 96020 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Chester, CA 96020 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 days and there were 6.9 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $514,777. Overall, Chester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Plumas County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 89%. On our competition score, Chester ranks #1,063 of 1,069 CA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 7 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Beckwourth 96129 (0% sold over asking) or Clio 96106 (0% sold over asking), while Blairsden Graeagle 96103 (14% sold over asking) is even more competitive.