Chester, NJ Housing Market

Homes for sale

The Chester housing market is very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Chester was $455K last month, down 29.2% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Chester is $210, down 20.5% since last year.

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Migration
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Climate

Chester Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Chester today?

In October 2024, Chester home prices were down 29.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $455K.

$625K

Sale Price

-28.6%
since last year

$210

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-20.5%
since last year

Over List Price

3.7%

Days on Market

Down Payment

16.1%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Chester housing market?

Chester is very competitive. Homes sell in 20 days.

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 20 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 9% above list price and go pending in around 13 days.

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Summit

100

Most Competitive

Most homes get multiple offers, often with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 9% above list price and go pending in around 13 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 14% above list price and go pending in around 8 days.

Westfield

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 16 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 9% above list price and go pending in around 12 days.

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Chester Migration & Relocation Trends

In Sep '24 - Nov '24, 29% of Chester homebuyers searched to move out of Chester, while 71% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.

Where are people moving to Chester from?

Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Chester from outside metros.
San Francisco homebuyers searched to move into Chester more than any other metro followed by Seattle and Gainesville.

Where are people from Chester moving to?

71% of Chester homebuyers searched to stay within the Chester metropolitan area.
Miami was the most popular destination among Chester homebuyers followed by Boston and Philadelphia.

Number of People Moving to Chester

least

most

People are moving to Chester from

Inbound		Net inflow
Metros		Sep '24 - Nov '24
1	San Francisco, CA	179
2	Seattle, WA	44
3	Gainesville, FL	35
4	Spokane, WA	10
5	Visalia, CA	8
6	Redding, CA	4
7	Sheboygan, WI	4
8	Pocatello, ID	3
9	Fort Leonard Wood, MO	3
10	Walla Walla, WA	3

People are leaving Chester for

Outbound		Net outflow
Metros		Sep '24 - Nov '24
1	Miami, FL	4,605
2	Boston, MA	4,152
3	Philadelphia, PA	4,074
4	Chicago, IL	2,027
5	Washington, DC	2,017
6	Orlando, FL	1,999
7	Albany, NY	1,885
8	Atlanta, GA	1,678
9	Myrtle Beach, SC	1,287
10	Hartford, CT	1,265

Methodology

This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.

View houses in Chester that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 12, 2024
3D WALKTHROUGH
$822,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
—sq ft
105 Oakdale Rd, Chester Boro, NJ 07930-2224
List Price
$800,000
Sale to List
3% over list
Days on Market
78 days
105 Oakdale Rd, Chester Boro, NJ 07930-2224
SOLD DEC 12, 2024
$839,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
—sq ft
4 State Park Rd, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-3254
List Price
$825,000
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
76 days
4 State Park Rd, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-3254
SOLD DEC 9, 2024
$475,500 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1 bath
—sq ft
16 Parker Rd, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-3200
List Price
$399,000
Sale to List
19% over list
Days on Market
58 days
16 Parker Rd, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-3200
SOLD NOV 25, 2024
$1,530,000 Last Sold Price
5 beds
4.5 baths
—sq ft
5 Runyan Pl, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2482
List Price
$1,540,000
Sale to List
1% under list
Days on Market
75 days
5 Runyan Pl, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2482
SOLD NOV 21, 2024
$625,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2 baths
—sq ft
15 Valley View Rd, Chester Boro, NJ 07930
List Price
$649,900
Sale to List
4% under list
Days on Market
50 days
15 Valley View Rd, Chester Boro, NJ 07930
SOLD NOV 20, 2024
$760,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
—sq ft
37 Mile Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2805
List Price
$749,900
Sale to List
1% over list
Days on Market
70 days
37 Mile Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2805
SOLD NOV 18, 2024
$980,000 Last Sold Price
6 beds
4.5 baths
—sq ft
52 Mile Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2803
List Price
$949,000
Sale to List
3% over list
Days on Market
80 days
52 Mile Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930-2803
SOLD NOV 15, 2024
$1,375,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
4 baths
—sq ft
10 S Gables Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930
List Price
$1,375,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
127 days
10 S Gables Dr, Chester Twp., NJ 07930
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Schools in Chester

Learn about schools in the Chester area

Elementary
Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

7/10 Bragg Elementary School Public • 3-5	325 Students	7 reviews
NR Dickerson Elementary School Public • PreK-2	317 Students	4 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Chester housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Chester.

Wind Factor - Major

72% of properties are at major risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years

Heat Factor - Moderate

77% of properties are at moderate risk of heat over the next 30 years

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