Chester, IL Housing Market

The Chester housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Chester was $70K last month, down 44.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Chester is $61, up 8.9% since last year.

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Chester Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Chester today?

$70K

Sale Price

-44.0%
since last year

$61

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

+8.9%
since last year

Under List Price

Days on Market

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How hot is the Chester housing market?

Chester is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 50 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 9% below list price and go pending in around 50 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 32 days.

Compare With Nearby Cities

Ste Genevieve

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 17 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 4 days.

Perryville

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 2% below list price and go pending in around 39 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 2% above list price and go pending in around 20 days.

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Chester Migration & Relocation Trends

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Recently sold homes

SOLD OCT 20, 2025
$250,000 Last List Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
1,556 sq ft
2302 Sunset Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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Days on Market
33 days
2302 Sunset Dr, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD OCT 6, 2025
$16,500
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SOLD OCT 2, 2025
$110,000 Last List Price
2 beds
1 bath
1,681 sq ft
1305 Jefferson St, Chester, IL 62233
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
58 days
1305 Jefferson St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$125,000 Last List Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,100 sq ft
3911 State Route 3, Chester, IL 62233
List Price
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
106 days
3911 State Route 3, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD SEP 12, 2025
$275,000 Last List Price
5 beds
2.5 baths
2,910 sq ft
425 Riverview Blvd, Chester, IL 62233
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
164 days
425 Riverview Blvd, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD SEP 9, 2025
$79,000 Last List Price
2 beds
1 bath
1,145 sq ft
2311 State St, Chester, IL 62233
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
133 days
2311 State St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD SEP 8, 2025
$45,000 Last List Price
3 beds
1 bath
1,200 sq ft
1525 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233
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Sale to List
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Days on Market
38 days
1525 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD AUG 29, 2025
$160,000
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208 Dixie Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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208 Dixie Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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Schools in Chester

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GreatSchools Rating

4/10

Chester Elementary School

Public • PreK-8

616

Students

3 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.

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