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Chester Housing Market Report June 2025•Hancock County, West Virginia

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Housing Prices in Chester, WV

How much do homes in Chester, WV cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Chester, WV a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Chester is a Buyer's Market

Difference Since June 2024

At the same time last year, Chester was a Seller's Market.

Insight

Chester is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$125,000$112/SqFt
+$2,500
+2.0%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Chester have sold for 2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Chester was $125,000 in June 2025, up 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $112.

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsJun 2024Jun 2025Change YoY
1$23K$164K
+613.0%
2$83.5K$120K
+43.7%
3$135K$146K
+8.1%
4$125K$132.5K
+6.0%
5$174.9K$386K
+120.7%

Summary: Chester housing price by bedroom type for June 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes increased by +613.0%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +43.7%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +8.1%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +6.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +120.7%.

How does Chester, WV compare with other places?

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Chester, WV

Housing supply in Chester, WV

How many homes are available in Chester, WV?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
20Last MonthJun 2025
182 months agoMay 2025
+11.1 %
Change MoMMay – Jun

Summary: The Chester real estate market had 20 homes for sale in Jun 2025, a 11.1 % increase compared to May 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
2Last MonthJun 2025
22 months agoMay 2025
0.0 %
Change MoMMay – Jun

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsMay 2025Jun 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
234
+33.3%
31111
0.0%
434
+33.3%
511
0.0%

Summary: Chester housing inventory by bedroom type for June 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +33.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Chester, WV cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price1 Home

At Asking Price0 Home

Under Asking Price1 Home

Insight

If you're buying a home in Chester, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 2 homes were sold or pending in Chester in June 2025, the same as the previous month. Of the 2 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 0% were sold at asking, and and 50% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Chester, WV

How long does it take to sell a home in Chester, WV?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days0 Home

30 – 90 Days2 Homes

Over 90 Days0 Home

Insight

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Chester has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During June 2025, 2 homes were sold in Chester; 0% of homes were sold within 30 days, 100% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
88 DaysThis YearJun 2025
161 Days1 year agoJun 2024
-45.0 %
Change YoYJun 2024 – Jun 2025

Summary: Homes in Chester had an average listing age of 88 days in Jun 2025, down by 45.0% compared to the previous year.

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Newest Listings in Chester, WV

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Based on information from MLS Now, for the period 07/01/2023 - 07/01/2025

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Last updated on: 7/28/2025, 12:55:30 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.