Chester, PA
County market analytics
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$788.4K
12-Month Sales
60
+35.4%
1-Year Appreciation
+35.4%
Properties Tracked
2,791
Median Sale Price History
Top Cities
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| West Chester | $692.3K |
| Phoenixville | $660K |
| Coatesville | $359.5K |
| Kennett Square | $909.8K |
| Downingtown | $482.6K |
| Spring City | $704.3K |
| Cochranville | $431.8K |
| Landenberg | $497.5K |
| Malvern | $1.35M |
| Chester Springs | $1.37M |
| Chadds Ford | $1M |
| Honey Brook | $517K |
Cities in Chester
| City | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 8 | $692.3K |
| Phoenixville | 6 | $660K |
| Coatesville | 6 | $359.5K |
| Kennett Square | 5 | $909.8K |
| Downingtown | 4 | $482.6K |
| Spring City | 3 | $704.3K |
| Cochranville | 3 | $431.8K |
| Landenberg | 2 | $497.5K |
| Malvern | 2 | $1.35M |
| Chester Springs | 2 | $1.37M |
| Chadds Ford | 1 | $1M |
| Honey Brook | 1 | $517K |
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | City | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 1102 LANTERN CIR | Phoenixville | $875K |
| May 15, 2026 | 21 MEADOW LN | Pottstown | $719K |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 218 CAST IRON WAY | Phoenixville | $1.13M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1741 YARDLEY DR | West Chester | $789K |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 900 GENERAL HOWE DR | West Chester | $1.1M |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 5 GRAYSON CIR | Phoenixville | $660K |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 222 W UWCHLAN AVE | Downingtown | $839K |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 11 MILL ST | Phoenixville | $415K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 1119 S NEW ST | West Chester | $3.3M |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 1236 SHADYSIDE RD | Downingtown | $14K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 22 W MINER ST | West Chester | $770K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 904 ROUNDELAY LN | West Chester | $1.25M |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 58 LAUREL CIR | Malvern | $895K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 263 REID RD | Coatesville | $510K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 261 REID RD | Coatesville | $500K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 19 EVERGREEN LN | Phoenixville | $411K |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 303 STAR TAVERN LN | West Chester | $695K |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 112 JEFFORDS CT # 1601 | Phoenixville | $382K |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 571 MARSHALL RD | Glenmoore | $550K |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 124 DEEPDALE RD | Wayne | $985K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
-5.9%
Implied 1-yr
-23.5%
2026 Q3
$681K
2026 Q4
$681K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Tax burden snapshot
Avg effective rate
3.4416%
Avg annual tax
$6.6K
Avg assessment
$200.2K
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 944 PROVIDENCE RD | Newtown Square | Mar 15, 2023 | $24,000,000 |
| 501 W STREET RD | West Chester | Dec 9, 2024 | $20,603,700 |
| STRASBURG RD | West Chester | Jun 30, 2023 | $11,880,000 |
| 980 PROVIDENCE RD | Newtown Square | Aug 14, 2023 | $11,500,000 |
| 1744 FROST LN | West Chester | May 15, 2023 | $10,255,080 |
| 11 GERSHWIN DR | West Chester | May 15, 2023 | $10,255,080 |
| 1742 FROST LN | West Chester | May 15, 2023 | $10,255,080 |
| 311 RITA CT | West Chester | May 15, 2023 | $10,255,080 |
| 1738 FROST LN | West Chester | May 15, 2023 | $10,255,080 |
| 645 APPALOOSA RD | Downingtown | Jan 3, 2023 | $8,527,807 |
Other counties in Pennsylvania
How Chester ranks in Pennsylvania
1-year appreciation
#12 of 71
Median price
#1 of 71
Frequently asked about Chester County
What is the median sale price in Chester County?
The median sale price in Chester County over the last 12 months is $788.4K, based on 60 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Chester County?
Chester County home prices have changed +35.4% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Chester County?
Roughly 60 home sales were recorded in Chester County over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Chester County?
Unknown is the most common property type tracked in Chester County.
What's the effective property tax rate in Chester County?
The average effective property tax rate in Chester County is approximately 3.4416%.
When were most homes in Chester County built?
Most homes in Chester County were built in the 2020+ era.