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CHESTER, SC 29706

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Chester County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
78
⇧ 21.9% vs 64 last year
Pending
15
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$227,000
⇩ 5.1% vs $239,250 last year
Average Price
$271,002
⇧ 2.7% vs $263,925 last year
Days on Market
93
⇧ 93.8% vs 48 days last year

Market Context

Population: 19,470  ·  Density: 28.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $50,942

Typical home value: $134,904  ·  Homeownership: 74.3%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CHESTER, SC real estate market (29706) currently shows 78 active listings, with 15 pending sales. Homes are averaging 93 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 93 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.1% year-over-year, from $239,250 to $227,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 78 this year vs 64 last year
  • Days on market: 93 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $227,000 (-5.1% YoY)
  • Average: $271,002 (+2.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 27.5 miles — 1,180 listings ($494,856,685 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
29706Chester, SC 297060.0 mi78$21,138,156$227,000$271,002
29729Richburg, SC 2972913.1 mi39$13,239,408$325,900$339,472
29742Sharon, SC 2974213.5 mi9$3,863,250$302,450$429,250
29364Lockhart, SC 2936414.0 mi3$169,899$65,000$56,633
29730Rock Hill, SC 2973016.7 mi224$89,712,448$359,000$400,502
29745York, SC 2974519.2 mi226$116,968,334$378,000$517,559
29732Rock Hill, SC 2973219.4 mi238$98,989,912$405,000$415,924
29717Hickory Grove, SC 2971720.1 mi6$1,573,500$255,000$262,250
29379Union, SC 2937921.3 mi71$16,719,577$189,900$235,487
29353Jonesville, SC 2935325.4 mi7$3,575,320$219,900$510,760
29178Whitmire, SC 2917825.7 mi9$1,378,350$150,000$153,150
29708Fort Mill, SC 2970826.6 mi187$106,571,861$475,000$569,903
29340Gaffney, SC 2934027.5 mi83$20,956,670$205,900$252,490

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHESTER, SC 29706?

As of January 2026, there are 78 active listings in CHESTER, SC (zip code 29706), compared to 64 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHESTER, SC 29706?

The median listing price in CHESTER, SC 29706 is $227,000 as of January 2026, a 5.1% decrease from $239,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CHESTER, SC?

Homes in CHESTER, SC 29706 spend an average of 93 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHESTER, SC 29706?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, CHESTER, SC 29706 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 14 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 93 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CHESTER, SC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHESTER, SC 29706 save an estimated $4,540 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $227,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.