Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The CHESTER, CA real estate market (96020) currently shows 43 active listings, with 9 pending sales. Homes are averaging 103 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 94 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 16.2% year-over-year, from $625,000 to $524,000.
Population: 2,593 · Density: 17.8/mi² · Median household income: $85,536
Typical home value: $260,989 · Homeownership: 80.8%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96020 | Chester, CA 96020 | 0.0 mi | 11 | $6,073,100 | $529,500 | $552,100 |
| 96063 | Mineral, CA 96063 | 18.3 mi | 5 | $1,624,625 | $336,000 | $324,925 |
| 95934 | Crescent Mills, CA 95934 | 23.5 mi | 2 | $558,000 | $279,000 | $279,000 |
| 95942 | Forest Ranch, CA 95942 | 27.6 mi | 14 | $5,627,706 | $386,625 | $401,979 |
| 95954 | Magalia, CA 95954 | 28.4 mi | 49 | $16,320,675 | $325,000 | $333,075 |
| 95978 | Stirling City, CA 95978 | 30.6 mi | 2 | $409,900 | $204,950 | $204,950 |
| 95971 | Quincy, CA 95971 | 31.6 mi | 19 | $9,346,214 | $532,000 | $491,906 |
| 95983 | Taylorsville, CA 95983 | 32.4 mi | 3 | $5,400,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 96088 | Shingletown, CA 96088 | 35.9 mi | 38 | $15,073,726 | $368,250 | $396,677 |
| 96096 | Whitmore, CA 96096 | 39.7 mi | 4 | $7,685,332 | $699,000 | $1,921,333 |
| 95973 | Chico, CA 95973 | 42.6 mi | 78 | $53,604,330 | $587,500 | $687,235 |
| 96016 | Cassel, CA 96016 | 44.0 mi | 4 | $2,176,000 | $387,000 | $544,000 |
| 95916 | Berry Creek, CA 95916 | 44.7 mi | 8 | $2,604,640 | $322,475 | $325,580 |
As of September 2026, there are 43 active listings in CHESTER, CA (zip code 96020), compared to 44 the prior year.
The median listing price in CHESTER, CA 96020 is $524,000 as of September 2026, a 16.2% decrease from $625,000 the prior year.
Homes in CHESTER, CA 96020 spend an average of 103 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 94 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, CHESTER, CA 96020 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 94 days last year.
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