CHESTER COUNTY, PA — While the national housing market slowed in November under the weight of seasonality, Chester County, Pennsylvania, moved in the opposite direction, posting sharper price gains and far faster sales than the broader U.S. market tracked in the November 2025 RE/MAX National Housing Report.
Nationally, the RE/MAX report showed a cooling market. Across 51 metro areas, home sales fell 18.5% from October and 4.7% from a year earlier. Inventory remained elevated, with months’ supply rising to 3.3, and homes sat on the market an average of 54 days. Median prices edged up just 1.7% year over year to $438,000, while sellers received about 98% of asking price.
Chester County told a different story.
Despite a typical late-fall slowdown in activity, pricing strength remained pronounced. The county’s median sales price jumped 7.3% year over year in November to roughly $561,232 — more than four times the national pace and well above the national median. Homes sold in a median of just 10 days, dramatically outperforming the national average and reinforcing the county’s reputation as one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s most competitive housing markets.
Transaction volume in Chester County mirrored the national seasonal trend, with 444 closed sales representing a 4.7% year-over-year decline — identical to the national drop reported by RE/MAX. The similarity ends there. While national inventory conditions pointed toward gradual rebalancing, Chester County remained firmly seller-friendly. Active listings increased 13.7% from a year earlier, and new listings totaled 419 units, but demand continued to absorb supply quickly.
Pricing power also remained stronger locally. Chester County homes generally sold at or above asking price, with a close-to-list price ratio near 1.000 in October, compared with the national average of 98% in November. Nationally, sellers were conceding slightly more on price as homes took longer to sell.
Inventory trends further highlight the contrast. The RE/MAX report showed inventory rising for the 23rd consecutive month nationwide, gradually easing pressure on buyers. In Chester County, inventory increased across most price ranges but remained tight enough to keep competition intense, nudging conditions only slightly toward balance.
In short, November spotlighted a widening gap between Chester County and the national housing market. While much of the country entered a seasonal slowdown marked by longer selling times and modest price growth, Chester County continued to post rapid sales and outsized appreciation, signaling that demand for homes in the region remains resilient even as national momentum cools.
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