WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s housing market accelerated sharply in April, with home sales, new listings, and prices all rising faster than national trends, reinforcing the county’s position as one of the region’s most competitive real estate markets despite a modest increase in inventory.
The county recorded 730 new listings during April, a 25.4% increase from March and a 12.3% gain from a year earlier. Buyers absorbed much of that new supply, driving 454 closed transactions, up 24.4% month over month.
The median sales price reached $560,000, up 4.2% from April 2025. By comparison, the national median sales price across 51 metropolitan areas tracked by RE/MAX rose 1.5% year over year to $445,000.
Homes in Chester County continued to sell above asking price on average, with a close-to-list price ratio of 101.2%, indicating that buyers frequently paid more than sellers’ original asking prices amid competitive bidding.
Nationally, buyers paid an average of 99% of asking price, according to the RE/MAX April Housing Report.
Market velocity also increased locally. Homes spent an average of 26 days on the market before going under contract, an 18.8% decline from March. The national average was 45 days.
Despite the influx of listings, housing supply remained constrained. Chester County ended April with approximately 2.7 months of inventory, a level generally considered indicative of a seller’s market.
National inventory stood at 2.3 months, unchanged from March and slightly below the 2.4 months recorded a year earlier.
The April data suggests Chester County is experiencing a spring selling season that is both stronger and faster-moving than the broader U.S. market. While inventory growth has provided buyers with more options than in recent years, demand continues to outpace supply, supporting price appreciation and limiting negotiating leverage for many purchasers.
Nationally, the market showed signs of gradual rebalancing. New listings increased 10.5% from March, outpacing a 7.6% rise in home sales and contributing to modest inventory growth.
Chris Lim, president and chief growth officer of RE/MAX, said the national market is becoming less competitive as inventory expands.
“More homes came onto the market faster than buyers were purchasing, which means buyers had more choices than they’ve had in a while,” Lim said.
That trend is visible in Chester County, though to a lesser degree. Inventory has improved from the extreme shortages seen in recent years, but the combination of rising prices, rapid sales, and above-list-price offers suggests sellers continue to hold the advantage heading into the summer market.
For prospective buyers, the April figures indicate more homes are becoming available. For sellers, the data suggests well-priced properties continue to attract strong interest and command premium pricing.
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