Chester, WV housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Chester market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Chester, WV is a balanced market: homes in Hancock County sell in a median of 61 days, and the number for sale is −26.4% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
0% to +4% for the typical Chester home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Hancock County as a whole.
Chester market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Chester, WV?
$121,413 as of September 2026, +4.7% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Chester, WV?
Yes — the typical home value changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026 and +15.6% over five years.
Is Chester, WV a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Hancock County sells in 61 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Chester, WV?
53 homes were listed for sale across Hancock County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Chester, WV?
Homegrity lists licensed agents in Chester, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. The nearest page listing agents is Weirton, WV: /real-estate-agents/weirton.