Chester market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Chester, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 12, 2026.
Currently for sale in Chester
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Recently sold in Chester
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Chester
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Chester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
- District
- Chester 01
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
- District
- Chester 01
- Enrollment
- 781
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
- District
- Chester 01
Commute
Real drive time from Chester's center to Downtown Charlotte.
Cities near Chester
ZIP codes in Chester
Chester real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Chester right now?+
There are currently 106 active listings in Chester, South Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Chester?+
The median list price for active listings in Chester is $207,000. Homes are spending an average of 154 days on market.
Is Chester's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Chester have risen 20.8% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Chester?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Chester are none, Cherry Hills, Merriweather Manor.
What schools serve Chester?+
The closest public schools to Chester's center are Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts, Chester Middle, Chester Senior High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Chester walkable?+
Chester's center has a walkability score of 62 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Chester?+
The typical drive from Chester's center to Downtown Charlotte is about 53 minutes (48.8 miles).