Chester, IL

Chester is a small town located in southern Illinois. The population was just over 10,000 as of the 2010 census. Chester is known for its antique shops and its proximity to St. Louis.

Real estate in Chester is dominated by single-family homes and condos. The median price for a single-family home was $128,900 in 2016, while the median price for a condo was $92,500. The average length of time it took to sell a home in Chester was 97 days in 2016.

The most popular type of real estate in Chester is single-family homes. In 2016, 69% of all sales were single-family homes. condos accounted for 26% of all sales and townhouses made up 3%.

The top three neighborhoods in Chester are Oakwood Heights, Heritage Hills and Eastgate Terrace. Oakwood Heights has the highest median price ($183,000) and Heritage Hills has the lowest ($106,000). Eastgate Terrace has the third highest median price ($130,000).

The top three types of real estate that are sold the most often in Chester are single-family homes (69%), condos (26%) and townhouses (3%).