Chester IL
58 active listings out of 2.7K total properties we track across 6 Chester ZIPs — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 58 currently-active listings in Chester, IL. Full dataset covers 2.7K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
ZIP codes in Chester
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Nearby cities
Other Illinois cities within driving distance.
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GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/city/chester-il
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY{
"city": "chester-il",
"total_tracked": 2698,
"active": 58,
"median_list": 170000
}Chester, IL real estate: market summary
As of November 2026, Straply tracks 2,698 homes in Chester, IL, with 58 active for sale at a median list price of $170,000 (~$112/sq ft). Notably, it has notably historic housing — 32% of homes predate 1940.
- Median list price
- $170,000
- Median $/sq ft
- $112
- Active listings
- 58
- Median sale price
- $126,000
- Properties tracked
- 2,698
Frequently asked: Chester, IL real estate
What is the median home price in Chester?
The median list price in Chester, IL is $170,000 (about $112 per square foot), based on 58 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.
What price range are homes in Chester?
Active listings in Chester, IL concentrate in: 69% under $300k and 18% $300k–$500k.
How many homes are for sale in Chester?
Straply is tracking 58 active listings in Chester, IL out of 2,698 properties on record as of November 2026.
How old are the homes in Chester?
Most homes in Chester, IL were built in the 1930s. About 17% were built after 1980, while 32% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2018.
What types of homes are in Chester?
Chester, IL is mostly single-family homes (88% of listings). Also common: other 7%, lots / land 5%.
How many bedrooms do homes in Chester typically have?
The most common size in Chester, IL is 3 bd.
What areas are near Chester?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Ellis Grove, Steeleville, Evansville, Sparta.
Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.