Published March 28, 2025
Q1 2025 Market Update: Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania
The first quarter of 2025 has shown significant activity across the Pennsylvania real estate market, with notable trends emerging in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. This update provides valuable insights for buyers and sellers navigating these dynamic markets as we move further into 2025.
Chester County Real Estate Market
Market Overview Chester County remains firmly established as a seller's market in early 2025, continuing the trend from the previous year. The median home sold price reached $520,443 in February 2025, representing a 4% increase compared to February 2024. Property values continue to appreciate steadily, with the median price per square foot at $236.
Inventory and Listings The number of available homes in Chester County has shown positive growth:
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February 2025: 1,025 homes available (7.8% increase from January)
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January 2025: 951 homes available
This inventory growth signals improving options for buyers, though the market still favors sellers overall.
Delaware County Real Estate Market
Market Overview Delaware County showed even stronger price appreciation than Chester County in early 2025, with the median home sold price reaching $354,914 in February 2025—a 7.8% increase from the previous year. The median price per square foot stands at $218.
Inventory and Listings Delaware County has shown positive inventory growth:
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February 2025: 1,314 homes available
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January 2025: 1,228 homes available (7.0% increase month-over-month)
Montgomery County Market Insights
While comprehensive county-wide data for Montgomery County is limited, specific information for Montgomery Township provides some indication of the broader county trends.
Montgomery Township Market Overview Montgomery Township continues to operate as a seller's market. The median home sold price reached $511,000 in February 2025, showing a 2.2% increase year-over-year.
Inventory Trends Unlike the other counties, Montgomery Township showed a slight decline in available homes:
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February 2025: 46 homes available
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January 2025: 47 homes available (2.1% decrease)
Regional Market Comparison
When comparing the three counties, several interesting patterns emerge:
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Chester County maintains the highest median home price at $520,443
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Delaware County shows the strongest year-over-year price growth at 7.8%
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Montgomery Township has the highest price per square foot at $247
County Comparison (Median Home Prices)
| County | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Change YoY |
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| Delaware County | $329,000 | $354,914 | 7.8% |
| New Castle County | $340,000 | $362,900 | 6.7% |
| Montgomery County | $422,600 | $450,000 | 6.5% |
| Chester County | $500,600 | $520,443 | 4.0% |
| Lancaster County | $321,900 | $338,600 | 5.2% |
Conclusion
The Q1 2025 real estate market in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties continues to favor sellers, though increased inventory in Chester and Delaware counties may be providing some relief for buyers. All three markets show price appreciation, with Delaware County leading in growth rate.
For buyers and sellers in these markets:
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Sellers continue to benefit from strong price appreciation and relatively quick sales.
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Buyers face competitive conditions but may find more options than in previous quarters, particularly in Chester and Delaware counties.
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The modest increase in inventory suggests the extreme seller's market conditions may be gradually easing, though we have not yet reached a balanced market.
The Moore Maguire Real Estate Team continues to monitor these evolving market conditions to provide our clients with the most current information and strategic guidance for their real estate decisions.
