Andrew Kuerner Farm-Wyeth Studio · Photo: Smallbones · CC065 homes sold in Chadds Ford Township in the last year, at a typical $418K
Houses and condos split the market almost evenly. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Chadds Ford Township homes are listed.
Every place Chadds Ford Township homes are listed, in one stop
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A third of Chadds Ford Township’s sales are condos, at $692K less than a house
28 houses and 19 condos sold in the year to May 2026. Houses sell faster and draw more bidding wars.
typical sale · 28 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $245PA $183
- Days to sell
- 41
- Sold over asking
- 36%
- Listings with a price cut
- 26%
typical sale · 19 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $215PA $261
- Days to sell
- 48
- Sold over asking
- 11%
- Listings with a price cut
- 39%
Townhouses: 17 sold, typical $370K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than before 2022, at 1.2 times the 2016 price
65 sales in the last year, against 108 in 2021 and a low of 59 in 2023. The typical sale went from $339K in 2016 to $418K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $400K buys in Chadds Ford Township
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Bidding wars in Chadds Ford Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 38% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Chadds Ford Township’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 65 sales.
If you’re buying in Chadds Ford Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 12 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (31% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99% of the list price on average; 25% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
April has the most new listings (about 12 a month), but June is the most competitive: 36% of June sales close over asking. January has the least competition (16%) but only about 5 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Pennsylvania
| Chadds Ford Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 25% | 18% | 42% | 30% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 47% | 28% | 69% | 45% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99% | 96.9% | 100.5% | 98.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 45 | 71 | 23 | 39 |
20 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s twice the 2024 low (10), 38% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2016’s 48.
Since 2019, houses are up 62%, condos 76%
A house typically sold for $927K in the year to May 2026 (28 sales), a condo for $234K (19).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Chadds Ford Township ranks 186th of 264 busy Pennsylvania markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Chadds Ford Township is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Chadds Ford Township home costs about $2,555 a month
Price: Chadds Ford Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Chadds Ford Township’s 1.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Chadds Ford Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in April
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $418K home, about $4,490 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Chadds Ford Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Chadds Ford TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Chadds Ford Township.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Boothwyn and Claymont sell for less a square foot; Greenville and West Chester for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Chadds Ford Township, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | 161 | $576K | $337 | 46% | 25 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 107 | $356K | $226 | 40% | 22 |
| Claymont | 85 | $328K | $217 | 39% | 33 |
| Chadds Ford Township | 65 | $418K | $233 | 25% | 45 |
| Boothwyn | 61 | $337K | $219 | 39% | 35 |
| Chester Heights | 46 | $394K | $258 | 37% | 43 |
| Greenville | 25 | $1.1M | $313 | 28% | 40 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Chadds Ford Township
What do homes sell for in Chadds Ford Township, PA?
65 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $418K, $233 a square foot. Houses sold for about $927K, condos for about $234K in the year to May 2026.
Is Chadds Ford Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 20 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 8 sold, about 2.4 months of supply. Buyers paid 99% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Chadds Ford Township?
April brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Chadds Ford Township?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $418K home that’s near $4,490.
Where can I see homes for sale in Chadds Ford Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Chadds Ford Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Chadds Ford Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).