Chichester Friends Meetinghouse · Photo: Smallbones 14:15, 25 October 2009 (UTC). · Public domain242 homes sold in Upper Chichester Township in the last year, at a typical $269K
Redfin reports Upper Chichester Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 19061, which takes in Upper Chichester Township and the area around it. Almost every sale is a house. 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 Upper Chichester Township homes are listed.
Every place Upper Chichester Township homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Upper Chichester Township.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
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Houses are 52% of Upper Chichester Township’s sales, at a typical $336K
242 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
typical sale · 125 sold in 12 months
- Per square foot
- $213PA $183
- Days to sell
- 30
- Sold over asking
- 35%
Condos: 8 sold, typical $294K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
242 sales in the last year, against 322 in 2021 and a low of 199 in 2012. The typical sale went from $130K in 2016 to $269K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 19061, which takes in Upper Chichester Township and the area around it (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.
What $250K buys in Upper Chichester Township
Check a listing against what Upper Chichester Township homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Upper Chichester Township are more common than before the pandemic, but 56% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 19061 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 May 2026, 242 sales.
If you’re buying in Upper Chichester Township
- Shop in April. It brings about 28 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.5% of the list price on average; 31% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. 55% of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 31 a month), but September is the most competitive: 31% of September sales close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). February has the least competition (25%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Pennsylvania as a whole
| Upper Chichester Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | PA now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 31% | 16% | 45% | 33% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 55% | 25% | 69% | 46% |
| Listings with a price cutShare of homes for sale that cut their price | — | — | — | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.5% | 97% | 99.9% | 98.9% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 31 | 58 | 23 | 37 |
38 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2023 low (26), 56% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 225.
Houses and condos, year by year
A house typically sold for $336K in the last year (125 sales), a condo for $294K (8).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 19061, which takes in Upper Chichester Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to May 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Upper Chichester Township home costs about $1,888 a month
Price: Upper Chichester Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Upper Chichester Township’s 2.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Upper Chichester Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 20.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $269K home, about $5,810 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Upper Chichester Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Upper Chichester TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Upper Chichester 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.
Linwood and Trainer sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Upper Chichester 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Chichester Township (ZIP 19061) | 242 | $269K | $191 | 31% | 31 |
| Brookhaven | 121 | $292K | $237 | 37% | 31 |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 101 | $359K | $221 | 44% | 24 |
| Claymont | 82 | $342K | $214 | 37% | 32 |
| Linwood | 78 | $187K | $173 | 23% | 43 |
| Boothwyn | 55 | $340K | $222 | 40% | 32 |
| Trainer | 25 | $179K | $133 | 16% | 58 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Upper Chichester Township
What do homes sell for in Upper Chichester Township, PA?
242 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $269K, $191 a square foot.
Is Upper Chichester Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 46 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 18 sold, about 2.5 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.5% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Upper Chichester Township?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Upper Chichester Township?
About 2.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $269K home that’s near $5,810.
Where can I see homes for sale in Upper Chichester Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Upper Chichester Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Upper Chichester Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 19061, which takes in Upper Chichester Township and the area around it (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).