01Search in Chester, NJ
Chester, NJ homes for sale & real estate.
Browse homes for sale in Chester, New Jersey. Chester, A picturesque, semi-rural town of the historic Chester Borough Main Street and the surrounding Chester Township, known for its antique shops, working farms, horse country, and larger wooded and equestrian lots pairs historic Main Street charm, working farms and horse country, and larger wooded lots with an appealing Morris County lifestyle. Its housing runs from historic colonials and farmhouses near the Main Street downtown to contemporary homes and equestrian estates on larger wooded lots in the surrounding township countryside.
Chester is framed by Route 24, Route 206, and Route 513 (Main Street), with Interstate 80 and Route 10 a drive to the north, with strong regional access. Chester is a semi-rural, car-oriented town with Route 24 and Route 206 for access to the wider county, and the nearest NJ Transit rail is at Morristown or the Gladstone Branch to the south. Prices reflect the town's appeal: smaller and older homes begin in the $500s to $700s, most single-family homes run from roughly $700,000 to $1.1 million, and the largest wooded and equestrian estates climb well past $1.5 million.
Updated Spring 2026
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Explore the latest homes for sale in Chester, NJ, updated in real time so you see accurate availability and pricing across the historic Chester Borough Main Street downtown, the surrounding Chester Township countryside, and the horse-country and farm areas along Route 206 and the Black River.
Chester is served by the Chester School District, with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, a drive east in Morristown and quick regional access. Because well-located Chester homes draw steady interest, call 888-327-6555 for a same-week showing or to be alerted the moment a home hits the market.
Inventory in Chester spans a real range, from historic and center-hall colonials, farmhouses, and contemporary homes on larger wooded lots, with equestrian properties in the surrounding countryside. Knowing which neighborhood and price tier fit your commute and budget before you tour will save time in a market where the best homes move quickly.
9 Properties Available In Weehawken Twp.
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2 Beds 3 Baths 3,049 Sqft Lot$850,000Under Contract - 1/27 27
1 Bed 2 Baths 1,100 SqFt$539,000Active - 1/50 50
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,000 SqFt$5,250,000Price Dropped by $250K - 1/38 38
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,200 SqFt$879,000Price Dropped by $20K557 Hudson Ave, Weehawken Twp., NJ 07086
Listed by TERRIE O'CONNOR REALTORS
Multi-Family, Commercial
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3 Beds 2 Baths 1,306 Sqft Lot$790,000Active90 A Hackensack Plank Rd, Weehawken Twp., NJ 07086
Listed by CHRISTIE'S INT. REAL ESTATE GROUP
Single Family Home
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9 Beds 4 Baths 2,613 Sqft Lot$1,150,000Under Contract212 Maple St, Weehawken Twp., NJ 07086
Listed by CENTURY 21 ALLIANCE REALTY
Multi-Family, Commercial
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3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2.31 Acres Lot$3,199,000Price Dropped by $101K - 1/42 42
6 Beds 5 Baths 14,166 SqFt$5,500,000Active - 1/47 47
3,484 Sqft Lot$2,195,000Active
explore listings in Weehawken Twp.
02Explore Communities & Market
Explore Chester and nearby Morris communities.
Chester offers a distinct place within Morris County, and where you buy within it shapes your daily life, commute, and taxes. Buyers seeking historic, small-town charm gravitate to the Chester Borough Main Street area, equestrian and larger-lot buyers look to the surrounding township countryside, and families value the West Morris schools and the town's rural character. Compare Chester with its Morris County neighbors below before you choose.
Chester's character is historic, rural, and picturesque. The compact Chester Borough Main Street, lined with antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants in preserved 19th-century buildings, is one of the region's favorite destinations, while the surrounding Chester Township opens into working farms, horse country, and the Black River valley. Alstede Farms and other pick-your-own orchards anchor an agricultural identity rare this close to the New York metro, and larger wooded and equestrian lots define the residential landscape.
Compared with its neighbors, Chester offers a semi-rural, historic setting with genuine farm-country charm and larger lots, at prices below the county's priciest estate towns. Buyers cross-shop Chester against Mendham for horse country and West Morris schools, against Roxbury for value nearby, and against Washington Township and Long Valley for similar rural character. Its historic Main Street, its farms and horse country, and its larger lots are the draws that set it apart.
Buyers should understand that Chester is really two connected municipalities, the small historic Chester Borough at the center and the larger Chester Township that surrounds it, sharing the K-8 schools and the West Morris Central High School, so confirming whether a home sits in the borough or the township, and what that means for taxes and services, is an important early step.
Because Chester's homes are so varied, from a historic colonial near Main Street to an equestrian estate on acreage, pricing is highly property-specific, and buyers are best served by comparing similar homes and lots rather than relying on a town-wide figure, since character and setting drive value here more than square footage.
Life, commute, and work-life balance in Chester.
Chester draws buyers who want a historic, semi-rural lifestyle within reach of the county's jobs and schools. A resident can stroll the antique shops and restaurants of the Main Street downtown, visit Alstede Farms for a pick-your-own weekend, keep horses on a larger lot, and still drive to Morristown or the Route 10 corridor for work and shopping, a rural pace with suburban access.
The work-life balance in Chester leans on its rural charm, its farms, and its schools. The Main Street downtown gives residents a walkable historic center for dining and shopping, the surrounding farms and Black River parks provide open space and recreation, and the West Morris Central High School anchors family life. For buyers coming from denser suburbs, the appeal is space, history, and a slower pace without leaving the county.
The trade-offs are about commute and convenience. Chester is semi-rural and car-oriented, with no rail station of its own, so commuting to New York means driving to Morristown or the Gladstone Branch, and everyday errands beyond Main Street usually require a drive. Buyers who prioritize the historic charm, the farms, and the larger lots accept those trade-offs readily, while those needing a one-seat commute look east. Either way, the character and the setting keep Chester in demand.
Chester's rural, agricultural character is not incidental but actively preserved, with working farms, open space, and historic buildings that give the town a genuine sense of place, and that preserved character is a big part of why buyers seeking something distinct from the typical suburb are drawn here and tend to stay. For equestrian and larger-lot buyers, Chester and neighboring Mendham form one of the region's most established horse-country areas, with trails, farms, and acreage that are increasingly rare this close to the metro, and that specialized appeal supports steady demand for the town's larger and equestrian properties.
Chester's identity as a historic, agricultural destination is actively preserved through its farms, open space, and Main Street, and that sense of place, rare this close to the metro, is exactly what draws buyers seeking something distinct and keeps them rooted, supporting steady demand for the town's distinctive homes.
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Jump to a price range or property type that fits your search, browse the Chester area guide, or check current open houses. Every link below is a live page.
Browse Morris County towns & neighborhoods.
Explore our town-by-town guides near Chester and across Morris County. Each guide covers local neighborhoods, schools, commute options, and current listings.
Chester open houses.
Browse upcoming open houses in Chester, or register for weekly alerts. Call 888-327-6555 to schedule a private showing any day of the week.
Homes for sale by property type.
Explore every type of home in and around Chester through our Morris County property pages: single-family homes, suburban, historic-town, and lakefront homes, townhomes and condos, new construction, 55+ active-adult communities, and multi-family investment properties.
The Chester market, by the numbers.
The median list price in Chester, NJ is currently $800K, about $254 per square foot. Homes here average 33 days on market with roughly 29 active listings. Updated Spring 2026.
Chester's market is steady and driven by its historic, semi-rural charm and larger lots. Demand comes from buyers seeking a rural lifestyle, equestrian properties, and the West Morris schools, and distinctive homes on larger lots move at their own considered pace.
Updated Spring 2026
Within Chester, the largest wooded and equestrian estates command the highest prices, while smaller and older homes near the Main Street downtown offer the more attainable entry points. Because character, lot, and setting drive value here, comparing the specific property matters far more than a town-wide median. Call 888-327-6555 for a street-by-street breakdown.
Why buy a home in Chester.
- Historic Main StreetChester Borough's Main Street, lined with antique shops, boutiques, and restaurants in preserved 19th-century buildings, is one of the region's favorite destinations.
- Farms and horse countryAlstede Farms and the surrounding working farms and horse country give Chester a rural, agricultural identity rare this close to the metro.
- Larger wooded lotsThe surrounding township offers larger wooded and equestrian lots, a spacious, rural alternative to the county's denser towns.
- West Morris schoolsChester's K-8 district feeds West Morris Central High School in the West Morris Regional district, based in Chester.
- Black River parksBlack River County Park, the Cooper Gristmill, and the Kay Environmental Center offer trails and history along the river.
Amenities & community overview.
Beyond the numbers, daily life in Chester centers on the historic Chester Borough Main Street, Alstede Farms and the area's working farms, the Black River County Park, and the town's horse-country character.
- Browse all homes for sale in Chester or explore the wider Morris County market.
- Compare Chester neighborhoods and home styles before choosing, from attainable options to its premier properties.
- Weigh your commute: Route 24, Route 206, and Route 513 (Main Street), with Interstate 80 and Route 10 a drive to the north, plus chester is a semi-rural, car-oriented town with Route 24 and Route 206 for access to the wider county, and the nearest NJ Transit rail is at Morristown or the Gladstone Branch to the south.
- Explore the historic Chester Borough Main Street, Alstede Farms, and the Black River County Park, with parks, dining, and rail access nearby.
- Call 888-327-6555 for a live, neighborhood-by-neighborhood market update in Chester.
Chester's community life runs on the things that make it a regional destination as well as a home: the antique shops and restaurants of the historic Main Street, pick-your-own weekends at Alstede Farms, the Black River County Park and Cooper Gristmill, and a horse-country calendar of fairs and farm events. For buyers weighing whether Chester fits their life, a Saturday on Main Street followed by a drive through the surrounding farm country tells the story better than any listing can.
Resources for buyers & sellers.
Local and county government, schools, healthcare, transportation, parks, and financial assistance relevant to Chester, NJ buyers and sellers, every link verified and described below.
First-time home buyer programs near Chester.
First-time buyer in Chester or Morris County, NJ? The New Jersey Dream Homeownership Program from NJHMFA helps eligible buyers with affordable financing, down payment and closing-cost assistance, and homebuyer education. Special options are available for military members, public safety professionals, educators, and healthcare workers.
03Connect for Answers
Frequently asked questions.
What is the average home price in Chester, NJ?
As of Summer 2026 the median list price in Chester is about $800K, with homes averaging around 33 days on market and about 29 active listings, a distinctive, semi-rural market. Call 888-327-6555 for a property-level update.
Why do buyers move to Chester?
The top draws are the historic Main Street, the farm-country setting, and the larger lots. Chester offers antique shops and restaurants, working farms and horse country, the West Morris schools, and a semi-rural pace within reach of the county's jobs.
How are the schools in Chester, NJ?
Chester operates a K-8 district and sends its high school students to West Morris Central High School, part of the West Morris Regional High School District based in Chester.
How is the commute from Chester to New York City?
Chester is semi-rural and car-oriented, with Route 24 and Route 206 for access to the county, and the nearest NJ Transit rail at Morristown or the Gladstone Branch to the south for trains toward New York.
What is the difference between Chester Borough and Chester Township?
They are two connected municipalities: the small historic Chester Borough sits at the center, surrounded by the larger Chester Township. They share the K-8 schools and West Morris Central High School.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Chester?
A mix of historic and center-hall colonials and farmhouses near the Main Street downtown and contemporary homes and equestrian estates on larger wooded lots in the surrounding township.
What is Chester known for?
Chester is known for its historic Main Street of antique shops and restaurants, its working farms like Alstede Farms and pick-your-own orchards, its horse country, and the Black River County Park, a picturesque, semi-rural destination.
How much are property taxes in Chester, NJ?
Property taxes are based on the municipality's rate and each home's assessed value, and differ between Chester Borough and Chester Township. The NJ Division of Taxation resource on this page covers rates and appeals.
Are there equestrian properties in Chester?
Yes. Chester and neighboring Mendham form one of the region's established horse-country areas, with larger lots, trails, and equestrian properties in the surrounding township countryside.
Is the Chester housing market competitive?
Chester's distinctive homes on larger lots move at their own considered pace, drawing buyers who specifically want a historic, semi-rural setting and equestrian or larger properties. Well-positioned homes still attract steady interest.
Is Chester a good place to live and invest?
Chester combines a historic Main Street, farm-country charm, larger wooded lots, and the West Morris schools, a distinctive mix that supports durable demand from buyers seeking something different. Results depend on the specific property and timing.
What towns border Chester?
Chester Township surrounds Chester Borough and borders Mendham Township, Randolph, Roxbury, Washington Township, and Mount Olive. Buyers often cross-shop Mendham for horse country and Roxbury for value.
Can Four Point Realty help me buy or sell a home in Chester?
Yes. Naveen Sharma and the Four Point Realty team help buyers and sellers throughout Chester and Morris County, including equestrian and larger-lot properties, with full-service representation and a listing fee starting at 1%*. Call 888-327-6555 or request a free home value estimate to start.
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