What is the median home price in The Highlands, Chester?

The median home price in The Highlands is $646,500, up 29% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 49.5 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 100.19%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in The Highlands?

On a $646,500 home in The Highlands, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $19,395. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $15,896 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in The Highlands?

The median home in The Highlands spends 49.5 days on market. 10% of listings go pending within two weeks. 14 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is The Highlands a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

The Highlands had 14 homes sell recently at a median of $646,500. Sellers are getting 100.19% of their asking price. 50% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Virginia/Chester

The Highlands · Chester, VA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in The Highlands, Chester?

The median home in The Highlands sells for $646,500 with prices up 29% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $15,896.

The Highlands Real Estate Market Conditions

63out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

63/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The The Highlands market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Virginia average is 2.4.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 29.299999999999997% year-over-year — vs. +1.4% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100.19% of asking — sellers are getting 0.2% above list on average. Virginia average is 98.7%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

50% of homes selling above list price — 94% above the Virginia average of 25.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

49.5 median days on market — 4 days faster than the Virginia average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

10% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 40.8% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Virginia average is 20.2%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$646,500

+29%

Days on Market

49.5

Price per Sq Ft

$208

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.19%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

50%

Pending in 2 Weeks

10%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in The Highlands?

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Your The Highlands home value

$646,500

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$19,395

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in The Highlands

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$19,395	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$18,1022.8% avg	$12,930~2% avg	$12,930~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$9,698	$9,698	$9,698
Total cost	$47,195	$26,127	$23,627
You save	—	$15,896	$18,396

Based on the The Highlands median home price of $646,500. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in The Highlands

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