Is Elsmere, DE a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Elsmere is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Elsmere has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Elsmere is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Elsmere, DE

How much do homes in Elsmere, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$267,600

$200/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$41,600(+18.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Elsmere have sold for 18.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Elsmere was $267,600 in November 2024, up 18.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $200.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $185K$214.9K
+16.2%
3 $238.5K$282.5K
+18.4%
4 $259.9K$336K
+29.3%
5+ -$445K
N/A

Summary: Elsmere housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 16.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 29.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Elsmere
+18.4%
Lower Christiana
+8.9%
Wilmington
+7.8%

Housing Supply in Elsmere, DE

How many homes are available in Elsmere, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1411-21.4%

Summary: The Elsmere real estate market had 11 homes for sale in November 2024, a 21.4% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 33
0.0%
3 97
-22.2%
4 21
-50.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Elsmere housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
64-33.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

0 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Elsmere, you could pay more than the asking price. 75% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 4 homes were sold or pending in Elsmere in November 2024, down by 33.3% month-over-month. Of the 4 sold homes, 0% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 75% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Elsmere, DE

How long does it take to sell a home in Elsmere, DE?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
11 Days5 Days-54.5%

Summary: Homes in Elsmere had an average of 5 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 54.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Elsmere are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 4 homes were sold in Elsmere; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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