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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lewes is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

At the same time last year, Lewes was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lewes is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Lewes, DE

How much do homes in Lewes, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$599,662

$268/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$3,097(+0.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lewes have sold for 0.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lewes was $599,662 in November 2024, up 0.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $268.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $550K-
N/A
2 $357.5K$370K
+3.5%
3 $543.3K$550.6K
+1.3%
4 $762.4K$700.3K
-8.1%
5+ $1.0M$1.0M
+4.6%

Summary: Lewes 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 3.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.6%.

Housing Supply in Lewes, DE

How many homes are available in Lewes, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
412353-14.3%

Summary: The Lewes real estate market had 353 homes for sale in November 2024, a 14.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 5245
-13.5%
3 196170
-13.3%
4 11796
-17.9%
5+ 4742
-10.6%

Summary: The Lewes 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 decreased by 13.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 17.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10158-42.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

40 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

7 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lewes, you may be able to get a good deal. 69% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 58 homes were sold or pending in Lewes in November 2024, down by 42.6% month-over-month. Of the 58 sold homes, 69% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lewes, DE

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
63 Days40 Days-36.1%

Summary: Homes in Lewes had an average of 40 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 36.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

33 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

14 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 58 homes were sold in Lewes; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 19% 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 17 Days Ago

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