Is New Castle County, DE a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing New Castle County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, New Castle County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in New Castle County, DE

How much do homes in New Castle County, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$359,634

$200/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$23,484(+7.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in New Castle County have sold for 7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in New Castle County was $359,634 in November 2024, up 7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $200.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $145K$168.9K
+16.5%
2 $228.9K$254K
+11.0%
3 $310K$327.4K
+5.6%
4 $459.3K$490.3K
+6.8%
5+ $555K$597.5K
+7.7%

Summary: New Castle County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 16.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Delaware County
+7.4%
New Castle County
+7.0%
Cecil County
+6.1%
Chester County
+4.6%
Salem County
+4.4%

Housing Supply in New Castle County, DE

How many homes are available in New Castle County, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,6191,565-3.3%

Summary: The New Castle County real estate market had 1,565 homes for sale in November 2024, a 3.3% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 2524
-4.0%
2 259242
-6.6%
3 747741
-0.8%
4 465432
-7.1%
5+ 123126
+2.4%

Summary: The New Castle County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 2.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
470379-19.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

130 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

96 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

153 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in New Castle County, you could pay more than the asking price. 40.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 379 homes were sold or pending in New Castle County in November 2024, down by 19.4% month-over-month. Of the 379 sold homes, 34% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for New Castle County, DE

How long does it take to sell a home in New Castle County, DE?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
19 Days28 Days+43.1%

Summary: Homes in New Castle County had an average of 28 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 43.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

290 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

71 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

18 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 379 homes were sold in New Castle County; 77% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% 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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