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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Wilmington is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Wilmington, DE

How much do homes in Wilmington, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$321,375

$197/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$22,231(+7.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Wilmington have sold for 7.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Wilmington was $321,375 in October 2024, up 7.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $197.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $146K$160K
+9.6%
2 $206.5K$226.5K
+9.7%
3 $274.5K$304.4K
+10.9%
4 $435.9K$454.6K
+4.3%
5+ $512.5K$585K
+14.1%

Summary: Wilmington housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Elsmere
+17.9%
Lower Christiana
+10.6%
Penns Grove
+7.5%
Wilmington
+7.4%
Brandywine
+6.0%

Housing Supply in Wilmington, DE

How many homes are available in Wilmington, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
689714+3.6%

Summary: The Wilmington real estate market had 714 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 2023
+15.0%
2 123129
+4.9%
3 330341
+3.3%
4 162170
+4.9%
5+ 5451
-5.6%

Summary: The Wilmington housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
202189-6.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

62 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

52 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

75 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Wilmington, you could pay more than the asking price. 39.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 189 homes were sold or pending in Wilmington in October 2024, down by 6.4% month-over-month. Of the 189 sold homes, 33% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 40% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Wilmington, DE

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
20 Days19 Days-4.0%

Summary: Homes in Wilmington had an average of 19 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

149 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

36 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 189 homes were sold in Wilmington; 79% of homes were sold within 30 days, 19% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 2% 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 23 Days Ago

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