Delaware Real Estate
Statewide market analytics, sale history, and county breakdowns
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$534.9K
12-Month Sales
867
-11.2%
1-Year Appreciation
-11.2%
Properties Tracked
139,104
Median Sale Price History
Top Counties
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Sussex | $630.2K |
| Dauphin | $350.5K |
| New Castle | $414.5K |
| Wicomico | $221.9K |
| Kent | $179.8K |
Top Counties by Activity
| County | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | 96 | $630.2K | -19.8% |
| Dauphin | 32 | $350.5K | +13.5% |
| New Castle | 22 | $414.5K | -6.4% |
| Wicomico | 10 | $221.9K | -5.5% |
| Kent | 2 | $179.8K | -23.9% |
Top Cities by Activity
| City | Sales 12mo | Median | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 21 | $346.9K | -15.0% |
| Millsboro | 16 | $463.7K | -30.0% |
| Newark | 15 | $386.5K | +11.2% |
| Dover | 13 | $256K | -3.9% |
| Lewes | 13 | $684.8K | -40.0% |
| Rehoboth Beach | 10 | $903.2K | -42.8% |
| Milton | 8 | $510.3K | -36.2% |
| Laurel | 7 | $318.9K | +13.9% |
| Selbyville | 6 | $1M | +43.3% |
| Smyrna | 5 | $339.9K | -15.8% |
| Bear | 5 | $434K | +11.0% |
| Felton | 4 | $437.5K | -3.1% |
Top ZIP Codes
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendTrend (per quarter)
+1.4%
Implied 1-yr change
+5.7%
2026 Q3 forecast
$604.2K
2026 Q4 forecast
$612K
Median Sale Price — 5Y History + 4Q Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | City | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Walker Rd | Dover | Apr 21, 2021 | $25,800,000 |
| Lighthouse Rd | Selbyville | Nov 18, 2024 | $22,020,000 |
| Lighthouse Rd | Selbyville | Nov 18, 2024 | $22,020,000 |
| 106 CART BRANCH CIR | Greenwood | Feb 8, 2022 | $18,300,000 |
| Scarborough Park Dr | Wilmington | Jan 12, 2022 | $18,297,945 |
| Erbitea Ln | New Castle | Jun 8, 2022 | $18,000,000 |
| Auto Park Dr | Middletown | Jun 2, 2022 | $15,450,000 |
| Lighthouse Rd | Selbyville | May 4, 2022 | $12,351,000 |
| Kings Hwy | Lewes | Jan 9, 2023 | $12,068,000 |
| Windrow Way | Magnolia | Oct 21, 2022 | $10,242,022 |
Other states
How Delaware ranks
1-year appreciation
#37 of 42
Median price
#18 of 42
Sales volume (12mo)
#32 of 56
Frequently asked about Delaware
What is the median sale price in Delaware?
The median sale price in Delaware over the last 12 months is $534.9K, based on 867 recorded transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Delaware?
Delaware home prices have changed -11.2% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Delaware?
Roughly 867 home sales were recorded in Delaware over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Delaware?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Delaware, followed by townhomes.
When were most homes in Delaware built?
Most homes in Delaware were built in the 2000-2009 era, based on year-built records in our dataset.