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 April 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

$570,972

$269/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$80,264(-12.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lewes have sold for 12.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lewes was $570,972 in April 2024, down 12.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $269.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 -$550K
N/A
2 $358K$359K
0.3%
3 $572.2K$531.7K
-7.1%
4 $852.2K$700K
-17.9%
5+ $1.1M$994.9K
-12.5%

Summary: Lewes housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 17.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.5%.

Housing Supply in Lewes, DE

How many homes are available in Lewes, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
362356-1.7%

Summary: The Lewes real estate market had 356 homes for sale in April 2024, a 1.7% decrease compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 3635
-2.8%
3 193180
-6.7%
4 9599
+4.2%
5+ 3842
+10.5%

Summary: The Lewes housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7352-28.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 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. 46.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 52 homes were sold or pending in Lewes in April 2024, down by 28.8% month-over-month. Of the 52 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 38% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
50 Days41 Days-17.3%

Summary: Homes in Lewes had an average of 41 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 17.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

32 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

12 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 April 2024, 52 homes were sold in Lewes; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 15% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% 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 9 Days Ago

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