Is Sussex County, DE a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since April 2023
At the same time last year, Sussex County was a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Sussex County, DE
How much do homes in Sussex County, DE cost?
Median Sold Price
$476,809
$241/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since April 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Sussex County was $476,809 in April 2024, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $241.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | $219.5K | $450K | +105.0% |
2 Bedrooms | $318.9K | $339.5K | +6.5% |
3 Bedrooms | $409.9K | $430K | +4.9% |
4 Bedrooms | $598.7K | $588K | -1.8% |
5+ Bedrooms | $1.0M | $922.3K | -9.3% |
Summary: Sussex County housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 105%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 9.3%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Kent County | $310.2K | $334.4K | +7.8% |
Sussex County | $452.5K | $476.8K | +5.4% |
Housing Supply in Sussex County, DE
How many homes are available in Sussex County, DE?
Number of Homes For Sale
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1,928 | 2,070 | +7.4% |
Summary: The Sussex County real estate market had 2,070 homes for sale in April 2024, a 7.4% increase compared to March 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 9 | 10 | +11.1% |
2 Bedrooms | 193 | 190 | -1.6% |
3 Bedrooms | 1,015 | 1,070 | +5.4% |
4 Bedrooms | 530 | 590 | +11.3% |
5+ Bedrooms | 181 | 210 | +16.0% |
Summary: The Sussex County housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16%.
Number of Homes Sold
Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
356 | 290 | -18.5% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
157 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
54 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
79 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 290 homes were sold or pending in Sussex County in April 2024, down by 18.5% month-over-month. Of the 290 sold homes, 54% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 27% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Sussex County, DE
How long does it take to sell a home in Sussex County, DE?
Average Sale Time
Apr 2023 | Apr 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
57 Days | 53 Days | -7.2% |
Summary: Homes in Sussex County had an average of 53 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 7.2% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
167 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
62 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
61 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During April 2024, 290 homes were sold in Sussex County; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% of homes were sold over 90 days.