Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty provides this monthly analysis of the real estate market in Sussex County, Delaware. Whether you are buying, selling or just have an interest in the market, we hope you will find this analysis useful.
As a Buyer, this can be a valuable tool for making an offer on a property. Having up-to-date information on selling prices of comparable properties will allow you to make the smartest offer.
As a Seller, having the knowledge to determine the listing price for your property can help you to obtain the best possible sale price in the shortest amount of time.
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The statistics referenced here and in the attached newsletter are based on detached single-family home sales over the last 12 months compared to the previous 12-month period. They are derived from the Bright Multiple Listing Service.
Active Listings/Current Inventory
As of the end of December, there were a total of 1,194 homes on the market, a decrease of over 5% from the previous month's end inventory of 1,257. Of the 1,194 homes on the market at month’s end, 45% of them are new construction homes. The current homes on the market represent less than a 4-month's supply of inventory, with a current absorption rate of 343 homes sold per month over the last 12 months.
Closed Sales
Over the last 12-months, sales of single-family homes in Sussex County are up almost 12% compared to the previous 12-month period, with 4,121 homes sold compared to 3,685 for the previous year. The Georgetown Area saw a 53% increase and the Milton/Harbeson/Broadkill Area was up 27%. The area of the county with the largest decreases is the Lewes/Rehoboth/Dewey Area, down 2%.
Home Prices
Over the last 12-months, the average sales price of single-family homes in Sussex County are slightly down compared to the previous 12-month period, $621,503 compared to $634,114, a less than 2% decrease. The median sales price was also down compared to the previous 12-month period, $490,000 compared to $505,000, a 3% decrease.
Pending Sales
Pending sales for the last 12-months were up by 11% over the previous 12-month period, with 4,082 homes going under contract, compared to 3,670.
Days on Market
The median days on market for homes to go under contract has increased by 10% for homes that have closed over the last 12-months compared to the previous 12-month period. The current median days on market for these closed homes is 34 days, compared to 31 days during the previous period.
