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WILMINGTON, DE 19805

Real Estate Market Report  ·  New Castle County
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 19805

Browntown · Cool Spring/Tilton Park Historic District · Elliots Addition · Fredericks Addition · Hedgeville · Little Italy · Middleboro Crest · Saint Elizabeth's Area · Scarborough Park · The Flats · Union Park Gardens · Wawaset Park · Woodland Park

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WILMINGTON, DE real estate market (19805) currently shows 115 active listings, with 49 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 8.2% year-over-year, from $192,400 to $208,200.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 39,610  ·  Density: 2,771.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $55,912

Typical home value: $204,942  ·  Homeownership: 55.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
115
⇧ 16.2% vs 99 last year
Pending
49
43% pending ratio
Median Price
$208,200
⇧ 8.2% vs $192,400 last year
Average Price
$242,681
⇩ 36.5% vs $382,010 last year
Days on Market
38
⇧ 11.8% vs 34 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$155
⇩ 8.8% vs $170/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,288 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 115 this year vs 99 last year
  • Days on market: 38 now vs 34 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $208,200 (+8.2% YoY)
  • Average: $242,681 (-36.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 10.7 miles — 694 listings ($405,290,479 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19805Wilmington, DE 198050.0 mi101$26,187,684$228,725$259,284
19804Wilmington, DE 198042.5 mi25$7,672,825$318,675$306,913
19802Wilmington, DE 198023.5 mi85$19,483,530$219,500$229,218
19808Wilmington, DE 198083.9 mi54$22,479,822$413,725$416,293
19803Wilmington, DE 198034.6 mi47$82,754,498$565,475$1,760,734
19707Hockessin, DE 197075.4 mi33$24,872,199$649,900$753,703
19810Wilmington, DE 198106.9 mi34$19,311,150$534,000$567,975
19317Chadds Ford, PA 193177.8 mi33$48,077,931$1,406,175$1,456,907
19711Newark, DE 197118.1 mi60$35,947,080$648,750$599,118
19703Claymont, DE 197038.3 mi19$6,485,004$364,475$341,316
08070Pennsville, NJ 080709.5 mi64$21,124,864$314,750$330,076
19061Marcus Hook, PA 1906110.3 mi52$14,151,540$226,250$272,145
19348Kennett Square, PA 1934810.7 mi87$76,742,352$581,250$882,096

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WILMINGTON, DE 19805?

As of March 2026, there are 115 active listings in WILMINGTON, DE (zip code 19805), compared to 99 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WILMINGTON, DE 19805?

The median listing price in WILMINGTON, DE 19805 is $208,200 as of March 2026, a 8.2% increase from $192,400 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WILMINGTON, DE?

Homes in WILMINGTON, DE 19805 spend an average of 38 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 34 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WILMINGTON, DE 19805?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, WILMINGTON, DE 19805 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 34 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WILMINGTON, DE?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WILMINGTON, DE 19805 save an estimated $4,164 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $208,200. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.