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WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Real Estate Market Report  ·  New Castle County
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 19808

Fairway Falls · Heritage (Heritage Park) · Limestone Hills · Linden Hill (Linden Hill Village) · Meadowbrook · Meadowood · Mermaid · Milltown · Pennock · Skyline Crest · Woodcreek

Market Analysis

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

The WILMINGTON, DE real estate market (19808) currently shows 83 active listings, with 47 pending sales. Homes are averaging 26 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 26 days on market compared to 11 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.1% year-over-year, from $389,950 to $389,575.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 38,107  ·  Density: 1,070.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $91,847

Typical home value: $296,683  ·  Homeownership: 78.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
83
⇩ 4.6% vs 87 last year
Pending
47
57% pending ratio
Median Price
$389,575
⇩ 0.1% vs $389,950 last year
Average Price
$407,260
⇩ 11.4% vs $459,692 last year
Days on Market
26
⇧ 136.4% vs 11 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$225
vs $225/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,831 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 83 this year vs 87 last year
  • Days on market: 26 now vs 11 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $389,575 (-0.1% YoY)
  • Average: $407,260 (-11.4% 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 11.5 miles — 571 listings ($283,083,120 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19808Wilmington, DE 198080.0 mi54$22,479,822$413,725$416,293
19707Hockessin, DE 197073.4 mi33$24,872,199$649,900$753,703
19711Newark, DE 197114.3 mi60$35,947,080$648,750$599,118
19713Newark, DE 197135.2 mi48$17,824,368$399,474$371,341
19801Wilmington, DE 198016.4 mi66$16,407,402$215,000$248,597
19350Landenberg, PA 193507.1 mi18$11,120,418$624,000$617,801
19802Wilmington, DE 198027.4 mi85$19,483,530$219,500$229,218
19311Avondale, PA 193118.0 mi13$8,586,175$625,000$660,475
19702Newark, DE 197028.7 mi84$36,883,812$387,500$439,093
19317Chadds Ford, PA 193178.9 mi33$48,077,931$1,406,175$1,456,907
08023Deepwater, NJ 080239.6 mi4$882,500$225,000$220,625
19701Bear, DE 1970110.8 mi56$31,870,272$546,250$569,112
19390West Grove, PA 1939011.5 mi17$8,647,611$540,000$508,683

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WILMINGTON, DE 19808?

As of April 2026, there are 83 active listings in WILMINGTON, DE (zip code 19808), compared to 87 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WILMINGTON, DE 19808?

The median listing price in WILMINGTON, DE 19808 is $389,575 as of April 2026, a 0.1% decrease from $389,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in WILMINGTON, DE 19808 spend an average of 26 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 11 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WILMINGTON, DE 19808?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, WILMINGTON, DE 19808 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 4 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 26 days on market compared to 11 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 19808 save an estimated $7,792 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $389,575. 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.