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WILMINGTON, DE 19809

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
23
⇩ 8% vs 25 last year
Pending
11
48% pending ratio
Median Price
$357,000
⇩ 0.4% vs $358,475 last year
Average Price
$314,471
⇩ 6% vs $334,599 last year
Days on Market
14
⇩ 51.7% vs 29 days last year

Market Context

Population: 15,529  ·  Density: 887.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $83,923

Typical home value: $289,353  ·  Homeownership: 71.1%

Market Analysis

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

The WILMINGTON, DE real estate market (19809) currently shows 23 active listings, with 11 pending sales. Homes are averaging 14 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 14 days on market compared to 29 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.4% year-over-year, from $358,475 to $357,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 23 this year vs 25 last year
  • Days on market: 14 now vs 29 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $357,000 (-0.4% YoY)
  • Average: $314,471 (-6% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 9.7 miles — 478 listings ($267,112,670 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19809Wilmington, DE 198090.0 mi23$7,232,833$357,000$314,471
19801Wilmington, DE 198013.1 mi65$16,192,280$211,495$249,112
19803Wilmington, DE 198033.5 mi42$73,576,020$579,750$1,751,810
19810Wilmington, DE 198104.2 mi32$17,375,328$545,000$542,979
08023Deepwater, NJ 080234.8 mi4$897,000$232,000$224,250
08067Pedricktown, NJ 080674.9 mi6$1,808,280$315,000$301,380
19061Marcus Hook, PA 190616.1 mi49$14,200,200$224,950$289,800
19807Wilmington, DE 198076.5 mi15$23,519,250$1,387,500$1,567,950
19014Aston, PA 190148.2 mi25$8,689,175$329,900$347,567
19808Wilmington, DE 198088.8 mi55$22,556,710$396,950$410,122
08085Swedesboro, NJ 080859.1 mi42$29,547,882$405,000$703,521
19720New Castle, DE 197209.6 mi86$30,119,608$319,000$350,228
19707Hockessin, DE 197079.7 mi34$21,398,104$649,950$629,356

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WILMINGTON, DE 19809?

As of January 2026, there are 23 active listings in WILMINGTON, DE (zip code 19809), compared to 25 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WILMINGTON, DE 19809?

The median listing price in WILMINGTON, DE 19809 is $357,000 as of January 2026, a 0.4% decrease from $358,475 the prior year.

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

Homes in WILMINGTON, DE 19809 spend an average of 14 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 29 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WILMINGTON, DE 19809?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WILMINGTON, DE 19809 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 14 days on market compared to 29 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 19809 save an estimated $7,140 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $357,000. 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.