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DOVER, DE 19904

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Kent County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
147
⇧ 17.6% vs 125 last year
Pending
55
37% pending ratio
Median Price
$381,750
⇩ 1.2% vs $386,250 last year
Average Price
$399,586
⇩ 3.9% vs $415,843 last year
Days on Market
70
⇩ 1.4% vs 71 days last year

Market Context

Population: 37,387  ·  Density: 334.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $63,815

Typical home value: $267,792  ·  Homeownership: 63.2%

Market Analysis

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

The DOVER, DE real estate market (19904) currently shows 147 active listings, with 55 pending sales. Homes are averaging 70 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 70 days on market compared to 71 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.2% year-over-year, from $386,250 to $381,750.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 147 this year vs 125 last year
  • Days on market: 70 now vs 71 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $381,750 (-1.2% YoY)
  • Average: $399,586 (-3.9% 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 18.0 miles — 332 listings ($137,544,803 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19904Dover, DE 199040.0 mi147$58,739,142$381,750$399,586
19953Hartly, DE 199535.7 mi10$5,879,400$390,000$587,940
19934Camden Wyoming, DE 199346.6 mi42$20,639,556$395,000$491,418
19961Little Creek, DE 199617.7 mi2$349,900$174,950$174,950
19979Viola, DE 199798.5 mi5$3,078,750$607,000$615,750
19962Magnolia, DE 199628.8 mi56$24,471,888$447,298$436,998
21649Marydel, MD 216499.9 mi3$1,109,001$355,000$369,667
19946Frederica, DE 1994612.4 mi19$7,564,299$352,450$398,121
21640Henderson, MD 2164014.2 mi1$339,900$339,900$339,900
21636Goldsboro, MD 2163614.9 mi7$2,041,900$259,000$291,700
21651Millington, MD 2165115.2 mi6$2,387,520$412,500$397,920
19952Harrington, DE 1995217.8 mi33$10,568,547$302,000$320,259
21628Crumpton, MD 2162818.0 mi1$375,000$375,000$375,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DOVER, DE 19904?

As of January 2026, there are 147 active listings in DOVER, DE (zip code 19904), compared to 125 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DOVER, DE 19904?

The median listing price in DOVER, DE 19904 is $381,750 as of January 2026, a 1.2% decrease from $386,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in DOVER, DE 19904 spend an average of 70 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 71 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DOVER, DE 19904?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, DOVER, DE 19904 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 70 days on market compared to 71 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in DOVER, DE 19904 save an estimated $7,635 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $381,750. 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.