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LEWES, DE 19958

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
348
⇩ 14.9% vs 409 last year
Pending
107
31% pending ratio
Median Price
$649,900
⇧ 11.1% vs $584,878 last year
Average Price
$795,721
⇧ 11.7% vs $712,249 last year
Days on Market
92
⇧ 17.9% vs 78 days last year

Market Context

Population: 28,761  ·  Density: 234.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $90,772

Typical home value: $442,787  ·  Homeownership: 83.3%

Market Analysis

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

The LEWES, DE real estate market (19958) currently shows 348 active listings, with 107 pending sales. Homes are averaging 92 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 61 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 92 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 11.1% year-over-year, from $584,878 to $649,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 348 this year vs 409 last year
  • Days on market: 92 now vs 78 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $649,900 (+11.1% YoY)
  • Average: $795,721 (+11.7% 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 24.4 miles — 995 listings ($748,757,876 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19958Lewes, DE 199580.0 mi348$276,910,908$649,900$795,721
19951Harbeson, DE 199515.3 mi44$28,886,836$579,900$656,519
19939Dagsboro, DE 1993911.3 mi48$30,059,136$601,978$626,232
19970Ocean View, DE 1997012.5 mi117$70,845,138$545,000$605,514
19947Georgetown, DE 1994713.1 mi99$51,274,872$478,000$517,928
19941Ellendale, DE 1994114.7 mi24$10,538,016$429,900$439,084
19945Frankford, DE 1994515.8 mi85$51,478,295$599,450$605,627
08212Cape May Point, NJ 0821218.1 mi7$15,105,419$2,095,000$2,157,917
19944Fenwick Island, DE 1994418.4 mi10$28,643,900$2,299,500$2,864,390
08204Cape May, NJ 0820421.4 mi102$135,220,584$834,450$1,325,692
21862Showell, MD 2186223.0 mi1$499,900$499,900$499,900
19956Laurel, DE 1995623.7 mi44$16,602,036$350,000$377,319
08251Villas, NJ 0825124.4 mi66$32,692,836$424,900$495,346

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LEWES, DE 19958?

As of January 2026, there are 348 active listings in LEWES, DE (zip code 19958), compared to 409 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LEWES, DE 19958?

The median listing price in LEWES, DE 19958 is $649,900 as of January 2026, a 11.1% increase from $584,878 the prior year.

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

Homes in LEWES, DE 19958 spend an average of 92 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 78 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LEWES, DE 19958?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, LEWES, DE 19958 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 61 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 92 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in LEWES, DE 19958 save an estimated $12,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $649,900. 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.