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OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

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

Market Analysis

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

The OCEAN VIEW, DE real estate market (19970) currently shows 158 active listings, with 46 pending sales. Homes are averaging 51 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 51 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.8% year-over-year, from $570,000 to $548,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 7,639  ·  Density: 316.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $88,739

Typical home value: $449,221  ·  Homeownership: 91.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
158
⇧ 9% vs 145 last year
Pending
46
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$548,225
⇩ 3.8% vs $570,000 last year
Average Price
$612,539
⇩ 2.3% vs $626,762 last year
Days on Market
51
⇩ 7.3% vs 55 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$287
⇧ 1.4% vs $283/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,968 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 158 this year vs 145 last year
  • Days on market: 51 now vs 55 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $548,225 (-3.8% YoY)
  • Average: $612,539 (-2.3% 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 25.9 miles — 1,693 listings ($1,155,583,382 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19970Ocean View, DE 199700.0 mi138$83,570,730$540,000$605,585
19930Bethany Beach, DE 199301.6 mi65$111,517,640$1,111,250$1,715,656
19944Fenwick Island, DE 199446.0 mi11$32,118,900$2,499,000$2,919,900
19945Frankford, DE 199457.9 mi104$64,227,384$599,900$617,571
21813Bishopville, MD 218139.7 mi18$12,681,198$552,475$704,511
21842Ocean City, MD 2184212.3 mi587$321,224,010$437,400$547,230
19958Lewes, DE 1995812.4 mi373$301,177,358$661,225$807,446
21811Berlin, MD 2181117.5 mi190$134,417,970$539,975$707,463
19947Georgetown, DE 1994718.1 mi97$51,084,371$486,250$526,643
21850Pittsville, MD 2185021.0 mi6$3,014,700$502,450$502,450
19956Laurel, DE 1995623.8 mi53$18,955,980$352,475$357,660
19941Ellendale, DE 1994124.1 mi32$14,925,376$434,900$466,418
19940Delmar, DE 1994025.9 mi19$6,667,765$349,900$350,935

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970?

As of March 2026, there are 158 active listings in OCEAN VIEW, DE (zip code 19970), compared to 145 the prior year.

What is the median home price in OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970?

The median listing price in OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 is $548,225 as of March 2026, a 3.8% decrease from $570,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 spend an average of 51 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 55 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 51 days on market compared to 55 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 save an estimated $10,965 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $548,225. 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.