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SEAFORD, DE 19973

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Sussex County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
92
⇧ 7% vs 86 last year
Pending
25
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$367,500
⇩ 2.3% vs $376,225 last year
Average Price
$395,277
⇩ 14.2% vs $460,481 last year
Days on Market
81
⇧ 9.5% vs 74 days last year

Market Context

Population: 26,070  ·  Density: 119.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,849

Typical home value: $241,780  ·  Homeownership: 74.5%

Market Analysis

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

The SEAFORD, DE real estate market (19973) currently shows 92 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 81 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 81 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 2.3% year-over-year, from $376,225 to $367,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 92 this year vs 86 last year
  • Days on market: 81 now vs 74 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $367,500 (-2.3% YoY)
  • Average: $395,277 (-14.2% 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 20.3 miles — 502 listings ($201,444,269 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19973Seaford, DE 199730.0 mi92$36,365,484$367,500$395,277
19956Laurel, DE 199567.6 mi44$16,602,036$350,000$377,319
21632Federalsburg, MD 2163210.2 mi22$8,679,110$269,900$394,505
19940Delmar, DE 1994011.3 mi20$7,265,220$349,900$363,261
19950Greenwood, DE 1995012.9 mi24$11,615,400$442,450$483,975
21875Delmar, MD 2187514.0 mi22$8,212,864$327,500$373,312
19941Ellendale, DE 1994115.5 mi24$10,538,016$429,900$439,084
21801Salisbury, MD 2180117.5 mi122$45,558,582$329,900$373,431
21631East New Market, MD 2163117.7 mi13$4,556,799$210,000$350,523
19960Lincoln, DE 1996018.8 mi40$22,362,360$584,900$559,059
21629Denton, MD 2162919.1 mi37$15,656,291$399,000$423,143
19952Harrington, DE 1995219.5 mi33$10,568,547$302,000$320,259
21849Parsonsburg, MD 2184920.3 mi9$3,463,560$350,000$384,840

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SEAFORD, DE 19973?

As of January 2026, there are 92 active listings in SEAFORD, DE (zip code 19973), compared to 86 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SEAFORD, DE 19973?

The median listing price in SEAFORD, DE 19973 is $367,500 as of January 2026, a 2.3% decrease from $376,225 the prior year.

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

Homes in SEAFORD, DE 19973 spend an average of 81 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 74 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SEAFORD, DE 19973?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SEAFORD, DE 19973 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 81 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in SEAFORD, DE 19973 save an estimated $7,350 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $367,500. 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.