New - 1 day on Rocket
$4,393 Closing Credit¹
Yuliana Alex Goldin Dunn, Listing Office: Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Dover Housing Market Report December 2024•Kent County, Delaware
Housing Prices in Dover, DE
How much do homes in Dover, DE cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Dover, DE a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Dover is a Seller's Market
Difference Since December 2023
Since last year, Dover has remained a Seller's Market.
Insight
Dover is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.
Median Sold Price
$315,000$180/SqFt
+$22,830
+7.8%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Dover have sold for 7.8% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Dover was $315,000 in December 2024, up 7.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $180.
Median Sold Price By City
| City | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $292.1K | $315K | +7.8% |
| Camden Wyoming | $364K | $375K | +3.0% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $157.1K | $123.7K | -21.2% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $205K | $221.5K | +8.0% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $276K | $303.9K | +10.1% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $355K | $390K | +9.9% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $380K | $489K | +28.7% |
Summary: Dover housing price by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -21.2%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +8.0%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +10.1%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +9.9%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +28.7%.
Housing supply in Dover, DE
How many homes are available in Dover, DE?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 237Last MonthDec 2024 | ||
| 2532 months agoNov 2024 | -6.3 % Change MoMNov – Dec |
Summary: The Dover real estate market had 237 homes for sale in Dec 2024, a 6.3 % decrease compared to Nov 2024.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 47Last MonthDec 2024 | ||
| 572 months agoNov 2024 | -17.5 % Change MoMNov – Dec |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 1 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 27 | 25 | -7.4% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 138 | 128 | -7.2% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 71 | 62 | -12.7% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 16 | 20 | +25.0% |
Summary: Dover housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +100.0%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -7.4%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -7.2%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -12.7%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +25.0%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Dover, DE cost?
Over Asking Price6 Homes
At Asking Price27 Homes
Under Asking Price14 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Dover, expect to pay close to the asking price. 57.4% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 47 homes were sold or pending in Dover in December 2024, down by 17.5% month-over-month. Of the 47 sold homes, 30% were sold under asking, 57% were sold at asking, and and 13% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Dover, DE
How long does it take to sell a home in Dover, DE?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days26 Homes
30 – 90 Days13 Homes
Over 90 Days8 Homes
Insight
Many homes in Dover are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During December 2024, 47 homes were sold in Dover; 55% of homes were sold within 30 days, 28% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 49 DaysThis YearDec 2024 | ||
| 32 Days1 year agoDec 2023 | +54.0 % Change YoYDec 2023 – Dec 2024 |
Summary: Homes in Dover had an average listing age of 49 days in Dec 2024, up by 54.0% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Dover, DE
What homes are available in Dover, DE?
New - 2 days on Rocket
$3,562 Closing Credit¹
Conrad J Heilman III, Listing Office: D.R. Horton Realty of Delaware, LLC
New - 2 days on Rocket
$3,978 Closing Credit¹
Larry W Thompson Jr., Listing Office: R&R Commerical Realty
New - 2 days on Rocket
$5,047 Closing Credit¹
James R Olson, Listing Office: First Coast Realty LLC
New - 3 days on Rocket
$6,151 Closing Credit¹
Carol A Daniels, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
New - 4 days on Rocket
$1,663 Closing Credit¹
Khalilah Z Ling, Listing Office: Crown Homes Real Estate
New - 4 days on Rocket
$5,818 Closing Credit¹
Michael A Walton, Listing Office: BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
New - 4 days on Rocket
$2,969 Closing Credit¹
Steven B. Schmidt, Listing Office: RE/MAX Horizons
New - 5 days on Rocket
$4,630 Closing Credit¹
Donald W Gebhart, Listing Office: RE/MAX Horizons
New - 6 days on Rocket
$5,819 Closing Credit¹
Jeffrey S Foust, Listing Office: Myers Realty
New - 6 days on Rocket
$4,333 Closing Credit¹
Brendin N Knieriem, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
Coming soon
$8,549 Closing Credit¹
Charles J Robino, Listing Office: Empower Real Estate, LLC
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