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Sussex County Housing Market Report February 2025•Sussex County, Delaware
Housing Prices in Sussex County, DE
How much do homes in Sussex County, DE cost?
Housing Market Conditions
Is Sussex County, DE a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Seller'sMarket
Buyer'sMarket
Sussex County is a Buyer's Market
Difference Since February 2024
At the same time last year, Sussex County was a Neutral Market.
Insight
Sussex County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.
Median Sold Price
$490,068$241/SqFt
+$10,476
+2.2%
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months
Insight
Homes in Sussex County have sold for 2.2% more than they did a year ago.
Summary: The median home sold price in Sussex County was $490,068 in February 2025, up 2.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $241.
Median Sold Price By Counties
| City | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County | $325.7K | $350K | +7.4% |
| Sussex County | $479.5K | $490K | +2.2% |
Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
| Beds | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | $423.7K | $402.5K | -5.0% |
| 22 Bedrooms | $336.4K | $345K | +2.5% |
| 33 Bedrooms | $427.6K | $438.1K | +2.5% |
| 44 Bedrooms | $599.2K | $599K | 0.0% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | $950.4K | $970.2K | +2.1% |
Summary: Sussex County housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -5.0%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +2.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +2.5%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by 0.0%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +2.1%.
Housing supply in Sussex County, DE
How many homes are available in Sussex County, DE?
Number of Homes For Sale
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 2,038Last MonthFeb 2025 | ||
| 1,8522 months agoJan 2025 | +10.0 % Change MoMJan – Feb |
Summary: The Sussex County real estate market had 2,038 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 10.0 % increase compared to Jan 2025.
Number of Homes Sold
| Last Month | 2 months ago | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|
| 236Last MonthFeb 2025 | ||
| 2992 months agoJan 2025 | -21.1 % Change MoMJan – Feb |
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
| Beds | Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bedroom | 17 | 19 | +11.8% |
| 22 Bedrooms | 169 | 193 | +14.2% |
| 33 Bedrooms | 967 | 1,054 | +9.0% |
| 44 Bedrooms | 522 | 561 | +7.5% |
| 55+ Bedrooms | 177 | 211 | +19.2% |
Summary: Sussex County housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +11.8%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes increased by +14.2%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +9.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +7.5%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes increased by +19.2%.
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
How much do homes in Sussex County, DE cost?
Over Asking Price43 Homes
At Asking Price52 Homes
Under Asking Price141 Homes
Insight
If you're buying a home in Sussex County, you may be able to get a good deal. 59.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.
Summary: A total of 236 homes were sold or pending in Sussex County in February 2025, down by 21.1% month-over-month. Of the 236 sold homes, 60% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and and 18% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Sussex County, DE
How long does it take to sell a home in Sussex County, DE?
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
Under 30 Days97 Homes
30 – 90 Days81 Homes
Over 90 Days58 Homes
Insight
Many homes in Sussex County are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.
Summary: During February 2025, 236 homes were sold in Sussex County; 41% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 25% of homes were sold over 90 days.
Average Sale Time
| This Year | 1 year ago | Change YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 68 DaysThis YearFeb 2025 | ||
| 63 Days1 year agoFeb 2024 | +7.8 % Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025 |
Summary: Homes in Sussex County had an average listing age of 68 days in Feb 2025, up by 7.8% compared to the previous year.
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Newest Listings in Sussex County, DE
What homes are available in Sussex County, DE?
New - 10 hours on Rocket
$3,205 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080254, Linda A Moran, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty-WOC
New - 12 hours on Rocket
$3,503 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080246, Lee Johnson, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Premier - Seaford
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$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2079744, Lee Ann Wilkinson, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Coming soon
$4,868 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080220, James Littlefield, Listing Office: Northrop Realty
New - 14 hours on Rocket
$3,563 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2079908, Russell G Griffin, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
New - 15 hours on Rocket
$2,363 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080222, MATT BRITTINGHAM, Listing Office: Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth
New - 15 hours on Rocket
$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080224, Barbara K Heilman, Listing Office: Delaware Homes Inc
New - 15 hours on Rocket
$9,618 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080216, Barbara K Heilman, Listing Office: Delaware Homes Inc
New - 16 hours on Rocket
$7,243 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080214, Barbara K Heilman, Listing Office: Delaware Homes Inc
New - 16 hours on Rocket
$4,572 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080234, Tineshia R. Johnson, Listing Office: NVR Services, Inc.
New - 17 hours on Rocket
$5,219 Closing Credit¹
#DESU2080158, KARLA MORGAN, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
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