Market Update - A Local Perspective

New Castle County, DE

New Castle County  experienced a 7.3% increase in the number of sold homes for the year 2018 compared to 2017 and a 3.2% increase in the median sales price from $219,000 to $225,900. The number of homes that went under contract in 2018 increased 5.4% from 2016.

Kent County, DE

For the year 2018, Kent County experienced a 1.5% decrease in the number of sold homes compared to 2017 and a 4.4% increase in the median sales price from $199,270 to $208,000. The number of homes that went under contract in 2017 decreased 2.5% from 2017.

Sussex County, DE

For the year 2018, Sussex County experienced a 1.3% decrease in the number of sold homes compared to 2017 and a 6.3% increase in the median sales price from $265,000 to $281,632. The number of homes that went under contract in 2018 decreased 2.3% from 2017.

Southern Chester County, PA

Southern Chester County  experienced an 8.0% increase in the number of sold homes in 2018 compared to 2017 and a 2.8% increase in the median price of sold homes, from $359,900 to $370,000. The number of homes that went under contract in 2018 increased 4.0% from 2017.

Cecil County, MD

For the year 2018, Cecil County experienced a 3.7% decrease in the number of sold homes compared to 2017 and an increase in the median sales price of 2.3%; from $219,900 to $224,900. The number of homes that went under contract in 2018 decreased 8.0% from 2016.

Reports are based on data supplied by  Bright MLS.   Bright MLS does not guarantee nor are responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by an MLS may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Data is as of 1/11/2019.


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