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WILMINGTON, DE 19805

Real Estate Market Report  ·  New Castle County
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 19805

Browntown · Cool Spring/Tilton Park Historic District · Elliots Addition · Fredericks Addition · Hedgeville · Little Italy · Middleboro Crest · Saint Elizabeth's Area · Scarborough Park · The Flats · Union Park Gardens · Wawaset Park · Woodland Park

Market Analysis

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

The WILMINGTON, DE real estate market (19805) currently shows 101 active listings, with 38 pending sales. Homes are averaging 44 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 17% year-over-year, from $195,500 to $228,725.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 39,610  ·  Density: 2,771.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $55,912

Typical home value: $204,942  ·  Homeownership: 55.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
101
⇧ 4.1% vs 97 last year
Pending
38
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$228,725
⇧ 17% vs $195,500 last year
Average Price
$259,284
⇩ 32.1% vs $381,681 last year
Days on Market
44
⇩ 18.5% vs 54 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$168
⇩ 2.3% vs $172/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,300 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 101 this year vs 97 last year
  • Days on market: 44 now vs 54 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $228,725 (+17% YoY)
  • Average: $259,284 (-32.1% 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 10.7 miles — 626 listings ($336,044,547 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
19805Wilmington, DE 198050.0 mi99$23,602,194$225,000$238,406
19804Wilmington, DE 198042.5 mi27$9,033,012$330,000$334,556
19802Wilmington, DE 198023.5 mi90$21,818,340$229,950$242,426
19808Wilmington, DE 198083.9 mi55$22,556,710$396,950$410,122
19803Wilmington, DE 198034.6 mi42$73,576,020$579,750$1,751,810
19707Hockessin, DE 197075.4 mi34$21,398,104$649,950$629,356
19810Wilmington, DE 198106.9 mi32$17,375,328$545,000$542,979
19317Chadds Ford, PA 193177.8 mi41$60,510,096$1,549,900$1,475,856
19711Newark, DE 197118.1 mi68$38,008,600$514,999$558,950
19703Claymont, DE 197038.3 mi15$4,983,165$377,500$332,211
08070Pennsville, NJ 080709.5 mi61$19,903,019$299,000$326,279
19061Marcus Hook, PA 1906110.3 mi49$14,200,200$224,950$289,800
19311Avondale, PA 1931110.7 mi13$9,079,759$769,900$698,443

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WILMINGTON, DE 19805?

As of February 2026, there are 101 active listings in WILMINGTON, DE (zip code 19805), compared to 97 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WILMINGTON, DE 19805?

The median listing price in WILMINGTON, DE 19805 is $228,725 as of February 2026, a 17% increase from $195,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in WILMINGTON, DE 19805 spend an average of 44 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 54 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WILMINGTON, DE 19805?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, WILMINGTON, DE 19805 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 44 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WILMINGTON, DE 19805 save an estimated $4,575 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $228,725. 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.