Sussex County, Delaware Housing Market — August 2025
Data Source: Bright MLS Weekly Market Report, Week Ending April 4, 2025
Report Prepared by Square Feet Appraisals in Collaboration with Delaware Beaches Online
Quick take (Sussex at a glance)
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More supply, slower pace. Active listings rose to 2,147 (+12.8% YoY), with 4.18 months of supply (+0.07). Homes took 52 days to sell—24 days longer than last year.
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Demand is mixed. New contracts (pendings) –7.9% and new listings –15.5%, but showings +9.9%—buyers are still out there, just more selective.
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Prices steady. Median sold price: $445,990 (+0.2%). Closed sales up 9.5% to 531, reflecting earlier summer demand flowing into August closings.
Sussex County snapshot — August 2025 vs August 2024
| Metric | Aug 2025 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 531 | +9.5% |
| Median Sold Price | $445,990 | +0.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 52 | +24 days |
| New Pending Sales | 575 | –7.9% |
| New Listings | 610 | –15.5% |
| Active Listings | 2,147 | +12.8% |
| Months of Supply | 4.18 | +0.07 |
| Showings | 8,404 | +9.9% |
How Sussex compares to the broader coastal region
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Supply: Sussex at 4.18 MOS vs. Del/Mar Coastal 4.29 MOS—Sussex is slightly tighter than the region overall.
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Pace: Sussex DOM 52 vs. region 49, so selling takes a bit longer here right now.
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Pricing: Sussex $445,990 (flat +0.2%) while the region’s median was $405,000 (–1.1% YoY), keeping Sussex at a higher price point within the coast.
What the numbers mean (plain-English)
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Buyers are active but choosy. Showings rose almost 10%, yet pendings fell—shoppers are touring, negotiating harder, and walking if terms or prices don’t fit.
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Sellers face more competition. With active listings up and days on market longer, pricing and presentation matter more than last year. Overpricing risks going stale.
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Price stability, not surges. A +0.2% median increase signals a steady price environment—neither strong appreciation nor broad declines.
Practical takeaways
For buyers
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You have more choices and time to evaluate. Use higher supply and longer DOM to negotiate on price or closing credits.
For sellers
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Price to the market and optimize presentation (repairs, staging, curb appeal). With 4.18 months of supply and lower pendings, the best-priced, best-looking listings win first.
For investors
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Flat pricing + longer DOM can open value opportunities—especially where inventory is thick. Underwrite with a longer marketing timeline.
What to watch next
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New listings vs. pendings: If new listings stay soft (–15.5%) while pendings remain below last year (–7.9%), DOM could stay elevated into fall.
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Inventory build: Track whether active listings (~2.1k) keep rising; more supply would preserve buyer leverage and keep prices steady.
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