June 2026 Market Refresh.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
This is the current source-backed market panel. Any earlier dated Redfin or Zillow figures elsewhere on this report are supplemental historical snapshots only, not the current refresh.
| Redfin median sale price | $241,868 |
|---|---|
| Year over year | +3.14% |
| Median days on market | 42 median days on market |
| Homes sold | 253 homes sold |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,577 (+1.75% YoY) |
Wilmington DE Redfin median sale price: $241,868 (+3.14% YoY), 42 median days on market, 253 homes sold for the rolling three months ending 2026-06-30 (Redfin Data Center; source updated 2026-07-03). Wilmington DE Zillow ZHVI: $335,577 (+1.75% YoY) as of 2026-06-30 (Zillow Research, June 2026). Zillow source label: Zillow Research city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30. Source scope: Redfin Data Center exact city row, rolling three months ending 2026-06-30; source updated 2026-07-03. June 2026 primary fields only. Other on-page figures are older supplemental context unless separately dated. Market data is background context only; property-specific value still depends on condition, title, occupancy, repairs, payoff, liens, and closing timeline.
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The refresh panel contains the current Redfin and Zillow primary fields. Other market figures and calculations below retain their displayed source dates and are older supplemental context unless explicitly dated June 2026.
Quick Answer: Wilmington DE Housing Market 2026
According to Redfin public-page snapshot (May 2026), Wilmington's median home sale price is $239,856 (+3.16% year-over-year), with a median 49 median days on market and a Redfin Compete Score of 56/100 ('Somewhat Competitive'). The Zillow Research City ZHVI shows $333,751 (+3.16% year-over-year, 2026-05-31) — the gap reflects Redfin closed-sale medians versus Zillow's stock-based Wilmington city value index. Delaware's total transfer tax is 4% (2.5% state + 1.5% city of Wilmington). Cash buyers should document typical seller-cost coverage, as-is terms, and any closing target as fast as 7 days when title is clear.
Wilmington DE Housing Market Report — 2026
Current primary fields are Redfin city rolling-period data ending 2026-06-30 and Zillow city ZHVI as of 2026-06-30; older supplemental material below was reviewed May 26, 2026 from public sources.
Key Market Stats
| Median sale price — Wilmington City | $239,856 | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| YoY change — sale price | +3.16% | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| Median home value (Zillow Research City ZHVI) | $333,751 (+3.16% YoY) | Zillow Research city CSV, 2026-05-31 |
| YoY change — city ZHVI | +3.16% | Zillow Research city CSV, 2026-05-31 |
| Price per square foot | $178/sqft | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| YoY change — price/sqft | +2.9% | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| Median days on market | 49 days | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.1% | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| Redfin Compete Score | 56/100 — Somewhat Competitive | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| Homes sold monthly | 221 | Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026 |
| Transfer tax — Wilmington | 4.0% total | DE Division of Revenue |
| Cash offer range | 70–80% of FMV before property-specific adjustments | Market estimate, compiled May 2026 |
Neighborhood Price Guide
Wilmington's neighborhoods vary widely in price and investor activity. The city's pre-war brick row home stock concentrates in Southbridge, West Center City, and West Side Wilmington — where investor demand is highest and cash buyers are most active.
| Neighborhood | Price Range | Housing Type | Investor Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trolley Square | $350K–$500K+ | Victorian row homes, brownstones, condos | Moderate |
| Quaker Hill | ~$271,655 | Pre-war two-stories, Victorian row homes | High |
| West Center City | ~$218,000 | Dense row homes, some detached | High (fastest-appreciating) |
| West Side Wilmington | ~$198,000 | Brick row homes, pre-war housing | Very High |
| Southbridge / South Wilmington | $100K–$200K | Brick row homes, American Foursquare | Very High |
| Brandywine Village | $150K–$250K | Victorian two-stories, brick row homes | High |
| Little Italy | $180K–$280K | Brick row homes, traditional two-stories | High |
| Downtown / Riverfront | $250K–$500K | Condos, lofts, modern construction | Low for wholesale |
Sources: Redfin neighborhood data; Ark7 Wilmington investment guide (ark7.com, the cited source-snapshot); homes.com neighborhood guides
Delaware Transfer Tax — What Sellers Need to Know
Wilmington has one of the higher real estate transfer tax rates on the East Coast. Unlike Pennsylvania markets where the standard rate is 2%, Wilmington sellers face a 4% total transfer tax:
- Delaware state tax: 2.5% (per Delaware Code Title 30, Ch. 54 — the state rate drops from 3% to 2.5% when a local tax applies)
- City of Wilmington local tax: 1.5%
- Total: 4.0% — split 50/50 by convention (buyer and seller often each pay 2%)
On the Redfin rolling-period median sale price of $241,868 ending 2026-06-30, 4% is $9,674.72 and a 2% half is $4,837.36. The actual split, exemptions, and charges require closing-specific confirmation. When you sell to USA Home Buyers, we can cover typical seller closing costs when written into the offer, including the full transfer tax.
Sources: Delaware Division of Revenue (RTT PDF) | New Castle County Transfer Tax
Recording Fees — New Castle County
Per the NCC Recorder of Deeds (800 N. French Street, Wilmington DE 19801):
- Statewide document fee: $120
- Technology fee: $5.00
- Recording fee per page (deed/mortgage): $13.00/page
- Each parcel description: $3.00
- Typical 2-page deed, 1 parcel: $30 + $5 + $26 + $3 = $64 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilmington DE a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
Wilmington DE is a somewhat competitive market. According to Redfin public-page snapshot (May 2026), Wilmington has a Compete Score of 56/100. Homes are selling at 98.1% of list price with a median of 49 median days on market. That 49-day median DOM is significantly longer than most PA markets — reflecting a buyer pool that negotiates carefully on aging urban housing stock.
What is the average home price in Wilmington DE?
Wilmington's median sale price is $239,856 (Redfin public-page snapshot, May 2026), up 9.4% year-over-year. The Zillow Research City ZHVI for Wilmington is $333,751 (+3.16% YoY, 2026-05-31). The price discrepancy reflects Redfin closed-sale medians versus Zillow's stock-based city value index, not a county/suburban blend.
What neighborhoods in Wilmington are most affordable?
Southbridge and West Side Wilmington have the lowest median prices — typically $100,000-$200,000 — with very high investor activity. West Center City has seen the fastest appreciation (+24.6% YoY as of late 2024, Redfin). Quaker Hill runs around $271,655 median. Trolley Square and Downtown Riverfront are the most expensive pockets at $350,000+.
What is the real estate transfer tax in Wilmington DE?
Wilmington DE has a 4% total transfer tax — 2.5% Delaware state tax plus 1.5% City of Wilmington local tax. If buyer and seller split it 50/50, each side would pay 2%. On the Redfin rolling-period median sale price of $241,868 ending 2026-06-30, 4% is $9,674.72 and 2% is $4,837.36. Confirm the transaction-specific split, exemptions, and charges with the closing professional. Sources: Delaware Division of Revenue and New Castle County.