Is Clayton, DE a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Clayton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since August 2023

Since last year, Clayton has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Clayton is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Clayton, DE

How much do homes in Clayton, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$400,000

$191/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since August 2023

+$30,000(+8.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Clayton have sold for 8.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Clayton was $400,000 in August 2024, up 8.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $191.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $194.4K$212.7K
+9.4%
3 $338.7K$370K
+9.2%
4 $400K$479.9K
+20.0%
5+ $489.9K$483K
-1.4%

Summary: Clayton housing prices by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Clayton
+8.1%
Middletown-Odessa
+6.4%
Smyrna
+2.2%

Housing Supply in Clayton, DE

How many homes are available in Clayton, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
3524-31.4%

Summary: The Clayton real estate market had 24 homes for sale in August 2024, a 31.4% decrease compared to July 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSJul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 11
0.0%
3 2017
-15.0%
4 94
-55.6%
5+ 52
-60.0%

Summary: The Clayton housing inventory by bedroom type for August 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 55.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 60%.

Number of Homes Sold

Jul 2024Aug 2024CHANGE
126-50.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1 Home Was Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Clayton, you could pay more than the asking price. 66.7% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Clayton in August 2024, down by 50.0% month-over-month. Of the 6 sold homes, 17% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 67% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Clayton, DE

How long does it take to sell a home in Clayton, DE?

Average Sale Time

Aug 2023Aug 2024CHANGE
39 Days20 Days-47.5%

Summary: Homes in Clayton had an average of 20 days on market in Aug 2024, down by 47.5% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

4 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

2 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Clayton are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During August 2024, 6 homes were sold in Clayton; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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