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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Elsmere is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Elsmere, DE

How much do homes in Elsmere, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$267,300

$193/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$39,300(+17.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Elsmere have sold for 17.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Elsmere was $267,300 in September 2024, up 17.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $193.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 --
N/A
2 $182.8K$205K
+12.1%
3 $230.5K$281K
+21.9%
4 $275K$338K
+22.9%
5+ -$445K
N/A

Summary: Elsmere housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 21.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Elsmere
+17.2%
Lower Christiana
+11.6%
Wilmington
+9.4%

Housing Supply in Elsmere, DE

How many homes are available in Elsmere, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1618+12.5%

Summary: The Elsmere real estate market had 18 homes for sale in September 2024, a 12.5% increase compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 66
0.0%
3 810
+25.0%
4 22
0.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Elsmere housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 25%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
49+125.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

2 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Elsmere, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 9 homes were sold or pending in Elsmere in September 2024, up by 125.0% month-over-month. Of the 9 sold homes, 22% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 44% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Elsmere, DE

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
10 Days10 Days0.4%

Summary: Homes in Elsmere had an average of 10 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 0.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

9 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 9 homes were sold in Elsmere; 100% of homes were sold within 30 days, 0% 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.

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