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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Newark is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since September 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Newark, DE

How much do homes in Newark, DE cost?

Median Sold Price

$359,459

$198/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since September 2023

+$19,466(+5.7%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Newark have sold for 5.7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Newark was $359,459 in September 2024, up 5.7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $198.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
1 $142.5K$172.5K
+21.1%
2 $221K$265K
+19.9%
3 $314.9K$330K
+4.8%
4 $419.9K$454.9K
+8.4%
5+ $468.5K$504.9K
+7.8%

Summary: Newark housing prices by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 21.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 8.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 7.8%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Glasgow
+13.5%
Newark
+5.7%

Housing Supply in Newark, DE

How many homes are available in Newark, DE?

Number of Homes For Sale

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
289280-3.1%

Summary: The Newark real estate market had 280 homes for sale in September 2024, a 3.1% decrease compared to August 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSAug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
1 32
-33.3%
2 5251
-1.9%
3 129118
-8.5%
4 8688
+2.3%
5+ 1921
+10.5%

Summary: The Newark housing inventory by bedroom type for September 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Aug 2024Sep 2024CHANGE
9874-24.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

14 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

44 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Newark, you could pay more than the asking price. 59.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 74 homes were sold or pending in Newark in September 2024, down by 24.5% month-over-month. Of the 74 sold homes, 19% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 59% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Newark, DE

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

Average Sale Time

Sep 2023Sep 2024CHANGE
11 Days12 Days+2.6%

Summary: Homes in Newark had an average of 12 days on market in Sep 2024, up by 2.6% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

66 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During September 2024, 74 homes were sold in Newark; 89% of homes were sold within 30 days, 11% 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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