New Castle County Market Snapshot: January 2026
- therosaioteam
- Feb 3
- 3 min read
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering what homes actually sell for in different parts of New Castle County — or how long it would realistically take to sell in your ZIP code — you’re not alone.
That curiosity is exactly why we put together this monthly market snapshot. It’s not meant to predict the future or tell anyone what they should do. It’s simply a clear look at what closed sales data is showing right now, broken down by ZIP code, so you can see how different areas compare.
What Homes Are Selling For by ZIP Code
Before talking about timelines, most people want to understand pricing.
The graphic below shows median closed prices for January 2026, organized by ZIP code across New Castle County.
When you look at pricing side by side like this, the range across the county becomes very clear.
At the higher end, January closed sales included:
Greenville/Wilmington (19807) with a median price of $1,475,000
Hockessin (19707) at $579,950
North Wilmington/Talleyville (19803) at $562,875
At the same time, a large portion of the county continues to fall into what many buyers would consider a mid-range price band:
Newark (19711) at $389,900
Pike Creek/Wilmington (19808) at $380,000
Bear (19701) at $375,900
And in parts of the City of Wilmington and surrounding areas, January data shows more accessible price points:
Wilmington (19801) at $237,450
Wilmington (19802) at $218,000
Elsmere (19805) at $210,000
For many homeowners and buyers, this is the most eye-opening part of the snapshot. Seeing the numbers laid out by ZIP code often answers a quiet question people have been carrying around:
“I didn’t realize homes in that area were selling around that price.”
How Long Homes Are Taking to Sell
Pricing tells one part of the story. Days on market helps explain how buyers are behaving within those price ranges.
The next graphic shows median days on market for homes that closed in January, broken down by ZIP code.
January’s data shows a wide spread.
Some ZIP codes closed very quickly:
Greenville/Wilmington (19807): 5 days
North Wilmington/Talleyville (19803): 7 days
Pike Creek/Wilmington (19808): 7 days
North Wilmington/Bellefonte (19809): 9 days
North Wilmington/Arden (19810): 9 days
Other areas took longer:
Middletown (19709): 40 days
Newark (19713): 31 days
Wilmington (19801): 51 days
Wilmington/Edgemoor (19802): 53 days
That difference is where the market gets interesting.
Longer days on market can point to a more price-sensitive or condition-sensitive buyer pool, where buyers take additional time if pricing or presentation doesn’t line up closely with expectations.
In other areas, longer timelines are often influenced by inventory volume and choice. ZIP codes with active new construction or a larger number of available homes give buyers more room to compare, wait, and be selective. When buyers have options, there’s less urgency to move quickly.
Shorter timelines often show up in areas where resale inventory is limited. Fewer choices can lead buyers to make decisions faster when the right home becomes available.
How This Fits Into the Bigger Picture
Nationally, the real estate market has shifted into a more measured pace than what many people remember from a few years ago. Buyers are generally taking more time, comparing options, and being more intentional before committing.
What this snapshot shows is how that broader shift plays out very differently depending on ZIP code. Some areas reflect a market where buyers move quickly due to limited options. Others reflect a market where buyers have the flexibility to slow down because there’s more inventory to choose from.
If you’re thinking about a move and want to understand how this information relates to your own home or buying plans, a more tailored look at recent sales and timelines can help bring clarity.
Our team (The Rosaio Team) tracks local market trends monthly to help clients understand what’s actually happening at the ZIP-code level.
How to Use This Snapshot
This data isn’t meant to tell you exactly what your home would sell for or how long it would take. Every property has its own variables.
What it does provide is:
A clear comparison of pricing across New Castle County
A realistic sense of how long homes are taking to sell by ZIP code
Helpful context for understanding how buyer behavior shifts from one area to another