Market Update - A Local Perspective
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New Castle County, DE
New Castle County experienced a 28.0% decrease in the number of sold homes for the first month of 2023 compared to 2022 and a 1.7% increase in the median sales price from $300,000 to $304,999. The number of homes that went under contract in the 1st month of 2023 decreased 32.7% from 2022.
Kent County, DE
For the 1st month of 2023, Kent County experienced a 21.4% decrease in the number of sold homes compared to 2022 and an 9.2% increase in the median sales price from $271,990 to $296,880. The number of homes that went under contract in the first month 2023 decreased 32.3% from 2022.
Sussex County, DE
For the first month of 2023, Sussex County experienced a 38.8% decrease in the number of sold homes compared to 2022 and a 7.1% increase in the median sales price from $401,550 to $430,000. The number of homes that went under contract in the 1st month of 2023 decreased 34.3% from 2022.
Southern Chester County, PA
Southern Chester County experienced a 46.1% decrease in the number of sold homes for the first month of 2023 compared to 2022 and a 9.2% increase in the median sales price from $490,000 to $535,000. The number of homes that went under contract in the 1st month of 2023 decreased 39.5% from 2022.
Cecil County, MD
For the 1st month of 2023, Cecil County experienced a 50.0% decrease in the number of sold homes compared to 2022 and a 13.1% increase in the median sales price from $311,225 to $352,000. The number of homes that went under contract in the first month of 2023 decreased 28.6% from 2022.
Reports are based on data supplied by Bright MLS. Bright MLS does not guarantee nor is responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by an MLS may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Data is as of 2/08/2023.