Sussex County, DE Real Estate Market Closes 2025 with Price Growth and Expanding Inventory

Sussex County’s residential real estate market closed December 2025 showing continued price appreciation alongside rising inventory and longer marketing times, according to SmartCharts MarketStats by ShowingTime.

Total sold dollar volume reached $278,494,207, reflecting a 5.6% year-over-year increase and a 17.2% month-over-month gain. The median sold price rose to $479,950, up 3% year over year, while the average sold price climbed to $599,105, an increase of 9.3% compared to December 2024.

Closed sales totaled 462 transactions, slightly below the five-year December average of 465 and down 3.5% year over year, though activity improved 14.6% month over month. New pending sales came in at 286, remaining below the five-year December average of 341.

Inventory continued to expand, with 1,782 active listings on the market in December—well above the five-year December average of 1,345. This inventory growth pushed months of supply to 3.6, compared to the five-year December average of 2.7.

Marketing times increased across the county. Median days on market rose to 50 days, up 19% year over year, while average days on market reached 70 days, reflecting a 20.7% annual increase.

On a local level, December median sold prices varied widely by municipality, with coastal and inland markets showing different trajectories. Bethany Beach recorded a December median sold price of $1,050,000, while Rehoboth Beach reached $785,000.

In western and inland Sussex County, median sold prices reflected more moderate price points, including $365,000 in Georgetown, $359,900 in Millsboro, $329,500 in Laurel, $329,000 in Seaford, $328,500 in Bridgeville, $325,240 in Milford, and $317,500 in Delmar.

“As we close out 2025, Sussex County’s real estate market reflects continued price stability alongside a growing number of listings, offering both buyers and sellers more opportunity and choice,” said Christopher Lind, President of the Sussex County Association of REALTORS®. “These trends underscore the importance of working with a REALTOR® who understands local market conditions and can help navigate an evolving landscape.”

Overall, December’s data reflects a market that continues to appreciate in value while offering buyers more options than in recent years, as inventory levels and time on market increase heading into 2026.