Local market intelligence
Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County Market Brief
September 2026
- Sales period
- Sales period: September 2026
- Inventory date
- Inventory as of: October 3, 2026
- Market data source
- Market data: Long & Foster
- MLS attribution
- MLS attribution: Bright MLS
Market interpretation
What stands out
Sussex County Market Update for September 2026: Prices Rise as Pace Quickens
As we transition into the fall season across Delmarva, the Sussex County real estate market showed some distinct shifts in September 2026. The median sale price reached $515,000, which is up 7.3% from August 2026. Properties also moved noticeably quicker, with the median sold days on market sitting at 36 days, down 14.3% from the prior month. While prices and pace picked up, the overall number of closed transactions softened slightly; we saw 413 homes sold in September 2026, dropping 4.2% from August. For a broader look at current availability, active inventory was 2,035 listings as of October 3, 2026. The data reflects a steady coastal market where quality listings still command attention quickly, even as the raw number of closings dips slightly during the seasonal transition.
- Median sale price change
- 7.3%
- Median sold days on market
- 36 days
- Active inventory
- 2,035
Buyer and seller takeaways
Buyer perspective
For buyers
Buyers need to act with purpose this season. In September 2026, the sale-to-list ratio was 99%, and we saw 16% of properties sold over asking. With the median sold days on market dropping to 36 days, you shouldn't expect desirable properties to linger. Lean on your local Delmarva agent to structure clean, competitive offers so you don't miss out on the right home.
Seller perspective
For sellers
For sellers, the current landscape offers solid opportunity if you price accurately. The median sale price rose to $515,000 in September 2026, showing strong value for well-positioned homes. However, with active inventory at 2,035 listings as of October 3, 2026, buyers still have choices across the county. Presenting a well-prepared property at market value remains the best way to secure a favorable contract.
Point-in-time supply
Current inventory
As of October 3, 2026 — separate from September 2026 closed-sale data
- Active listings as of October 3, 2026
- 2,035
- Homes under contract as of October 3, 2026
- 787
- Median active list price as of October 3, 2026
- $549,900
- Median active days on market as of October 3, 2026
- 85
- Average active days on market as of October 3, 2026
- 126
- Highest active list price as of October 3, 2026
- $7,950,000
- Lowest active list price as of October 3, 2026
- $19,999
Research detail
Deeper market data
Additional approved statistics for Sussex County during September 2026.
- Median list price (sold)
- $519,000
- Average sold days on market
- 71
- Sales volume
- $311,111,190.3
- Sold over asking
- 16%
- Median sold price per square foot
- $244
Approved monthly archive
Market history
2 approved monthly reports available, beginning August 2026.
Sussex County market history
September 2026
- Homes sold
- 413
- Median sale price
- $515,000
- Median sold days on market
- 36 days
- Active inventory
- October 3, 2026 snapshot
- 2,035
| Month | Homes sold | Median sale price | Median sold DOM | Sale-to-list ratio | Active inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 413 | $515,000 | 36 | 99% | 2,035As of October 3, 2026 |
| August 2026 | 431 | $480,000 | 42 | 98% | 2,000As of September 1, 2026 |
Property-specific perspective