Wilmington, DE / Market report
Wilmington, DE Housing Market and Selling Costs
Use this report to compare Wilmington market measures with the condition, repair work, occupancy, costs and timing for the house you may sell. A town-wide figure does not price your particular home.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses in Wilmington, Delaware, and New Castle County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, or use the form to request a written cash offer.
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Housing prices and selling conditions
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $257,877 | Redfin · Wilmington, DE | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Median days on market | 40 days | Redfin · Wilmington, DE | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Homes sold | 218 homes | Redfin · Wilmington, DE | Three months ending September 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $327,252 | Zillow · Wilmington, DE | As of September 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 571 homes | Zillow · Wilmington, DE | As of September 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
What the market numbers mean for your house
The measures above describe Wilmington and the periods shown beside them. They are useful context for comparing a direct sale with listing, but they are not a price for your address.
Zillow’s typical home value is a separate measure, not the sale price of a particular home: $327,252 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Wilmington, DE).
Condition and needed repairs can change the numbers a buyer is willing to offer and the costs you face before a sale. If the home is rented or occupied, include that in the comparison because access and the handoff can affect your plans. Timing matters too: count the bills you expect to carry while preparing, listing or waiting to close.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Wilmington selling costs: Delaware realty transfer tax
Wilmington is in New Castle County. The total realty transfer tax for a Wilmington sale is 4% of the value transferred: 2.5% for Delaware and 1.5% for the City of Wilmington.
Delaware splits its 2.5% state tax equally between seller and buyer. The City’s 1.5% tax normally falls on the seller unless the parties agree otherwise. Some transfers are exempt, so a closing professional can confirm the tax and any exemption for a specific sale.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Delaware's state realty transfer tax and Wilmington's real property transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
What you may keep after the sale
The sale price is not the same as the money left after costs. Compare a likely sale price or written offer with the mortgage payoff, liens, taxes, repairs or cleanout, listing costs if you list, and the bills you carry while waiting.
Use the Wilmington calculator to compare what you might keep from listing or a direct as-is sale. Change the assumptions to fit the house and the costs you expect.
Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Compare what you may keep with the Wilmington calculator →Wilmington market report questions
Does a Wilmington market figure tell me what my house is worth?
No. A city-wide measure describes the area and period shown, not your particular house. Condition, repairs, occupancy, title questions, selling costs and timing can all change your comparison.
How is Wilmington’s realty transfer tax split?
Delaware’s 2.5% state realty transfer tax is split equally between seller and buyer. Wilmington’s 1.5% city transfer tax is the seller’s responsibility unless the parties agree otherwise. Some transfers are exempt; a closing professional can confirm what applies to a specific sale.
Can I sell a house that needs repairs without fixing it first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We consider the home’s condition when reviewing an offer.
How do I compare the sale price with what I would keep?
Start with a realistic sale price or written offer, then account for the mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, your share of current property taxes and other selling or holding costs. The linked calculator lets you change planning assumptions for a listing or direct sale.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Next steps for a Wilmington home sale
Read the page that fits your situation, or use the form above to request a written cash offer for a house in Wilmington or New Castle County.
- Selling an inherited property →
- Foreclosure options →
- Selling during a divorce →
- Tenant-occupied houses →
- Houses with code violations →
- Property liens →
- Fire-damaged houses →
- Wilmington seller resources →
- Wilmington seller guide →
Questions? Call 888-274-5006 or use the offer form.