Local market intelligence
Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County Market Brief
August 2026
- Sales period
- Sales period: August 2026
- Inventory date
- Inventory as of: September 1, 2026
- Market data source
- Market data: Long & Foster
- MLS attribution
- MLS attribution: Bright MLS
Market interpretation
What stands out
Sussex County Real Estate Activity Moderates in August
As we transition out of the peak summer season here in Sussex County, the real estate data for August 2026 points to a measured moderation of activity. We saw 431 homes sold during the month, which is down 12.4% from July 2026. Alongside this dip in transaction volume, the median sale price also settled at $480,000, representing a 5.9% decrease from the previous month. While the pace is undeniably slower than the mid-summer rush, buyers and sellers are still actively making moves across the county. We are seeing properties stay on the market a bit longer; the median sold days on market reached 42 days, an increase of 23.5% compared to July. As of September 1, 2026, our active inventory stood at a healthy 2,000 listings, giving us a solid selection of properties as we head into the quieter local shoulder season. This shift isn't unusual for this time of year on Delmarva, but it highlights the importance of strategic pricing and careful timing.
- Homes sold change
- 12.4%
- Median sold days on market change
- 23.5%
- Active inventory
- 2,000
Buyer and seller takeaways
Buyer perspective
For buyers
With active inventory at 2,000 listings as of September 1, 2026, buyers have a solid variety of options to explore across Sussex County. The recent 5.9% dip in the median sale price to $480,000, combined with properties taking a bit longer to sell, suggests you have more breathing room to evaluate homes. It’s an excellent window to look for properties that match your needs without the intense rush of the summer months.
Seller perspective
For sellers
Selling a home right now requires a realistic approach to our current local conditions. With the median sold days on market moving up to 42 days in August 2026 and the sale-to-list ratio settling at 98%, pricing your property accurately from day one is critical. While homes are still moving, the reduced transaction volume means you must ensure your property stands out among the competition to attract serious buyers.
Point-in-time supply
Current inventory
As of September 1, 2026 — separate from August 2026 closed-sale data
- Active listings as of September 1, 2026
- 2,000
- Homes under contract as of September 1, 2026
- 828
- Median active list price as of September 1, 2026
- $548,000
- Median active days on market as of September 1, 2026
- 87
- Average active days on market as of September 1, 2026
- 126
- Highest active list price as of September 1, 2026
- $7,950,000
- Lowest active list price as of September 1, 2026
- $25,000
Research detail
Deeper market data
Additional approved statistics for Sussex County during August 2026.
- Median list price (sold)
- $485,000
- Average sold days on market
- 69
- Sales volume
- $266,739,370.3
- Sold over asking
- 12.1%
- Homes sold YTD
- 3,336
- Median sold price per square foot
- $237
Approved monthly archive
Market history
Historical tracking begins with August 2026.
Sussex County market history
August 2026
- Homes sold
- 431
- Median sale price
- $480,000
- Median sold days on market
- 42 days
- Active inventory
- September 1, 2026 snapshot
- 2,000
| Month | Homes sold | Median sale price | Median sold DOM | Sale-to-list ratio | Active inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 431 | $480,000 | 42 | 98% | 2,000As of September 1, 2026 |
Property-specific perspective