Is Bear, DE 19701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Bear housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Bear, DE 19701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 38 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 93 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 32%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $454,553. Overall, Bear is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within New Castle County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 62%. On our competition score, Bear ranks #13 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Odessa 19730 (0% sold over asking) or Delaware City 19706 (14% sold over asking), while Saint Georges 19733 (50% sold over asking) and Claymont 19703 (48% sold over asking) are even more competitive.