Is Claymont, DE 19703 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Claymont is a seller’s market. With about 1.4 months of supply and 48% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #2 of 47 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Claymont housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 48% of homes in Claymont, DE 19703 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (48% then), homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price fell 7% to $339,853. Overall, Claymont is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within New Castle County, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Claymont ranks #2 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 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).
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Questions about Claymont real estate
Is Claymont a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.4 months of supply in Claymont, DE 19703 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Claymont?
The typical home went under contract in 31 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Claymont sell over asking?
48% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Claymont?
About 0.71% of a home’s value a year in New Castle County, or roughly $2,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Claymont?
The median sale price was $339,853 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $223 per square foot.
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