Is Hockessin, DE 19707 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hockessin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Hockessin, DE 19707 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 57 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 48%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $657,716. Overall, Hockessin is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within New Castle County, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Hockessin ranks #18 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 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.