Is Dover, DE 19904 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dover housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Dover, DE 19904 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 31 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 138 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $344,851. Overall, Dover is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Dover ranks #15 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Viola 19979 (0% sold over asking) or Marydel 19964 (0% sold over asking), while Clayton 19938 (36% sold over asking) and Harrington 19952 (34% sold over asking) are even more competitive.