Is Clayton, DE 19938 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Clayton is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 36% 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 72% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #12 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 Clayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Clayton, DE 19938 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (34% then), homes sold faster (26 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $405,824. Overall, Clayton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Kent County, homes here sell faster, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Clayton ranks #12 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 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).
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Questions about Clayton real estate
Is Clayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Clayton, DE 19938 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 Clayton?
The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Clayton sell over asking?
36% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Clayton?
About 0.43% of a home’s value a year in Kent County, or roughly $1,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Clayton?
The median sale price was $405,824 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $196 per square foot.
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