Is Harrington, DE 19952 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Harrington is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 34% 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 56% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #20 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 Harrington housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Harrington, DE 19952 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 36 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 19%, homes sold faster (59 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $342,052. Overall, Harrington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Harrington ranks #20 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 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 Harrington real estate
Is Harrington a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Harrington, DE 19952 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 Harrington?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Harrington sell over asking?
34% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Harrington?
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 Harrington?
The median sale price was $342,052 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.
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