Is Lincoln, DE 19960 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lincoln housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Lincoln, DE 19960 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 4.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $399,827. Overall, Lincoln is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Sussex County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Lincoln ranks #21 of 47 DE ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Millville 19967 (0% sold over asking) or Millsboro 19966 (8% sold over asking), while Delmar 19940 (50% sold over asking) and Harbeson 19951 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.