Is Viola, DE 19979 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Viola is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Viola housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Viola, DE 19979 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold faster (98 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $406,824. Overall, Viola is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Kent County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Clayton 19938 (36% sold over asking) and Harrington 19952 (34% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Viola real estate
Is Viola a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Viola, DE 19979 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 Viola?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Viola sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Viola?
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 Viola?
The median sale price was $406,824 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $264 per square foot.
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