Is Delafield, WI 53018 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Delafield is a balanced market. With about 6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 42% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #274 of 319 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 Delafield housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Delafield, WI 53018 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 6 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 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 41%, homes sold more slowly (51 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $759,671. Overall, Delafield is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Waukesha County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Delafield ranks #274 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Okauchee 53069 (0% sold over asking) or Wales 53183 (14% sold over asking), while Waukesha 53186 (71% sold over asking) and Butler 53007 (70% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Delafield real estate
Is Delafield a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 6 months of supply in Delafield, WI 53018 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 Delafield?
The typical home went under contract in 55 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Delafield sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Delafield?
About 1.14% of a home’s value a year in Waukesha County, or roughly $4,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Delafield?
The median sale price was $759,671 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $284 per square foot.
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