Is Delavan, WI 53115 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Delavan is a seller’s market. With about 3.1 months of supply and 21% 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.

Competition score41/ 100

More competitive than 40% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #279 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

Months of supply3.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list21%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market60Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$234▲ +8.1% vs. last year

The Delavan housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Delavan, WI 53115 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 78 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (20% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 3% to $349,849. Overall, Delavan is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Walworth County, homes here sell more slowly than in 70% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Delavan ranks #279 of 319 WI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Genoa City 53128 (17% sold over asking) or Lake Geneva 53147 (18% sold over asking), while Sharon 53585 (50% sold over asking) and East Troy 53120 (49% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Darien 53114Balanced $159 /sq ftEast Troy 53120Seller’s market $260 /sq ftElkhorn 53121Seller’s market $222 /sq ftFontana 53125Seller’s market $434 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Delavan real estate

Is Delavan a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.1 months of supply in Delavan, WI 53115 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 Delavan?

The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Delavan sell over asking?

21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Delavan?

About 1.33% of a home’s value a year in Walworth County, or roughly $5,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Delavan?

The median sale price was $349,849 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $234 per square foot.

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