ZIP 19808 (Wilmington, DE) Housing Market & Real Estate Update
19808 – February 22, 2026 – Rates dipped again and January closings held firm. Here’s a quick snapshot of prices, inventory, and active listings.
ZIP 19808 (Wilmington, DE; New Castle County) is seeing a familiar winter pattern: limited choice for buyers, but the best listings can still move quickly—especially with mortgage rates easing a bit.
Top takeaways
- Rates: Freddie Mac’s weekly average 30-year fixed rate was 6.01% as of Feb. 19, 2026 (down from 6.09%).
- Prices: Redfin shows a January 2026 median sale price around $390K in 19808 (+1.3% YoY).
- Market speed: Redfin reports about 29 median days on market in January; Zillow’s ‘days to pending’ metric is much faster (about 6 days), so standout homes can disappear fast.
Market snapshot
Redfin’s January 2026 ZIP-level summary also shows 114 homes sold (roughly flat year-over-year). For a broader ‘values’ lens, Zillow’s Home Value Index for 19808 is about $359,610, up 3.4% over the past year (data through Jan. 31, 2026). These measures track the market differently, but together they suggest modest appreciation and steady turnover.
Inventory & negotiation
Zillow’s ZIP snapshot shows about 50+ homes in for-sale inventory and about 30 new listings in its latest monthly read. Practically, that often means: be decisive on well-priced homes, but don’t assume you must waive protections on every offer—properties that need updates or are priced high can sit and invite negotiation.
Rentals
For renters and small investors, Realtor.com’s ZIP overview shows a limited pool of rentals and a median rent around $2,250/month (the page’s reporting period is October 2025, so use it as a benchmark rather than a real-time quote).
Permits & small projects
Thinking about an addition, deck, or major rehab after you buy? New Castle County emphasizes that local zoning approval typically comes before state permit applications. A quick zoning/permitting check early can prevent timeline surprises later.
What’s for sale nearby (no addresses)
Today’s active mix in 19808 includes: (1) a split-level single-family home listed around the low-$400Ks in the Sherwood Park area, (2) multiple mid-$300Ks to mid-$400Ks detached homes (some showing mid-February price cuts), and (3) a lower-cost manufactured-home option around the sub-$100K range in a land-lease community. Land shoppers are also seeing occasional small-acreage offerings marketed around Wilmington.
ServiceXTC local pros
We couldn’t verify any ServiceXTC directory pages specific to ZIP 19808 in today’s available index, so we’re not listing provider names yet. If you’re under contract, line up an inspector and get key trades (HVAC, roofing, electrical) on standby for quick quotes.
What are you seeing right now in 19808: more price cuts, more bidding, or buyers waiting for spring inventory?
Sources
- Redfin ZIP 19808 housing market
- Zillow ZIP 19808 home values and inventory
- Freddie Mac PMMS mortgage rate averages
- Realtor.com ZIP 19808 market overview
- New Castle County zoning/permitting overview