🏡 Sussex County Real Estate Market Update – June 2025

Thinking about buying or selling a home in Rehoboth, Lewes, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, or elsewhere in Sussex County, Delaware? Here's your monthly snapshot of the local real estate market, powered by the latest data from June 2025. 📊

📈 Market at a Glance

• 🏘️ Active Listings: 2,239↪️ Up 25.9% from May 2025

• 💰 Median List Price: $536,813🔻 Down 10.5% vs June 2024

• ⏳ Average Days on Market (DOM): 122 days (includes older listings)

• ⚡ Median Days to Pending: ~24 days (Zillow – homes are moving fast!)

• 🧱 Price per Sq. Ft.: $252

• 🏡 ZHVI (Zillow Home Value Index): $491,590 (down 0.1% YoY)

🛏️ Home Prices by Bedroom Count

Bedrooms	Median Price	YoY Change
2 🛏️	$359,900	↓ 34.5%
3 🛏️	$475,000	↓ 18.8%
4 🛏️	$650,000	↓ 5.6%
5+ 🛏️	$920,000	↑ 17.8%

Smaller homes saw the biggest price drops, while demand for large homes (5+ beds) pushed those prices up.

🏘️ Town-Level Highlights

• Rehoboth & Lewes: Continue to see strong demand for vacation and beach rental properties, mostly in the 3–4 bedroom range.

• Georgetown & Millsboro: Gaining attention from first-time buyers seeking more affordable options, especially in the 2–3 bedroom segment.

• Milton: Quiet burst of activity in the historic district, with homes moving to pending in under 30 days.

📊 What This Means

For Buyers:

✅ Wider selection—from beachfront bungalows to rural family homes💸 Lower prices in key towns like Millsboro & Georgetown⏰ Act quickly—average time to pending is under 4 weeks

For Sellers:

📈 More local competition in Rehoboth and Lewes—stand out by staging and staging🎯 Strategic pricing pays off—especially in popular districts🛠️ Boost curb appeal in Milltown and Georgetown listings

🔍 Final Takeaways

June 2025 shows Sussex County steadily shifting toward a balanced yet fast-paced market. For buyers and sellers in towns like Lewes, Milton, and beyond, preparation and local expertise can give you a real advantage.

📞 Ready to target your town?

Let’s create a custom, town-specific report—whether you're looking in Rehoboth, Lewes, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton, or another Sussex County community.

Nick Scroggs, REALTOR®

📧 nscroggs@jacklingo.com

🌐 www.teamscroggs.com

📱 302-363-4743

🏢 Jack Lingo, REALTOR® – Millsboro Office: 302-934-3970