Market Intelligence Report — DE-580

Seaford, DE

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-DE-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$550K
+0.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.43
-6.3% YoY

Active Inventory

1,952
+12.9% YoY

Median DOM

75 Days
-3.9% YoY

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The Seaford market is exhibiting Cooling conditions, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.43, which indicates a deceleration in demand absorption relative to available supply. Active listings have expanded by 12.9% year-over-year, further contributing to the softening market dynamics.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Seaford market right now.

Active listings in Seaford have expanded by 12.9% over the past year, reaching 1,952 units, while new listings experienced a modest contraction of 2.2% year-over-year. The pending ratio declined by 6.3% year-over-year to 0.43, suggesting a reduced pace of demand absorption. Median listing prices have remained stable both month-over-month and year-over-year, with a 0.0% change in both periods. The share of price reductions increased by 2.4% over the past year, now standing at 17.7%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$550K+0.0% MoM

Active Inventory

1,952+12.9% YoY

Days on Market

75-3.9% YoY

Sold Score™

52-6.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

52
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

Negotiating leverage is shifting as the market experiences a moderation in pace, indicated by the pending ratio. Increased inventory levels introduce more options for prospective purchasers, potentially influencing price discipline. This environment typically allows for more considered transactions and less competitive bidding.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,952 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 532 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.43

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Seaford, DE? Homes here are taking 3 days less to sell than last year.

Seaford, DE is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
43%
Median Days on Market
75 days
Inventory YoY
+13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Seaford, DE
CBSA Code
42580
State
DE