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Homes for Sale in Wilmington, Delaware

Delaware's largest city pairs riverfront revitalization with rowhome character and no sales tax. Search every Wilmington home for sale by real monthly payment — from Trolley Square Victorians to new construction on the Riverfront.

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2006 BAYNARD BOULEVARD, WILMINGTON

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1401 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WILMINGTON

21 BROOKLET DRIVE, WILMINGTON

118 W TWENTY SIXTH STREET, WILMINGTON

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308 W 19TH STREET, WILMINGTON

1526 W 4TH STREET, WILMINGTON

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The Wilmington market, by the numbers

A read on pricing, competition, and negotiating room.

Active listings

520

Median list price

$315K

New this week

Homes w/ price cut

30%

Buying a home in Wilmington

Wilmington is Delaware's economic hub — home to major banking and legal employers, a revitalized Riverfront district, and some of the state's most distinctive historic housing stock. Buyers here trade big-city prices for rowhome charm and a short commute to Philadelphia.

The market spans value-priced rowhomes in Cool Spring and Little Italy to larger single-family homes in the Highlands and Wawaset Park. New construction and converted lofts anchor the growing Riverfront. With no state sales tax and relatively moderate property taxes, monthly carrying costs often surprise buyers coming from nearby states.

Because Wilmington homes vary widely in age and condition, HomeFio's payment-first search matters here: two homes at the same list price can carry very different monthly costs once taxes, insurance, and condition are factored in.

Commute
~30 min to Center City Philadelphia by Amtrak or I-95.
Property taxes
Moderate for the region; no Delaware sales tax.
Schools
Red Clay & Christina districts, plus notable charters.
Outdoors
Brandywine Park, riverwalk, and Rockford Tower trails.

Common questions about Wilmington homes

How much do homes cost in Wilmington, DE?

The median list price in Wilmington is about $315K, or roughly $2,353 per month once you factor in principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Prices range from sub-$220K rowhomes to $500K+ single-family homes in the Highlands and Kentmere.

Is Wilmington a buyer's or seller's market?

Wilmington is currently a balanced market. About 30% of active listings have had a price cut — so well-prepared buyers have real negotiating room.

What are the best neighborhoods in Wilmington?

Trolley Square is the most walkable, Highlands and Wawaset Park offer historic single-family homes, the Riverfront has newer condos and lofts, and Cool Spring and Little Italy are the most attainable entry points.

How does HomeFio's payment-first search work?

Enter your maximum monthly payment and every Wilmington listing is colored green, amber, or red based on whether it fits your payment — including taxes and insurance, not just the sticker price. It's the fastest way to see what fits.

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