19801 — New Castle County, Delaware Market Snapshot

Housing market data for zip code 19801 in New Castle County, Delaware. Updated monthly with median prices, days on market, and more.

Data as of May 2026

Limited Sales Data

Only 6 homes sold in this ZIP code during the selected period. Statistics may not be representative. See the New Castle County county page for broader data.

Market Sales Data

6 sales in 2026 (year to date)

Source: Redfin

Median Sale Price

$271,250

Closed sales

Days to Sell

37

Median, listing to close

Homes Sold

6

Closed in 2026

Inventory

7

Conforming Loan Available

Most homebuyers in 19801 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $271,250 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.

Market Insights

Market Temperature

19801's market is balanced with homes taking an average of 37 days to sell. Buyers have some negotiating room without the pressure of bidding wars.

Conforming Loan Feasibility

Most homebuyers in 19801 can comfortably use conventional financing. The median home price of $271,250 is well below the 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, meaning buyers can put as little as 3-5% down without hitting jumbo loan territory.

Loan limits in 19801 are set at the county level.

2026 Loan Limits — New Castle County

Property Units Conforming Limit FHA Limit
1 Unit$832,750$630,200
2 Units$1,066,250$806,750
3 Units$1,288,800$975,200
4 Units$1,601,750$1,211,950

Affordability Snapshot — Zip 19801

To purchase the median home at $271,250 with 5% down at today's rate of 6.75%, the estimated monthly payment is approximately $2,228.

Monthly Payment

$2,228

Income Required

$95,496

Principal & Interest

$1,671/mo

Down Payment (5%)

$13,563

Based on 30-year fixed at 6.75%, 1.8% property tax, $1,800/yr insurance, 28% DTI guideline.

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Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,829

Principal & Interest$1,407
Property Tax$271
Insurance$150
Loan Amount$217,000
Total Interest$289,686
Income Required$78,373/yr

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