The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 19807 sells for about $1,015,000, or $359 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,628 a month.
ZIP 19807 — Wilmington
The 19807 housing market remains highly competitive and affluent, characterized by high median home values and low inventory. Demand is driven by the area's reputation for quality schools and proximity to major regional employers, keeping prices stable and rising year-over-year.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and downsizers seeking a peaceful, suburban environment with high-quality amenities and proximity to Wilmington.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 3.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 4.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 19807, New Castle County, DE
The area is served by highly-regarded public and private school options, contributing to the neighborhood's appeal for families.
The area maintains a stable, affluent residential character with proximity to Wilmington's employment core and regional amenities.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Delaware) — Agricultural Lands Preservation and Farmland Assessment Act Exemption: Qualifying land is valued based on its agricultural use productivity capability rather than fair market value, substantially reducing the taxable assessed baseline. State (Delaware) — Senior School Property Tax Credit and Elderly/Disability Exemption Framework: Provides a partial credit/exemption against property taxes. Under the Senior School Property Tax Credit (14 Del. C. § 1919), qualifying seniors receive a tax credit up to 50% of the school property tax up to a statutory dollar cap (e.g., $500 max). At the county level (e.g. State (Delaware) — County Assessment Ratio and Ad Valorem Property Taxation Structure: Delaware levies property taxes at county, municipal, and school district levels (the state itself levies no state-level property tax).
Residents benefit from convenient access to major regional roadways and bus lines, facilitating commutes into the Wilmington employment core.
The ZIP code offers a serene environment with access to over 20 green spaces, including local parks and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings, with steady demand in this affluent enclave.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to Wilmington's financial and legal services sectors, with a high concentration of professional residents.
The area is served by regional highway corridors and local bus transit, providing connectivity to the broader Wilmington metro area.
Development is primarily focused on high-end residential maintenance and selective infill projects.
New Castle County utilizes a periodic assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to New Castle County property taxes and local school district levies.
Standard homeowner's insurance is typical for the region, with premiums influenced by property value and local hazard assessments.
Delaware is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- The Oasis Family Fun Center4.58.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.117.1 mi
- Juniors Playland4.216 mi
- Candyland Adventure4.617.6 mi
- Subaru Park4.612.7 mi
- United Sports4.215.2 mi
- Di Paolo's Italian Ristorante4.68.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Exton3.917 mi
- Delaware Stadium4.611.3 mi
- Longwood Gardens4.97 mi
- Delaware Park Casino46.4 mi
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library4.71.4 mi
- Delaware Memorial Bridge4.48.2 mi
- Brandywine Museum of Art4.75.9 mi
- Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library4.71.4 mi
- Brandywine Museum of Art4.75.9 mi
- Nemours Estate4.82.8 mi
- Rodney Square4.14.3 mi
- Delaware Children's Museum4.64.3 mi
- Longwood Gardens4.97 mi
- Brandywine Zoo4.23.7 mi
- Brandywine Creek State Park4.82.4 mi
- Mt. Cuba Center4.82.1 mi
- Bellevue State Park4.75.8 mi
- Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia4.717 mi
- Summit North Marina Inc4.317.1 mi
- Delaware City Marina4.514.7 mi
- West End Boat Club4.716.9 mi
- The Golf Course at Glen Mills4.510.7 mi
- Inniscrone Golf Club3.910.4 mi
- Deerfield4.68.8 mi
- White Clay Creek Country Club4.47 mi
- Broad Run Golfer's Club4.512.7 mi
- Christiana Mall4.57.7 mi
- Linvilla Orchards4.512.4 mi
- New Castle Farmers Market4.48.2 mi
- Booths Corner Farmers Market4.77.1 mi
- Concord Mall4.14.3 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport3.820.3 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.37.3 mi
- Local Tavern (Terminal F Hub)3.320.8 mi
- Cibo Bistro & Wine Bar3.420.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A premier private club serving the local community.
A major regional landmark featuring extensive gardens and historical collections.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.