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Wawaset

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Delaware
$682K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$682K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2017201820192020

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.221
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$682K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,300 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1924
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.95%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.39%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.90%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.56%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.173
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.476
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,122 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$171K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$228K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Wawaset compares

By median home value, Wawaset is the 1st most expensive of 65 neighborhoods in New Castle County, and its typical home is worth more than 92% of all homes in New Castle County.

Home values in Wawaset

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$433K$1.5M
neighborhoods in New Castle County ranked by median home value
#New Castle CountyMedian valueHomes
1Wawaset$682K221
2The Woods at Louviers$651K149
3Christianstead$643K130
4The Hunt at Louviers$642K167
5West Branch$571K148
6Brandywine Hills$558K273
7The Highlands$556K1,558
8Fairfield$518K300
9Oaklands$516K171
10Nottingham Manor$500K108
11Westfield$486K165
12Timber Creek$479K193
13Country Hills$465K107
14Arbour Park$463K173
15Nottingham Green$457K294
16West Park Place$455K203
17Fairfield Crest$450K141
18The Woods at Yorkshire$416K113
19Triangle$416K519
20Silverbrook$411K105
21Cherry Hill$405K198
22Devon$404K252
23Country Place$403K134
24Abbotsford$398K181

65 neighborhoods in New Castle County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Wawaset market

What is the median home price in Wawaset, DE?

The median sale price in Wawaset, DE is $681,667 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Wawaset, DE each year?

7 homes sold in Wawaset, DE over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Wawaset, DE?

Wawaset, DE contains 221 residential properties, with a median of 2,300 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1924. The median TopHap Estimate is $682K.

How does Wawaset, DE compare to the rest of New Castle County?

By median home value, Wawaset, DE is the 1st most expensive of 65 neighborhoods in New Castle County. Its typical home is worth more than 92% of all homes in New Castle County. The Woods at Louviers just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Wawaset, DE?

90% of homes in Wawaset, DE are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Wawaset, DE hold?

39% of mortgaged homes in Wawaset, DE are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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