Why Live in Middletown
Incorporated in 1861, the city of Middletown sits close to Delaware’s border with Maryland and is home to over 24,000 people. Predominantly residential, Middletown consists of many neighborhoods and subdivisions branching out from a commercial center, which in turn offers its residents a blend of suburban living and the convenience of more urban amenities a short drive away. Delaware is popular due to its lack of a sales tax and attracts those from out-of-state. “Downsizing people from northern Delaware, or New Jersey and New York, seek new construction and active adult communities,” says Will Webber, a licensed Realtor and broker with Keller Williams Realty. “Delaware has really affordable taxes compared to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, so that’s part of it. It’s where you get a lot of house for your money and you get the feeling of community.”
The city has continued to grow, with many of its properties having been built after the turn of the millennium. It serves as a midpoint between two major cities in Delaware. “Middletown is an exploding, booming, growing neighborhood,” Webber says. “It became the bedroom community for people, as it’s midway between Dover and
Home Trends in Middletown, DE
On average, homes in Middletown, DE sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Middletown, DE over the last 12 months is $495,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$580,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$449,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Number of Homes for Sale
277
Last 12 months Home Sales
635
Median List Price
$547,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%