Sussex County is Delaware's largest county by land area and the destination for most people moving to the state. It holds the Atlantic beach towns, a wide range of new construction, and quiet inland communities with more space for the money. I help buyers find the right fit here and help owners sell when life calls them elsewhere.
Doreen Sawchak, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Associates. Call or text (302) 242-4686
Where this page focuses, on Delaware's north to south map
Sussex County. Source: Delaware Association of REALTORS, June 2026 county data.
Sussex County gives buyers more choice than anywhere else in Delaware. In June 2026 the median sold price was about $470,000, homes spent a median of 56 days on market, and the county had about 5.4 months of inventory. Price reductions have become common, so buyers who come prepared often have room to negotiate.
The immediate coast is its own market. Rehoboth Beach recorded a median sold price of about $650,000 in mid 2026, while inland towns such as Millsboro have posted medians closer to the mid $300,000s.
Local employers include Beebe Healthcare, TidalHealth Nanticoke, Mountaire Farms, Perdue, Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown and the county's large tourism and hospitality industry. Weekends mean state parks, the Junction and Breakwater Trail, tax-free shopping along Route 1, and local wineries and breweries.
According to Delaware Association of REALTORS data for June 2026, the median sold price in Sussex County was about $470,000, with a median of 56 days on market and about 5.4 months of inventory.
Sussex County had the most inventory of Delaware's three counties in mid 2026, with about 5.4 months of supply and frequent price reductions, which generally gives buyers more negotiating room than in New Castle or Kent County.
Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean View, Millville, Milton, Millsboro and Georgetown are among the most searched Sussex County communities.
Doreen Sawchak with RE/MAX Associates serves Sussex County buyers and sellers, including relocating families, retirees and second home buyers.
Whether you are buying, selling or still deciding, I'm happy to answer your questions and help you plan the next step. It costs you nothing but a few minutes of your time.
Doreen Sawchak, REALTOR® | RE/MAX Associates, 668 Yorklyn Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707 | Office (302) 234-3800 | Cell (302) 242-4686 | doreenhomesales@gmail.com
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