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Ardencroft, DE Housing Market

Balanced market-6.2% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through April 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly

The typical home in Ardencroft, DE is worth $403,612, fell 6.2% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $420,000 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 97 days, Ardencroft is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $403,612 home is about $2,155/mo in principal and interest.

Key numbers for Ardencroft, DE

Typical home value

$403,612

-6.2% in 12 months

Zillow, August 2026

Median sale price

$420,000

Last published period

Redfin, through April 2026

Days on market

97

Slow-moving

Redfin, through April 2026

Active listings

2

2.0 months of supply

Redfin, through April 2026

30-yr fixed rate

7.03%

Freddie Mac weekly average

Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026

Median household income

$125,125

Home costs 3.2x income

U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Selling below asking

Redfin, through April 2026

Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.

Is Ardencroft a buyer's or seller's market?

Balanced market2.0 months of supply97 days on market96.6% of asking

Ardencroft, DE is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 97 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.

Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from

What does the Ardencroft housing market data show?

Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Ardencroft, DE. Redfin, through April 2026

Housing market statistics for Ardencroft, DE, Redfin through May 2026
MetricValue
Median sale price$420,000
Median list price$400,000
Median price per sq ft$280/sq ft
Median days on market97 days
Active inventory2 listings
Months of supply2.0 months
Sale-to-list price ratio96.6%
Homes sold (that month)1
New listings (that month)1
Listings with a price cut50.0%
Market conditionBalanced market

How to read these numbers

Median sale price
Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Ardencroft is frozen at May 2026.
Typical home value (ZHVI)
Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Ardencroft is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
Months of supply
How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
Days on market
Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
Sale-to-list ratio
Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
Price per square foot
The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
Listings with a price cut
Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
Typical asking rent (ZORI)
Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.

How have Ardencroft home prices moved?

Across the 12 months we hold for Ardencroft, DE, the median sale price fell 4.3%, from $439,000 in June 2021 to $420,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 6.2% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 50.0% of Ardencroft listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 96.6%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.

Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.

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What does it cost to buy a home in Ardencroft?

Priced off the typical home value of $403,612 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.

Monthly principal and interest by down payment in Ardencroft, DE
Down paymentCash at closeLoan amountMonthly P&I
20%$80,722$322,889$2,155/mo
5%$20,181$383,431$2,559/mo

Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate

What income do you need?

Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,155, that implies roughly $92,344 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Ardencroft earns $125,125, about $32,781 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.2x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.

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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ardencroft?

Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Ardencroft, DE, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.

Is inventory rising or falling in Ardencroft?

Active listings in Ardencroft, DE went from 1 in August 2022 to 2 in April 2026, a +100.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.

Active listings by month in Ardencroft, DE
MonthActive listingsNew listings
August 20221not published
January 202411
February 20241not published
June 20241not published
April 202621

Redfin, through April 2026

How does Ardencroft compare to Delaware and the U.S.?

Ardencroft homes sell for $420,000 — 9% above the Delaware median of $384,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Ardencroft runs 2% higher.

Ardencroft, DE compared with Delaware and the United States
MarketMedian sale priceYoYDays on market
Ardencroft, DE$420,000not published97 days
Delaware statewide$384,500+5.8%33 days
United States$410,700not publishednot published

City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)

What to do next in Ardencroft

What buyers should watch

  • Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
  • The share of listings cutting price, currently 50.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
  • The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $404 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
  • Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $403,612 home more than a 5% price change does.
  • Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.

What sellers should know

  • The median Ardencroft listing goes under contract in 97 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
  • Homes here close at 96.6% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
  • In the last published month Ardencroft added 1 new listings against 1 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
  • Your equity moved -6.2% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
  • Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Ardencroft varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.

Homes for sale in Ardencroft

There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in Ardencroft, Delaware. The median listing price is $400K. Featured listings range from $335,000 to $434,900.

6 bedroom house for sale at 1602 Harvey Rd Ardencroft - $335,000
$335,000

1602 Harvey Rd

Ardencroft, DE

6 bd3 ba2,625 sqft$128/ft²
House10,454 sqft lot
View photos & details
3 bedroom house for sale at 4 Lower Greenbriar Rd Ardencroft - $434,900
$434,900

4 Lower Greenbriar Rd

Ardencroft, DE

3 bd4 ba1,500 sqft$290/ft²
House
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Active listings

2

Homes on market

Median list price

$400K

Avg. days on market

97

Days until sale

New this week

1

Newly listed

Price drops:50.0%of listings
Sale-to-list:96.6%

How much do homes cost in Ardencroft by property type?

How the Ardencroft, DE market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026

Median price, price per square foot, homes sold and days on market by property type in Ardencroft, DE
Property typeMedian pricePrice / sq ftHomes soldDays on market
Single-family$420,000$280/sq ft197 days

Who lives in Ardencroft?

American Community Survey estimates for Ardencroft. U.S. Census ACS, 2023

Population

187

Households

102

Median income

$125,125/yr

Median age

57.5 years

Owner-occupied

85.3%

Median home value

$422,800

Mean commute

16.5 min

85.3% of occupied homes in Ardencroft are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $422,800 against Zillow's $403,612 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.

Which cities are near Ardencroft, DE?

Ordered by distance from Ardencroft, not by size. Compare Ardencroft side by side with any of them.

Ardencroft housing market FAQ

Is Ardencroft a buyer's or seller's market?

Ardencroft, DE is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 97 days, and sellers getting 96.6% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).

How much do homes cost in Ardencroft?

The typical home in Ardencroft, DE is worth $403,612 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $420,000, about $280 per square foot.

Is Ardencroft cheaper than the rest of Delaware?

Ardencroft's median sale price of $420,000 is 9% higher than the Delaware statewide median of $384,500, and 2% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.

How long do homes take to sell in Ardencroft?

Homes in Ardencroft, DE spent a median of 97 days on market before going under contract, versus 33 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)

What income do you need to buy a home in Ardencroft?

At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $403,612 home is about $2,155 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $92,344 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $125,125.

Are home prices rising in Ardencroft?

The typical home value in Ardencroft, DE fell 6.2% over the last 12 months, from $430,434 to $403,612 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.

What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Ardencroft?

Ardencroft ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.

Is now a good time to buy in Ardencroft?

That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Ardencroft, DE is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.

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