Land and home values in Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County (small town, Seaford, DE) covers 936 square miles and 75 census tracts. Residential land is about $13.50 per sq ft at the county median, from $4.93 in its most rural tracts to $104 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $526,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,520 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $13.50 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $588,060 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $147,015 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $9,770 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $526,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $327,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $689,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,170 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,520 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,920 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,360 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 51 | $18.80 | $567,000 | $1,540 |
| Rural | 22 | $7.43 | $374,000 | $1,470 |
| Farmland | 2 | $22.60 | $648,000 | $1,500 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henlopen Acres | Town | $184 | $2.33M |
| Rehoboth Beach | Town | $150 | $1.73M |
| Canal Corkran | Subdivision | $140 | $1.31M |
| Park Shore Rehoboth Beach | Subdivision | $139 | $1.28M |
| North Shores | Neighborhood | $134 | $1.5M |
| Rehoboth Manor | Neighborhood | $133 | $1.22M |
| Canal Point | Subdivision | $133 | $1.41M |
| Spring Lake | Subdivision | $126 | $1.17M |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Sussex County, DE?
Residential land in Sussex County, DE is about $13.50 per square foot, or $588,060 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $147,015. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Sussex County, DE?
The typical (median) home in Sussex County, DE is worth about $526,000, with entry-level homes around $327,000 and upper-end homes around $689,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Sussex County, DE?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,520 a month in Sussex County, DE, a 1-bedroom about $1,170 and a 3-bedroom about $1,920 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Sussex County, DE?
Farmland averages about $9,770 an acre in Sussex County, DE (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.