Delaware Beach Real Estate Blog - April, 2026

OVPD teaches bicycle safety at LB

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 27th, 2026

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Third-grade students at Lord Baltimore Elementary School combined fun and learning during a Bike Safety Rodeo hosted by the Ocean View Police Department on April 16.

Organized in partnership with DelDOT, the event began with a classroom presentation led by OVPD Sgt. Rhys Bradshaw. He taught students key bicycle safety basics, including the importance of wearing properly fitted helmets.

Bradshaw introduced the “ABCs” of bike safety—checking air, brakes and chain—and reviewed essential rules of the road for young riders.

Students then put their knowledge into action during the rodeo, navigating a skills course designed to assess both their understanding of safety and their riding abilities. DelDOT…

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Bethany flowers in full spring

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 24th, 2026

Credit to: Coastal Point, Susan Canfora

Bethany Beach’s colorful median flowers have become “a real crowd-pleaser,” Mayor Ron Calef said during this week’s Town Council meeting, expressing appreciation for Public Works staff and their “spectacular tulips and displays.”

Calef noted that both residents and visitors have been stopping to admire and photograph the displays, calling the response “incredible.” He also thanked Public Works employees for preparing the town for the busy summer season by powerwashing the bandstand and refurbishing boardwalk benches. Additional support is expected from DNREC workers, who are assisting with dune crossover maintenance and reconstruction.

As Bethany Beach gears up for the influx of summer visitors, the…

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Bayside Active Inventory & Median Sale Price April 2026

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 8th, 2026

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes resale properties sold in Bayside. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace. 

During the first quarter of 2026, real estate sales in Bayside were softer compared to the same period last year. A total of 13 properties went under contract during the quarter, down 28% from 18 last year. The graph above illustrates historic inventory levels on April 1 of each year, along with the median sale price of properties sold in the first quarter. As we head into April, inventory is relatively flat compared to last year and we have seen a rise in median sale price for all property types. On average, properties are going under contract in 64 days versus 43 days last year. It is an excellent time to be a…

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Bear Trap Dunes Median Sale Price April 2026

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 7th, 2026

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties sold in Ocean View. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

During the first quarter of 2026, real estate sales in Ocean View were relatively flat when compared to the same time period last year. A total of 70 properties went under contract compared to 72 last year. Sales were down some in your community of Bear Trap Dunes (7 vs 10). The graph above illustrates historic inventory levels on April 1 each year along with the median sale price of properties sold in the first quarter for Ocean View. After a significant rise in inventory in 2025, inventory is down 19% and properties, on average, are going under contract in about 2 months compared with 40 days during the first quarter…

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Additional Crosswalks on Coastal Highway and Garfield Parkway

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 7th, 2026

Credit: CoastTV, Brandon Ferguson

Work is expected to begin soon on new pedestrian crosswalks at the intersection of Coastal Highway and Garfield Parkway, according to the town’s newsletter. The intersection is a busy corridor that experiences heavy foot and vehicle traffic, particularly during the summer months.

The project will include installing a new pedestrian crosswalk on the north side of the intersection, expanding access in an area where crossing options have been limited. Residents say the current setup has created challenges for pedestrians.

“It’s really difficult as a pedestrian, and I really worry about families, especially with small children,” said Michaela Greene.

Bruce Warner added that having only one crosswalk makes…

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Ocean View Median Sale Price April 2026

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 6th, 2026

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties sold in Ocean View. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

During the first quarter of 2026, real estate sales in Ocean View were relatively flat when compared to the same time period last year.A total of 70 properties went under contract compared to 72 last year. The graph above illustrates historic inventory levels on April 1 each year along with the median sale price of properties sold in the first quarter.After a significant rise in inventory in 2025, inventory is down 19% and properties, on average, are going under contract in about 2 months compared with 40 days during the first quarter of last year.The median sale price of single family homes has risen some while pricing…

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Sea Colony Active Inventory & Median Sale Price April 2026

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 3rd, 2026

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS. Includes properties sold in Sea Colony. May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

During the first quarter of 2026, real estate sales in Sea Colony were softer when compared to the same time period last year.A total of 14 properties went under contract, down 17% from 12 last year. The graph above illustrates historic inventory levels on April 1 each year along with the median sale price of properties sold in the first quarter. As we head into April, inventory is down a significant 93% and properties, on average, are going under contract in 27 days vs 81 in 2025.It is an excellent time to be a Seller of Sea Colony real estate, especially as we head into the busy summer season. Please call our…

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Bethany-Fenwick Active Inventory & Median Price

Posted by Leslie Kopp on April 2nd, 2026

*Data was derived from the Sussex County MLS and tax records. Includes property in Bethany Beach, North Bethany, South Bethany and Fenwick Island.  May not reflect all activity in the marketplace.

During the first quarter of 2026, real estate sales in the Bethany-Fenwick area were softer compared to the same period last year. A total of 46 properties went under contract during the quarter, down 16% from 55 last year. The graph above illustrates historic inventory levels on April 1 of each year, along with the median sale price of properties sold in the first quarter. As we head into April, inventory is down more than 20%, which is putting upward pressure on prices, especially in areas closest to the beach (East of Rt 1).On average, properties are going…

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