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Bethany-Fenwick Slower Start to 2026

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

The real estate market at the beach has started at a slower pace this year as we battled two significant snow events and temperatures below freezing for much of January and February.With stable inventory and pent-up buyer demand, we are confident that the market remains fundamentally strong for homeowners and expect buyer activity to increase significantly as we head into Spring.

As the chart illustrates, through the first two months of 2026, 25 properties went under contract, a 24% decrease compared to last year, with sales volume (based on list…

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Strong Seller’s Market to Start 2026

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

During the first month of the year, we experienced the longest stretch of freezing temperatures that we can remember in quite some time, so it is no surprise that sales were slower when compared to January of last year.During the month, 14 properties went under contract in the Bethany-Fenwick area. This compares to 16 sales in January of 2025 and 19 in 2024.

The good news for property owners is that we are confident buyer demand will return as the temperatures start to rise and summer is top of mind.As the chart illustrates, all of the beach areas remain…

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Bethany Beach 2025 Real Estate Market Recap

Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, real estate sales in Bethany Beach were stronger compared to 2024. Early in the year, we experienced some buyer hesitation amid political uncertainty, but sales picked up substantially during the 2nd and 3rd quarters of the year before slowing again in the 4th quarter. Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the beach markets in the year to come! 

In 2025, we were fortunate to participate in 34% of sales in Bethany Beach, representing the buyer, seller or both parties. Properties listed with our group in Bethany Beach went under contract faster on average (33 days vs. 53) and our sellers achieved an average sale-to-list price of 98%. We are grateful for your continued confidence and trust, and we wish you good…

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Warm Holiday Wishes from The Leslie Kopp Group

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Bethany-Fenwick Annual Median Sale Price Update

Last month, we shared with you that real estate sales had slowed in September.  This carried into October as 26 properties in the Bethany-Fenwick area went under contract last month, compared to 36 sales in October of 2024. 

After 7 years of rising values for single family homes, the median sale price has dipped 4% year over year.  Meanwhile, the median sale price of condo/townhome properties is up 7%.  If you are considering buying or selling, we are here to help you navigate the market, please give us a call.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and the people who make it truly special.  During this season of gratitude, we are especially thankful that so many of you look to our group for professional guidance and expertise in…

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Bethany-Fenwick Market Strong

Last month, we reported that the beach real estate market was active in August. Unfortunately, this momentum did not continue into September. During the month, 26 properties in the Bethany-Fenwick area went under contract. This is down 19% when compared to 31 sales in September of last year.

As the chart illustrates, through the first 3 quarters of the year, the market has been strong for all property types at the beach. Prices and inventory are both relatively stable while total sales are up. If you are exploring your options as a buyer or seller, we always welcome a conversation.

Leslie Kopp                         Christi Arndt                                                                                     
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August Sales Stronger in Bethany Beach

September is our favorite time of the year to live at the beach. We hope you have a chance to be here to enjoy the cooler temperatures, light traffic, and warm ocean breezes! This is also a special month for me personally, as it marks 36 years since starting a career in real estate at the beach. I am extremely grateful to have earned the trust of so many of you over the years and together with Christi Arndt and the group, we will continue to offer the highest level of guidance and expertise in real estate well into the future!

After a slower July, the beach real estate market experienced a nice rise in August when compared to the last year. During the month, 17 properties went under contract in Bethany Beach. This compares to 14 during the same…

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Summer Buyer Activity Strong in Bethany Beach

While real estate activity in Bethany Beach was slower to start early in the year, we experienced a notable rise in activity in April, and sales have remained steady so far this summer. In June and July, 35 properties went under contract in Bethany Beach, compared to 31 during the same period last year.

As the chart illustrates, total sales in Bethany Beach are up 8% year-to-date. Single-family home sales are up 46%, while condo/townhome sales are down 17%. Inventory is somewhat lower compared to the same time last year, and properties are staying on the market longer, with 19 days as the median days-to-contract.  

So far this year, our group has participated in 30% of property sales in Bethany Beach. If we can provide you with any real estate…

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Seller’s Market at the Beach

We are often asked if we are in a Buyer’s Market or a Seller’s Market at the beach and this is the time of year when we calculate absorption rates in order to answer that question and understand how the market is trending. We compare the pace of sales over the previous 12 months to determine how many Months Supply of Inventory is for sale.

Generally, a balanced market would have 7 months of inventory while more would be a Buyer’s Market and less a Seller’s Market. The continuation of very limited inventory for sale has kept us in a Seller’s Market from Fenwick Island to North Bethany.        

If you would like to discuss the market in more detail, we are here to help. Please give us a call.

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Bethany-Fenwick Market Continues to Trend in a Positive Direction

The summer season is well underway, and we’ve enjoyed seeing so many homeowners and vacationers return to the area over the past few weeks!

May was a strong month for real estate sales, with 31 properties going under contract in the Bethany-Fenwick area—up from 18 in May of 2024.As the chart illustrates, year-to-date, both the number of properties under contract and total sales volume are up 10%. For well over a year now, we’ve been noting an upward trend in inventory, and that continues. So far this year, properties are taking about a week longer to go under contract compared to the same time last year.

With the busy summer season upon us, it is a great time to look at homes as a buyer and a great time to list if you are thinking of selling.  …

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