Elsmere, DE Real Estate & Homes For Sale

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Elsmere, DE Real Estate Trends

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Affordability of Living in Elsmere, DE

The median home value is $239,941
MonthMedian home value
April 2025$234k
May 2025$235k
June 2025$237k
July 2025$238k
August 2025$238k
September 2025$238k
October 2025$237k
November 2025$237k
December 2025$238k
January 2026$238k
February 2026$239k
March 2026$240k
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Average Home Value in Elsmere, DE, by Home Size

Currently, there are 5 new listings in Elsmere, DE and 9 homes for sale.
Home SizeHome Value*
2 bedrooms (1 home)$189,711
3 bedrooms (7 homes)$252,050
4 bedrooms (1 home)$286,135
*Home value over the past month

What Locals Say about Elsmere

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Elsmere, DE: steady, family-first enclave with strong schools and dependable long-term value. Residents praise safety, neighborly feel, parks, trails, and Red Clay schools. Concerns: litter, dog waste, limited green space for pets, mixed town reputation.
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  • Maddie
    "There are trash on the ground, people don’t often pick up their dog poop. Some people do. Most yards aren’t takin care of. "
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  • Maddie
    "I use my car frequently but I do see city/dart buses around. Sometimes there are places that are walkable or use a bike to get to places"
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  • 248v29zygm
    "There are many families, many kids and a nice park with a new playground. There is a school in the area. And many school bus pick up spots."
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  • Trulia User
    "Absolutely charming and fun family feel in this neighborhood. Definitely great for young couples or families starting out. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Cost and family-oriented neighborhood that is very safe and offers a real sense of community. Love UPG!"
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  • Talktosara
    "Quaint metropolitan area surrounding the city of Wilmington. Close to major highways and resources. Quiet enough and close enough without the city riff raft. "
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  • Mr. B. .
    "Great schools, parks and recreational activities for families. Lots of trails for all sorts of activities. Minutes from shopping, dining and all the major highways and cities."
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  • Talktosara
    "Strong sense of encouragement when coming together during trying times. We All look out for one another. I’d love to see a neighborhood associations club or HOA club arise to gather a true sense of pride in our neighborhoods "
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  • Mike M.
    "Commute is easy through this neighborhood. It’s right along a major thoroughfare, Kirkwood Hwy, which connects to just about every major road in the area. "
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  • Charleen D.
    "The schools here are amazing, Red clay school district is definitely worth moving to this area! You will be happy here!"
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  • Predestined67
    "Elsmere is unique as it has its own rules separate from others. It’s extremely safer than neighboring communities. The people are friendly and there are great community activities to participate with."
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  • Nichele L. E.
    "it's been 4 years now,but it's good but I'm moving,but it's good to be around alot of stores and close to my work place."
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  • Shana G.
    "I drive to and from work and everywhere else I need to go. There is public transportation about a 5-10 walk from where I live. "
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  • Auntiej2358
    "I live in this neighborhood and I’ve lived here 36 years. It’s dog friendly and neighbors are nice and we all get along and look out for one another."
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  • Nichele L. E.
    "Yes I lived in my neighborhood for 4 years, and socialize with only 3 people. We mainly stay to ourselves and we love the stores around here."
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  • Jeremy B.
    "Elsmere doesn't have a great reputation, but I honestly love it. Very close to everything amd have had no issues with the neighborhood. pretty quiet and friendly!"
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "I love Elsmere! It’s quiet and most of the people are nice here. The Elsmere church is fabulous and very friendly! I would definitely would want to buy a house around here and stay for awhile. "
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "This place is quiet. People that love her are quite nice and rarely do you hear anything bad happening here that’s drastic! Plus the Elsmere Church is awesome!"
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  • Miller.sr0782
    "Not enough grass area for the dogs to go except in peoples yards. Unless you have to take them to the park which sometimes you have kids there that want to pet the dog and makes it hard for the dog to use the bathroom!"
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  • Joan T.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 35 years and everything has been good for me and the neighbors I do know. We look out for each other. And it’s a dog community and that’s a plus for me because I’m a dog lover. We get all important notices as to what’s going on in the community."
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs around here every day. plenty of open spaces to run & take long walks. Also some nearby parks in walking distance."
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  • Lovette J.
    "For the most part, dogs seem pretty friendly and non-aggressive with is reassuring for other dog owners. Also, owners should be more responsible in cleaning up after their pets at all time because kids play in grassy areas."
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  • Ivetty
    "Fire works on 4th of July Junk removal once a year Christmas Parade on Halloween you see a lot of families trick or treating"
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  • Aniicole
    "I love Elsmere have been living here for 15 years now and I am 20 it is an wonderful place to live. "
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  • Melmar0822
    "There are many dogs here. I have one. There is a dog park. Very friendly neighbors. People walk their dogs all of the time. No issues so far. "
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