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WASHINGTON, DC 20001

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20001

Cardozo (Shaw) · Columbia Heights (Pleasant Plains) · Edgewood (Bloomingdale) · Howard University (Le Droit Park) · Logan Circle · Mount Vernon Square (Penn Quarters) · Mount Vernon Triangle

Market Analysis

Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20001) currently shows 288 active listings, with 48 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 14 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

The median listing price has fallen 12% year-over-year, from $769,725 to $677,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 44,056  ·  Density: 8,308.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $133,211

Typical home value: $822,887  ·  Homeownership: 34.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
288
⇩ 4.6% vs 302 last year
Pending
48
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$677,500
⇩ 12% vs $769,725 last year
Average Price
$851,698
⇩ 1.4% vs $864,211 last year
Days on Market
38
vs 38 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$610
⇩ 3.5% vs $632/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,146 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 288 this year vs 302 last year
  • Days on market: 38 now vs 38 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $677,500 (-12% YoY)
  • Average: $851,698 (-1.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.4 miles — 1,276 listings ($972,966,834 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20001Washington, DC 200010.0 mi221$188,714,110$656,150$853,910
20004Washington, DC 200041.1 mi22$15,450,930$486,750$702,315
20036Washington, DC 200361.3 mi41$41,193,766$335,000$1,004,726
20505Washington, DC 205051.6 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20002Washington, DC 200021.8 mi334$222,533,512$577,450$666,268
20017Washington, DC 200172.4 mi75$43,990,650$554,975$586,542
20024Washington, DC 200242.5 mi108$59,558,112$400,000$551,464
20008Washington, DC 200082.8 mi103$151,486,014$520,000$1,470,738
22209Arlington, VA 222093.2 mi62$37,315,072$372,500$601,856
20712Mount Rainier, MD 207123.6 mi18$9,411,948$508,750$522,886
20722Brentwood, MD 207224.1 mi16$7,333,120$421,250$458,320
20019Washington, DC 200194.3 mi178$71,212,816$398,175$400,072
22201Arlington, VA 222014.4 mi96$123,518,784$754,500$1,286,654

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20001?

As of April 2026, there are 288 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20001), compared to 302 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20001?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20001 is $677,500 as of April 2026, a 12% decrease from $769,725 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WASHINGTON, DC?

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20001 spend an average of 38 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 38 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20001?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 14 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WASHINGTON, DC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WASHINGTON, DC 20001 save an estimated $13,550 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $677,500. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.