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

Market Overview

Active Listings
215
⇧ 4.4% vs 206 last year
Pending
37
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$684,975
⇩ 0.9% vs $691,375 last year
Average Price
$846,314
⇧ 1% vs $837,591 last year
Days on Market
74
⇩ 1.3% vs 75 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20001) currently shows 215 active listings, with 37 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 74 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.9% year-over-year, from $691,375 to $684,975.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 215 this year vs 206 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 75 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $684,975 (-0.9% YoY)
  • Average: $846,314 (+1% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.4 miles — 1,232 listings ($922,907,110 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20001Washington, DC 200010.0 mi215$181,957,510$684,975$846,314
20004Washington, DC 200041.1 mi24$15,058,440$460,000$627,435
20036Washington, DC 200361.3 mi43$41,196,752$335,000$958,064
20505Washington, DC 205051.6 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20002Washington, DC 200021.8 mi316$211,280,760$575,000$668,610
20017Washington, DC 200172.4 mi78$47,014,110$574,900$602,745
20024Washington, DC 200242.5 mi102$52,835,898$370,000$517,999
20008Washington, DC 200082.8 mi93$151,548,615$539,000$1,629,555
22209Arlington, VA 222093.2 mi58$41,397,500$462,450$713,750
20712Mount Rainier, MD 207123.6 mi18$9,473,400$505,000$526,300
20722Brentwood, MD 207224.1 mi13$5,977,595$420,000$459,815
20019Washington, DC 200194.3 mi195$77,454,780$399,000$397,204
22201Arlington, VA 222014.4 mi75$86,463,750$667,000$1,152,850

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 215 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20001), compared to 206 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20001 is $684,975 as of January 2026, a 0.9% decrease from $691,375 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20001 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 75 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 January 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 74 days on market compared to 75 days last year.

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 $13,700 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $684,975. 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.