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Capitol Hill (Lincoln Park) Navy Yard (Near Southeast) Southeast

WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20003

Capitol Hill (Lincoln Park) · Navy Yard (Near Southeast) · Southeast

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20003) currently shows 180 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 59 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 42 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 14.8% year-over-year, from $749,450 to $638,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 34,585  ·  Density: 5,875.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $155,054

Typical home value: $923,613  ·  Homeownership: 39.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
180
⇧ 4.7% vs 172 last year
Pending
25
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$638,750
⇩ 14.8% vs $749,450 last year
Average Price
$798,386
⇩ 12.1% vs $908,506 last year
Days on Market
59
⇧ 40.5% vs 42 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$608
⇩ 5.7% vs $645/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,040 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 180 this year vs 172 last year
  • Days on market: 59 now vs 42 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $638,750 (-14.8% YoY)
  • Average: $798,386 (-12.1% 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
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 5.1 miles — 1,343 listings ($1,115,739,206 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20003Washington, DC 200030.0 mi146$124,236,364$656,250$850,934
20002Washington, DC 200021.6 mi334$222,533,512$577,450$666,268
20024Washington, DC 200242.2 mi108$59,558,112$400,000$551,464
20019Washington, DC 200192.7 mi178$71,212,816$398,175$400,072
20505Washington, DC 205052.9 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20018Washington, DC 200183.2 mi97$70,089,193$619,000$722,569
20037Washington, DC 200373.5 mi114$108,706,980$686,375$953,570
22202Arlington, VA 222023.7 mi45$42,612,435$592,175$946,943
20017Washington, DC 200173.9 mi75$43,990,650$554,975$586,542
20722Brentwood, MD 207224.3 mi16$7,333,120$421,250$458,320
22209Arlington, VA 222094.5 mi62$37,315,072$372,500$601,856
22305Alexandria, VA 223055.0 mi18$13,972,788$726,949$776,266
20007Washington, DC 200075.1 mi148$312,930,164$1,148,700$2,114,393

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20003?

As of September 2026, there are 180 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20003), compared to 172 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20003?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20003 is $638,750 as of September 2026, a 14.8% decrease from $749,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20003 spend an average of 59 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 42 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20003?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 8 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 59 days on market compared to 42 days last year.

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

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