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WASHINGTON, DC 20005

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20005

Cardozo (Shaw) · Dupont Circle (Fruit Loop) · Logan Circle · Mount Vernon Square (Penn Quarters)

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20005) currently shows 66 active listings, with 8 pending sales. Homes are averaging 71 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 71 days on market compared to 36 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 2.2% year-over-year, from $513,725 to $525,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 13,014  ·  Density: 11,591.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $109,147

Typical home value: $614,358  ·  Homeownership: 28.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
66
⇩ 12% vs 75 last year
Pending
8
12% pending ratio
Median Price
$525,000
⇧ 2.2% vs $513,725 last year
Average Price
$816,256
⇧ 4.2% vs $783,731 last year
Days on Market
71
⇧ 97.2% vs 36 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$642
⇩ 1.5% vs $652/sqft last year
Median Home Size
771 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 66 this year vs 75 last year
  • Days on market: 71 now vs 36 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $525,000 (+2.2% YoY)
  • Average: $816,256 (+4.2% 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 4.7 miles — 1,537 listings ($1,244,468,336 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20005Washington, DC 200050.0 mi57$44,023,152$447,250$772,336
20006Washington, DC 200060.7 mi4$1,060,000$240,000$265,000
20505Washington, DC 205050.8 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20009Washington, DC 200091.1 mi232$210,197,104$557,500$906,022
20010Washington, DC 200101.9 mi96$65,909,856$616,750$686,561
22209Arlington, VA 222092.3 mi62$37,315,072$372,500$601,856
20002Washington, DC 200022.5 mi334$222,533,512$577,450$666,268
20003Washington, DC 200032.7 mi146$124,236,364$656,250$850,934
20011Washington, DC 200113.4 mi241$167,636,949$649,450$695,589
20018Washington, DC 200183.5 mi97$70,089,193$619,000$722,569
20016Washington, DC 200164.0 mi149$229,402,337$599,950$1,539,613
20712Mount Rainier, MD 207124.5 mi18$9,411,948$508,750$522,886
22204Arlington, VA 222044.7 mi99$61,404,849$464,725$620,251

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20005?

As of September 2026, there are 66 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20005), compared to 75 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20005?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20005 is $525,000 as of September 2026, a 2.2% increase from $513,725 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20005 spend an average of 71 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 36 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20005?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 71 days on market compared to 36 days last year.

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