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

Market Overview

Active Listings
50
⇩ 20.6% vs 63 last year
Pending
7
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$452,000
⇩ 21.6% vs $576,475 last year
Average Price
$784,823
⇧ 4.4% vs $751,831 last year
Days on Market
78
⇧ 47.2% vs 53 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20005) currently shows 50 active listings, with 7 pending sales. Homes are averaging 78 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 78 days on market compared to 53 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 21.6% year-over-year, from $576,475 to $452,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 50 this year vs 63 last year
  • Days on market: 78 now vs 53 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $452,000 (-21.6% YoY)
  • Average: $784,823 (+4.4% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.7 miles — 1,447 listings ($1,179,057,628 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20005Washington, DC 200050.0 mi50$39,241,150$452,000$784,823
20006Washington, DC 200060.7 mi3$708,675$235,000$236,225
20505Washington, DC 205050.8 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20009Washington, DC 200091.1 mi204$187,167,756$558,900$917,489
20010Washington, DC 200101.9 mi94$67,082,630$649,450$713,645
22209Arlington, VA 222092.3 mi58$41,397,500$462,450$713,750
20002Washington, DC 200022.5 mi316$211,280,760$575,000$668,610
20003Washington, DC 200032.7 mi129$104,887,191$612,450$813,079
20011Washington, DC 200113.4 mi254$184,940,194$649,900$728,111
20018Washington, DC 200183.5 mi99$70,327,521$600,000$710,379
20016Washington, DC 200164.0 mi139$209,404,612$625,000$1,506,508
20712Mount Rainier, MD 207124.5 mi18$9,473,400$505,000$526,300
22204Arlington, VA 222044.7 mi81$51,898,239$499,945$640,719

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 50 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20005), compared to 63 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20005 is $452,000 as of January 2026, a 21.6% decrease from $576,475 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20005 spend an average of 78 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 53 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 January 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20005 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 13 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 78 days on market compared to 53 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 20005 save an estimated $9,040 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $452,000. 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.