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Adams Morgan (Kalorama Heights) Embassy Row (Woodley Park) Naval Observatory North Cleveland Park (Van Ness) Northwest

WASHINGTON, DC 20008

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20008

Adams Morgan (Kalorama Heights) · Embassy Row (Woodley Park) · Naval Observatory · North Cleveland Park (Van Ness) · Northwest

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20008) currently shows 117 active listings, with 22 pending sales. Homes are averaging 31 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 20 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 31 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 16.9% year-over-year, from $567,250 to $471,225.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 29,545  ·  Density: 3,692.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $123,134

Typical home value: $915,277  ·  Homeownership: 36.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
117
⇩ 14.6% vs 137 last year
Pending
22
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$471,225
⇩ 16.9% vs $567,250 last year
Average Price
$1,347,216
⇩ 25.6% vs $1,809,636 last year
Days on Market
31
⇩ 42.6% vs 54 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$513
⇩ 3.8% vs $533/sqft last year
Median Home Size
996 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 117 this year vs 137 last year
  • Days on market: 31 now vs 54 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $471,225 (-16.9% YoY)
  • Average: $1,347,216 (-25.6% 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 — 1,293 listings ($1,443,963,796 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20008Washington, DC 200080.0 mi103$151,486,014$520,000$1,470,738
20009Washington, DC 200091.6 mi232$210,197,104$557,500$906,022
20007Washington, DC 200071.9 mi148$312,930,164$1,148,700$2,114,393
20036Washington, DC 200362.2 mi41$41,193,766$335,000$1,004,726
20005Washington, DC 200052.6 mi57$44,023,152$447,250$772,336
20001Washington, DC 200012.8 mi221$188,714,110$656,150$853,910
22209Arlington, VA 222092.9 mi62$37,315,072$372,500$601,856
20004Washington, DC 200043.3 mi22$15,450,930$486,750$702,315
20815Chevy Chase, MD 208153.5 mi112$143,671,472$772,500$1,282,781
20017Washington, DC 200173.6 mi75$43,990,650$554,975$586,542
22207Arlington, VA 222074.0 mi82$156,824,836$1,593,750$1,912,498
20912Takoma Park, MD 209124.5 mi41$28,077,333$636,950$684,813
20018Washington, DC 200184.7 mi97$70,089,193$619,000$722,569

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20008?

As of September 2026, there are 117 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20008), compared to 137 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20008?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20008 is $471,225 as of September 2026, a 16.9% decrease from $567,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20008 spend an average of 31 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 54 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20008?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 20 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 31 days on market compared to 54 days last year.

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