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WASHINGTON, DC 20009

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20009

Adams Morgan (Kalorama Heights) · Cardozo (Shaw) · Columbia Heights (Pleasant Plains) · Dupont Circle (Fruit Loop) · Howard University (Le Droit Park) · Logan Circle · Northwest

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20009) currently shows 294 active listings, with 41 pending sales. Homes are averaging 49 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 49 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 44 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.2% year-over-year, from $580,750 to $599,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 50,247  ·  Density: 14,718.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $132,374

Typical home value: $722,752  ·  Homeownership: 34.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
294
⇩ 14.3% vs 343 last year
Pending
41
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$599,500
⇧ 3.2% vs $580,750 last year
Average Price
$935,041
⇧ 3.9% vs $899,665 last year
Days on Market
49
⇧ 11.4% vs 44 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$654
⇧ 0.5% vs $651/sqft last year
Median Home Size
930 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 294 this year vs 343 last year
  • Days on market: 49 now vs 44 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $599,500 (+3.2% YoY)
  • Average: $935,041 (+3.9% 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 — 1,619 listings ($1,665,036,357 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20009Washington, DC 200090.0 mi232$210,197,104$557,500$906,022
20010Washington, DC 200100.9 mi96$65,909,856$616,750$686,561
20001Washington, DC 200011.2 mi221$188,714,110$656,150$853,910
20008Washington, DC 200081.6 mi103$151,486,014$520,000$1,470,738
20004Washington, DC 200041.8 mi22$15,450,930$486,750$702,315
20007Washington, DC 200072.2 mi148$312,930,164$1,148,700$2,114,393
22209Arlington, VA 222092.6 mi62$37,315,072$372,500$601,856
20002Washington, DC 200023.0 mi334$222,533,512$577,450$666,268
20016Washington, DC 200163.2 mi149$229,402,337$599,950$1,539,613
20018Washington, DC 200183.5 mi97$70,089,193$619,000$722,569
22201Arlington, VA 222013.8 mi96$123,518,784$754,500$1,286,654
20712Mount Rainier, MD 207124.2 mi18$9,411,948$508,750$522,886
20912Takoma Park, MD 209124.7 mi41$28,077,333$636,950$684,813

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20009?

As of September 2026, there are 294 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20009), compared to 343 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20009?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20009 is $599,500 as of September 2026, a 3.2% increase from $580,750 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20009 spend an average of 49 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 44 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20009?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 49 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 49 days on market compared to 44 days last year.

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