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WASHINGTON, DC 20017

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20017

Brentwood (Brookland) · Edgewood (Bloomingdale) · Lamont Riggs (Queens Chapel) · North Michigan Park (University Heights) · Northeast

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20017) currently shows 85 active listings, with 32 pending sales. Homes are averaging 54 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54 days on market compared to 29 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11.9% year-over-year, from $661,125 to $582,470.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 20,643  ·  Density: 3,587.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $97,507

Typical home value: $660,698  ·  Homeownership: 58.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
85
⇩ 15% vs 100 last year
Pending
32
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$582,470
⇩ 11.9% vs $661,125 last year
Average Price
$600,241
⇩ 15.7% vs $712,056 last year
Days on Market
54
⇧ 86.2% vs 29 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$452
⇧ 3.9% vs $435/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,526 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 85 this year vs 100 last year
  • Days on market: 54 now vs 29 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $582,470 (-11.9% YoY)
  • Average: $600,241 (-15.7% 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 4.5 miles — 758 listings ($506,401,542 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20017Washington, DC 200170.0 mi75$43,990,650$554,975$586,542
20712Mount Rainier, MD 207121.5 mi18$9,411,948$508,750$522,886
20010Washington, DC 200102.1 mi96$65,909,856$616,750$686,561
20722Brentwood, MD 207222.3 mi16$7,333,120$421,250$458,320
20782Hyattsville, MD 207822.4 mi82$36,324,278$497,495$442,979
20781Hyattsville, MD 207813.0 mi28$11,915,792$376,000$425,564
20005Washington, DC 200053.1 mi57$44,023,152$447,250$772,336
20012Washington, DC 200123.5 mi68$46,731,096$599,922$687,222
20008Washington, DC 200083.6 mi103$151,486,014$520,000$1,470,738
20006Washington, DC 200063.8 mi4$1,060,000$240,000$265,000
20505Washington, DC 205053.9 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20019Washington, DC 200194.2 mi178$71,212,816$398,175$400,072
20737Riverdale, MD 207374.5 mi31$15,754,820$457,450$508,220

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20017?

As of April 2026, there are 85 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20017), compared to 100 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20017?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20017 is $582,470 as of April 2026, a 11.9% decrease from $661,125 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20017 spend an average of 54 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 29 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20017?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 54 days on market compared to 29 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 20017 save an estimated $11,649 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $582,470. 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.