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Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
218
⇧ 13.5% vs 192 last year
Pending
42
19% pending ratio
Median Price
$350,000
⇩ 8.5% vs $382,475 last year
Average Price
$390,868
⇩ 5.1% vs $411,809 last year
Days on Market
88
⇧ 14.3% vs 77 days last year

Market Context

Population: 52,349  ·  Density: 4,395.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $48,106

Typical home value: $409,124  ·  Homeownership: 32.4%

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20020) currently shows 218 active listings, with 42 pending sales. Homes are averaging 88 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 88 days on market compared to 77 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 8.5% year-over-year, from $382,475 to $350,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 218 this year vs 192 last year
  • Days on market: 88 now vs 77 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $350,000 (-8.5% YoY)
  • Average: $390,868 (-5.1% 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 5.4 miles — 1,276 listings ($675,081,545 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20020Washington, DC 200200.0 mi218$85,209,224$350,000$390,868
20019Washington, DC 200192.7 mi195$77,454,780$399,000$397,204
20032Washington, DC 200323.1 mi111$36,214,083$359,950$326,253
20746Suitland, MD 207463.5 mi57$20,573,181$349,999$360,933
20748Temple Hills, MD 207483.6 mi91$32,674,824$372,500$359,064
20745Oxon Hill, MD 207454.1 mi115$53,974,215$437,500$469,341
20005Washington, DC 200054.2 mi50$39,241,150$452,000$784,823
20006Washington, DC 200064.4 mi3$708,675$235,000$236,225
20743Capitol Heights, MD 207434.6 mi141$53,509,641$374,900$379,501
20036Washington, DC 200364.7 mi43$41,196,752$335,000$958,064
22305Alexandria, VA 223055.1 mi20$14,237,860$629,999$711,893
20009Washington, DC 200095.2 mi204$187,167,756$558,900$917,489
22301Alexandria, VA 223015.4 mi28$32,919,404$960,000$1,175,693

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20020?

As of January 2026, there are 218 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20020), compared to 192 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20020?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20020 is $350,000 as of January 2026, a 8.5% decrease from $382,475 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20020 spend an average of 88 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 77 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20020?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 26 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 88 days on market compared to 77 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 20020 save an estimated $7,000 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $350,000. 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.