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WASHINGTON, DC 20020

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20020

Anacostia · Buena Vista (Sheridan) · Douglas (Shipley Terrace) · Fort Stanton (Knox Hill) · Hillcrest (Fairfax Village) · Penn Branch (Fort Davis Park) · Southeast

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20020) currently shows 221 active listings, with 47 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 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 87 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 6.6% year-over-year, from $399,948 to $373,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

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

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
221
⇩ 6.4% vs 236 last year
Pending
47
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$373,750
⇩ 6.6% vs $399,948 last year
Average Price
$362,226
⇩ 11.3% vs $408,365 last year
Days on Market
87
⇧ 47.5% vs 59 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$247
⇩ 11.5% vs $279/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,372 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 221 this year vs 236 last year
  • Days on market: 87 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $373,750 (-6.6% YoY)
  • Average: $362,226 (-11.3% 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 5.4 miles — 1,316 listings ($710,469,505 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20020Washington, DC 200200.0 mi222$84,690,336$349,500$381,488
20019Washington, DC 200192.7 mi178$71,212,816$398,175$400,072
20032Washington, DC 200323.1 mi113$36,555,387$349,500$323,499
20746Suitland, MD 207463.5 mi52$18,591,716$350,000$357,533
20748Temple Hills, MD 207483.6 mi92$32,574,164$364,900$354,067
20745Oxon Hill, MD 207454.1 mi126$59,208,660$448,547$469,910
20005Washington, DC 200054.2 mi57$44,023,152$447,250$772,336
20006Washington, DC 200064.4 mi4$1,060,000$240,000$265,000
20743Capitol Heights, MD 207434.6 mi144$53,079,696$365,498$368,609
20036Washington, DC 200364.7 mi41$41,193,766$335,000$1,004,726
22305Alexandria, VA 223055.1 mi18$13,972,788$726,949$776,266
20009Washington, DC 200095.2 mi232$210,197,104$557,500$906,022
22301Alexandria, VA 223015.4 mi37$44,109,920$957,100$1,192,160

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of September 2026, there are 221 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20020), compared to 236 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20020 is $373,750 as of September 2026, a 6.6% decrease from $399,948 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20020 spend an average of 87 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 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 September 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 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 87 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

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