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

Market Overview

Active Listings
99
⇩ 14.7% vs 116 last year
Pending
16
16% pending ratio
Median Price
$594,900
⇩ 17.1% vs $717,500 last year
Average Price
$822,660
⇩ 30.5% vs $1,183,452 last year
Days on Market
86
⇧ 1.2% vs 85 days last year

Market Context

Population: 11,833  ·  Density: 6,240.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $94,820

Typical home value: $753,560  ·  Homeownership: 35.5%

Market Analysis

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

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20037) currently shows 99 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 86 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 17 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86 days on market compared to 85 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 17.1% year-over-year, from $717,500 to $594,900.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 99 this year vs 116 last year
  • Days on market: 86 now vs 85 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $594,900 (-17.1% YoY)
  • Average: $822,660 (-30.5% 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 4.5 miles — 1,245 listings ($1,309,023,803 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20037Washington, DC 200370.0 mi99$81,443,340$594,900$822,660
20006Washington, DC 200060.8 mi3$708,675$235,000$236,225
20036Washington, DC 200361.2 mi43$41,196,752$335,000$958,064
20004Washington, DC 200041.5 mi24$15,058,440$460,000$627,435
20007Washington, DC 200071.9 mi132$260,926,512$1,210,000$1,976,716
22201Arlington, VA 222012.3 mi75$86,463,750$667,000$1,152,850
22202Arlington, VA 222022.4 mi40$34,370,800$545,000$859,270
20010Washington, DC 200103.0 mi94$67,082,630$649,450$713,645
20003Washington, DC 200033.5 mi129$104,887,191$612,450$813,079
20016Washington, DC 200163.8 mi139$209,404,612$625,000$1,506,508
20002Washington, DC 200023.8 mi316$211,280,760$575,000$668,610
22207Arlington, VA 222073.9 mi73$149,186,231$1,950,000$2,043,647
20017Washington, DC 200174.5 mi78$47,014,110$574,900$602,745

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20037?

As of January 2026, there are 99 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20037), compared to 116 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20037?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20037 is $594,900 as of January 2026, a 17.1% decrease from $717,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20037 spend an average of 86 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 85 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20037?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20037 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 17 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 86 days on market compared to 85 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 20037 save an estimated $11,898 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $594,900. 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.