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Seller's Market · Updated June 2026

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Live market data for Washington, District of Columbia. Median prices, inventory, days on market, and AI-powered trend analysis — backed by Redfin MLS data.

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Median Sale Price
+4.8% YoY

$289,975

Prices in Washington have appreciated +4.8% compared to last year.

Days on Market

50

Typical selling pace for this market.

Active Listings

167

55 sold (30d)

Price / Sq Ft

$145

Median listing PPSF

Months of Inventory

1.6

Seller's Market

Sold (30 days)

55

In ZIP 20001

AI Market Analysis

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON RIGHT NOW

The Washington, DC housing market currently shows a median sale price of $289,975 — up +4.8% year-over-year. Homes are selling in an average of 50 days, with 167 active listings available.

With 1.6 months of inventory, Washington is currently a seller's market. Sellers hold the leverage — well-priced homes move fast and often attract multiple offers. Buyers should be ready to act decisively and lead with strong offers. Price per square foot sits at $145.

In the last 30 days, 55 homes have sold in this market. Real estate agents in Washington use MarketPulse to send branded weekly market updates to past clients, helping them stay top-of-mind and earn repeat business.

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT WASHINGTON

Quick answers based on the latest market data.

What's the median home price in Washington, DC?+
As of June 2026, the median home sale price in Washington, DC is $289,975. This is up +4.8% year-over-year.
Is Washington a buyer's market or seller's market?+
Washington currently has 1.6 months of inventory, making it a seller's market. Inventory is tight (under 4 months) which favors sellers — homes move quickly and often attract multiple offers.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington?+
Homes in Washington are currently selling in an average of 50 days. This is a typical pace for the market.
How is this data calculated?+
Market data is aggregated from Redfin's public MLS feeds and updated daily. Median prices reflect closed sales, days on market measures listing-to-contract time, and inventory is calculated from active listings divided by the recent sales pace.

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