Local home value data · Washington, DC
What's my home worth in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC has one of the steadier housing markets among large cities, with prices high but stable and homes selling at nearly the same pace as a year ago.
Is Washington a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's. Redfin rates Washington 46/100 (not very competitive), based on how quickly homes sell, how often they get multiple offers, and how close they sell to list price.
What this means if you're selling in Washington
A median sale price of $684,000, down 0.7% year-over-year, reads as flat. Homes spent about 57 days on market versus 58 last year and drew about two offers, with a Compete Score of 46, so conditions are balanced: buyers have room to negotiate, and sellers who price near recent comparable sales still find interest.
How Washington compares
Washington has the highest median of the 8 markets shown, and sits 69% above the U.S. median.
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Is Washington, DC a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Balanced to slightly buyer-friendly. The median sale price is $684,000, down 0.7% from a year ago, homes take about 57 days to sell, and listings average about two offers. The Compete Score of 46 out of 100 is rated somewhat competitive.
Have DC home prices changed much in the last year?
Only slightly. The median sale price is down 0.7% year-over-year, and days on market are essentially unchanged at 57 versus 58.
How accurate is the Washington, DC median for my neighborhood?
The $684,000 median covers all of Washington, DC, and values can differ sharply between neighborhoods, blocks and home types. Prices differ a lot between neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, Georgetown and Anacostia. Treat it as a market-wide reference point, not a price for your property. For an estimate based on your specific address, request a free home value report, which is reviewed by a local agent.
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Market data (median sale price, year-over-year change, days on market, and buyer competition) sourced from Redfin, trailing 3-month data as of August 2026. Figures are approximate, change frequently, and are not a substitute for a formal appraisal or a local agent's comparative market analysis. Read more about how home value estimates work.