Is Washington, DC 20009 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in Washington, DC 20009 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 181 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (17% then), homes sold more slowly (51 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $659,715. Overall, Washington is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within District of Columbia, homes here sell faster than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 55%. On our competition score, Washington ranks #10 of 20 DC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Washington 20422 (0% sold over asking) or Washington 20006 (0% sold over asking), while Washington 20012 (33% sold over asking) and Washington 20017 (27% sold over asking) are even more competitive.