Is Washington, DC 20010 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in Washington, DC 20010 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 99 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (84 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $824,143. Overall, Washington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within District of Columbia, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Washington ranks #4 of 20 DC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 53 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) is even more competitive.