Is Washington, DC 20019 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Washington, DC 20019 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 7.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold faster (83 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $361,344. Overall, Washington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within District of Columbia, homes here sell more slowly than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%. On our competition score, Washington ranks #14 of 20 DC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 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.