Is Washington, DC 20032 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Washington, DC 20032 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 116 days and there were 10.3 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 37 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold more slowly (97 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $384,833. Overall, Washington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within District of Columbia, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Washington ranks #20 of 20 DC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 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.