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District of Columbia home prices and housing market.
Real market data across 1 city and 1 ZIP market in DC. The typical home is worth about $552K.
Updated September 2026Typical value$552K
The typical home value in District of Columbia is $552K as of September 2026, down 0.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical District of Columbia ZIP code, the median list price is $590K and homes spend a median of 57 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).
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Prices over time
District of Columbia home prices over time
Typical home values in District of Columbia are down 0.6% over the past year, from $556K in September 2025 to $552K in September 2026.
| Month | Typical value | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $552,275 | -0.6% |
| September 2025 | $555,673 | No prior year |
Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across District of Columbia ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.
Market balance
Is District of Columbia a buyer's or seller's market?
District of Columbia is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.
These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.
Based on a median of 57 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical District of Columbia ZIP code, and 1,210 new listings against 2,892 active listings across District of Columbia, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).
The outlook
District of Columbia housing market forecast 2027
+0.2%
Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027
A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 22 District of Columbia ZIP codes, points to typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%).
Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in District of Columbia fell 0.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.
Will home prices drop in District of Columbia?
Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for District of Columbia shows typical home values holding roughly flat by September 2027 (up 0.2%), after a 0.6% decline over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.
How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 22 District of Columbia ZIP codes have both figures.
Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Live markets
What housing markets are live in District of Columbia?
As of September 2026
Typical value is the median Zillow home value (ZHVI) across each city's ZIP codes, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares that median to the same ZIPs a year earlier. More DC markets publish as their data clears editorial QA.
Zillow ZHVI, September 2026
What is next
We track Zillow valuations for 22 DC ZIP codes; 1 is live today and the rest publish as their data and copy clear editorial QA. Your address works everywhere already: enter it on the homepage for a value estimate and cash offers anywhere in District of Columbia.
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Common questions
Questions about District of Columbia home prices.
What is the typical home price in District of Columbia?
The typical home price in District of Columbia is about $552K as of September 2026, based on the Zillow Home Value Index (the median of the index across District of Columbia ZIP codes). In the typical District of Columbia ZIP code, the median list price is $590K as of September 2026 (Realtor.com), which reflects what sellers are asking rather than what homes sell for.
Are home prices going up or down in District of Columbia?
Typical home values in District of Columbia are down 0.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.
Is District of Columbia a buyer's or seller's market?
District of Columbia is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 57 days on market and 16% of listings with a price cut in the typical District of Columbia ZIP code, and 1,210 new listings against 2,892 active listings across District of Columbia, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).
How long do homes take to sell in District of Columbia?
In the typical District of Columbia ZIP code, homes spend a median of 57 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.
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