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Washington, DC home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$552K1-yr changeDown0.6%

The typical home value in Washington, DC is $552K as of September 2026, down 0.6% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Washington 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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Washington, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$552K
1-yr changeMedian across Washington ZIPs
-0.6%
ZIP markets live228 tracked in Washington
1
County
District of Columbia

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12-month value trend

-0.6% over 12 months

Typical home value in Washington over the last 12 months: $556K in Sep 2025 to $552K in Sep 2026 (-0.6%).

Sep 2025$556K

Sep 2026$552K

Median Zillow home value index across Washington's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Washington, DC is $552,275 as of September 2026, down 0.6% over the past year. The median list price sits higher at $590,000, which suggests sellers are still pricing above where values have settled. There were 2892 homes for sale in September 2026, with 1210 new listings coming to market that month. Homes are taking a median of 57 days to sell, and 16.3% of listings have taken a price cut. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the read is straightforward: buyers have room to negotiate, overpricing gets punished, and a realistic price from day one matters more than it did in a faster market.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Washington, DC?

Typical home value

$552K

Down0.6%YoY

Median list price

$590K

Days on market

57

Homes for sale

2,892

Price cuts

16.3%

New listings

1,210

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Washington's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Washington, DC home prices over time

Typical home values in Washington, DC are down 0.6% over the past year, from $556K in September 2025 to $552K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Washington, DC, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$552,275-0.6%
September 2025$555,673No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Washington ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Washington, DC a buyer's or seller's market?

Washington, DC 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 Washington ZIP code, and 1,210 new listings against 2,892 active listings across Washington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington fell 0.6%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Washington?

Not by much, on the forecasts: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Washington 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 Washington 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.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Washington?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 228 Washington ZIP codes in total; the remaining 227 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Washington, DC home prices.

How much is a home in Washington, DC worth?

The typical home value in Washington, DC is $552,275 as of September 2026, down 0.6% over the past year. That is a citywide figure, so an individual home may be worth more or less depending on its location and condition.

How long does it take to sell a home in Washington, DC?

Homes in Washington, DC spend a median of 57 days on the market as of September 2026. Well-priced homes can move faster, while others sit and eventually cut their price.

Are sellers in Washington, DC cutting their prices?

Yes. As of September 2026, 16.3% of listings in Washington, DC had a price cut, with a median list price of $590,000.

Are home prices going up or down in Washington, DC?

Typical home values in Washington, DC are down 0.6% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Washington, DC a buyer's or seller's market?

Washington, DC 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 Washington ZIP code, and 1,210 new listings against 2,892 active listings across Washington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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