Is Washington, DC 20005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Washington is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
Competition score31/ 100
More competitive than 28% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #13 of 20 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
Months of supply4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list14.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market61Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$605▼ −6.2% vs. last year
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