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District of Columbia Housing Market Trends
Market Summary
Property Focus is a top real estate property search platform that provides in-depth property insights, transaction histories, and ownership data across the U.S. In the past 12 months, District of Columbia saw 6,264 residential properties sold. As of July 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $700,000, with a median AVM value of $685,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 12,829 involuntary liens on 8,628 properties, 1,119 in pre-foreclosure, and 96,703 properties with more than 50% equity in District of Columbia. The market also includes 42,361 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
159,194
Total Home Sales
6,208 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$700,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
37.15%
Current Pre-foreclosures
1,119
% of Properties in Distress
0.7%
Total Involuntary Liens
12,829
% of High Equity Homes
60.75%
Markets Nearby District of Columbia
The cities and zip codes below highlight the highest-value real estate markets within District of Columbia, ranked by median home sale prices. Top areas include Washington ($685,000), 20015 ($1,355,000), and 20007 ($1,297,000), which have commanded the highest median prices in the local housing market over the past 12 months. These areas represent the most valuable residential properties in the county. Search nearby counties to discover their top markets.