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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 6,538 residential properties sold. As of June 2026, the median price for a single-family home is $707,000, with a median AVM value of $685,000 for properties sold in the last year.
There are 13,217 involuntary liens on 9,013 properties, 1,147 in pre-foreclosure, and 96,919 properties with more than 50% equity in District of Columbia. The market also includes 42,366 fully paid-off homes, offering unique opportunities for buyers and investors.
Market Stats Overview
Total Residential Properties
159,201
Total Home Sales
6,538 12 mo. trend
Median Home Price
$707,00012 mo. trend
Average Loan-to-Value
37.03%
Current Pre-foreclosures
1,147
% of Properties in Distress
0.72%
Total Involuntary Liens
13,217
% of High Equity Homes
60.88%
District of Columbia Real Estate Markets
The cities and zip codes listed below represent the highest-value real estate markets in District of Columbia based strictly on median home sale prices. Leading markets include Washington ($685,000), 20015 ($1,355,000), and 20007 ($1,297,000), which consistently rank among the state's highest value residential areas over the past 12 months. These locations showcase the top-tier property markets across District of Columbia. Search other nearby counties to discover their top markets.