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Mall (Smithsonian) Mount Vernon Square (Penn Quarters) Southeast

WASHINGTON, DC 20004

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 20004

Mall (Smithsonian) · Mount Vernon Square (Penn Quarters) · Southeast

Market Analysis

Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The WASHINGTON, DC real estate market (20004) currently shows 22 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 137 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 137 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 15% year-over-year, from $572,500 to $486,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,782  ·  Density: 3,546.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $152,955

Typical home value: $661,643  ·  Homeownership: 41.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
22
⇧ 4.8% vs 21 last year
Pending
5
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$486,750
⇩ 15% vs $572,500 last year
Average Price
$702,315
⇧ 5% vs $668,883 last year
Days on Market
137
⇧ 85.1% vs 74 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$648
⇧ 0.5% vs $645/sqft last year
Median Home Size
789 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 22 this year vs 21 last year
  • Days on market: 137 now vs 74 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $486,750 (-15% YoY)
  • Average: $702,315 (+5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 4.6 miles — 1,854 listings ($1,386,413,674 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
20004Washington, DC 200040.0 mi24$15,058,440$460,000$627,435
20505Washington, DC 205050.8 mi2$1,248,000$624,000$624,000
20001Washington, DC 200011.1 mi215$181,957,510$684,975$846,314
20024Washington, DC 200241.4 mi102$52,835,898$370,000$517,999
20009Washington, DC 200091.8 mi204$187,167,756$558,900$917,489
20002Washington, DC 200022.4 mi316$211,280,760$575,000$668,610
20010Washington, DC 200102.6 mi94$67,082,630$649,450$713,645
20007Washington, DC 200073.0 mi132$260,926,512$1,210,000$1,976,716
20017Washington, DC 200173.5 mi78$47,014,110$574,900$602,745
20020Washington, DC 200203.6 mi218$85,209,224$350,000$390,868
20011Washington, DC 200114.0 mi254$184,940,194$649,900$728,111
22305Alexandria, VA 223054.5 mi20$14,237,860$629,999$711,893
20019Washington, DC 200194.6 mi195$77,454,780$399,000$397,204

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in WASHINGTON, DC 20004?

As of February 2026, there are 22 active listings in WASHINGTON, DC (zip code 20004), compared to 21 the prior year.

What is the median home price in WASHINGTON, DC 20004?

The median listing price in WASHINGTON, DC 20004 is $486,750 as of February 2026, a 15% decrease from $572,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in WASHINGTON, DC?

Homes in WASHINGTON, DC 20004 spend an average of 137 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 74 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in WASHINGTON, DC 20004?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, WASHINGTON, DC 20004 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 137 days on market compared to 74 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in WASHINGTON, DC?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in WASHINGTON, DC 20004 save an estimated $9,735 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $486,750. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.