Is Columbia Heights, DC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Columbia Heights is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Columbia Heights was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Columbia Heights is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Columbia Heights, DC

How much do homes in Columbia Heights, DC cost?

Median Sold Price

$635,000

$536/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$40,000(-5.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Columbia Heights have sold for 5.9% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Columbia Heights was $635,000 in October 2024, down 5.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $536.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $381.9K$362.5K
-5.1%
2 $640K$575K
-10.2%
3 $800K$821K
+2.6%
4 $1.0M$1.1M
+9.1%
5+ $1.1M$1.0M
-10.9%

Summary: Columbia Heights housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 10.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 10.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Park View
-3.8%
Columbia Heights / Park View
-5.2%
Columbia Heights
-5.9%
U Street Corridor
-12.2%

Housing Supply in Columbia Heights, DC

How many homes are available in Columbia Heights, DC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
117156+33.3%

Summary: The Columbia Heights real estate market had 156 homes for sale in October 2024, a 33.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3038
+26.7%
2 3948
+23.1%
3 2132
+52.4%
4 1720
+17.6%
5+ 1018
+80.0%

Summary: The Columbia Heights housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 26.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 52.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 80%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1024+140.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Columbia Heights, you may be able to get a good deal. 45.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 24 homes were sold or pending in Columbia Heights in October 2024, up by 140.0% month-over-month. Of the 24 sold homes, 46% were sold under asking, 21% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Columbia Heights, DC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
44 Days40 Days-9.2%

Summary: Homes in Columbia Heights had an average of 40 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 9.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

16 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Columbia Heights are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 24 homes were sold in Columbia Heights; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 21% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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