Is Downtown, DC a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Downtown is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Downtown was a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

Downtown 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 Downtown, DC

How much do homes in Downtown, DC cost?

Median Sold Price

$606,000

$657/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$20,755(+3.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Downtown have sold for 3.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Downtown was $606,000 in October 2024, up 3.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $657.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $439K$470K
+7.1%
2 $702.5K$707K
+0.6%
3 --
N/A
4 -$1.0M
N/A
5+ --
N/A

Summary: Downtown housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.6%, 3 bedroom homes did not change, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes did not change.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Downtown / Chinatown / Penn Quarter / Mount Vernon Square
+3.8%
Downtown
+3.5%
Mount Vernon Square
-1.8%
Penn Quarter
-3.5%

Housing Supply in Downtown, DC

How many homes are available in Downtown, DC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
3741+10.8%

Summary: The Downtown real estate market had 41 homes for sale in October 2024, a 10.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1617
+6.3%
2 1923
+21.1%
3 11
0.0%
4 10
-100.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Downtown housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 21.1%, 3 bedroom homes remained the same, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 100%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
660.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Downtown, you may be able to get a good deal. 50% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 6 homes were sold or pending in Downtown in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 6 sold homes, 50% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 33% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Downtown, DC

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
70 Days60 Days-14.4%

Summary: Homes in Downtown had an average of 60 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 14.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

2 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Downtown has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 6 homes were sold in Downtown; 33% of homes were sold within 30 days, 50% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% 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 14 Days Ago

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