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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Northwest is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Northwest is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Northwest, DC

How much do homes in Northwest, DC cost?

Median Sold Price

$790,161

$576/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$40,166(+5.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Northwest have sold for 5.4% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Northwest was $790,161 in November 2024, up 5.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $576.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $398K$399.9K
0.5%
2 $693.2K$689.8K
-0.5%
3 $889.2K$951.2K
+7.0%
4 $1.2M$1.3M
+5.6%
5+ $1.8M$1.9M
+5.5%

Summary: Northwest housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Woodley Park
+190.7%
Cleveland Park
+22.8%
Northwest
+5.4%

Housing Supply in Northwest, DC

How many homes are available in Northwest, DC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,6771,755+4.7%

Summary: The Northwest real estate market had 1,755 homes for sale in November 2024, a 4.7% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 409438
+7.1%
2 475496
+4.4%
3 321334
+4.0%
4 249241
-3.2%
5+ 223246
+10.3%

Summary: The Northwest housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
320237-25.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

145 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

40 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

52 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Northwest, you may be able to get a good deal. 61.2% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 237 homes were sold or pending in Northwest in November 2024, down by 25.9% month-over-month. Of the 237 sold homes, 61% were sold under asking, 17% were sold at asking, and 22% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Northwest, DC

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
34 Days38 Days+13.3%

Summary: Homes in Northwest had an average of 38 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 13.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

147 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

65 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

25 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 237 homes were sold in Northwest; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% 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 23 Days Ago

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