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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Northwest is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Northwest 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 Northwest, DC

How much do homes in Northwest, DC cost?

Median Sold Price

$779,395

$577/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$28,331(+3.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Northwest have sold for 3.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Northwest was $779,395 in October 2024, up 3.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $577.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $399.4K$399.9K
0.1%
2 $694.5K$686K
-1.2%
3 $890.4K$948.5K
+6.5%
4 $1.2M$1.2M
+5.6%
5+ $1.8M$1.9M
+4.3%

Summary: Northwest housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Woodley Park
+209.3%
Cleveland Park
+10.6%
Northwest
+3.8%

Housing Supply in Northwest, DC

How many homes are available in Northwest, DC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,6151,981+22.7%

Summary: The Northwest real estate market had 1,981 homes for sale in October 2024, a 22.7% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 427504
+18.0%
2 436554
+27.1%
3 297368
+23.9%
4 235298
+26.8%
5+ 220257
+16.8%

Summary: The Northwest housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 18%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 27.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 23.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 26.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 16.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
194307+58.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

129 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

86 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

92 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. 42% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 307 homes were sold or pending in Northwest in October 2024, up by 58.2% month-over-month. Of the 307 sold homes, 42% were sold under asking, 28% were sold at asking, and 30% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
28 Days40 Days+43.0%

Summary: Homes in Northwest had an average of 40 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 43% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

206 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

61 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

40 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 October 2024, 307 homes were sold in Northwest; 67% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% 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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