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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Southwest is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Southwest has remained a Buyer's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Southwest, DC

How much do homes in Southwest, DC cost?

Median Sold Price

$425,000

$440/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$14,435(-3.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Southwest have sold for 3.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Southwest was $425,000 in November 2024, down 3.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $440.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $340K$314.2K
-7.6%
2 $495K$547K
+10.5%
3 $450K$561.9K
+24.9%
4 $1.0M$913.7K
-16.2%
5+ $449.9K$364.5K
-19.0%

Summary: Southwest housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 7.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 24.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 16.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 19%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Southwest Waterfront / Fort McNair / Buzzard Point
+6.5%
Southwest
-3.3%

Housing Supply in Southwest, DC

How many homes are available in Southwest, DC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1171170.0%

Summary: The Southwest real estate market had 117 homes for sale in November 2024, the same as October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 4137
-9.8%
2 4948
-2.0%
3 1619
+18.8%
4 1112
+9.1%
5+ 01
+100.0%

Summary: The Southwest housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 9.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
157-53.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

3 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

4 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

0 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Southwest, expect to pay close to the asking price. 57.1% of homes here sold near the asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 7 homes were sold or pending in Southwest in November 2024, down by 53.3% month-over-month. Of the 7 sold homes, 43% were sold under asking, 57% were sold at asking, and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Southwest, DC

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
27 Days41 Days+52.4%

Summary: Homes in Southwest had an average of 41 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 52.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

1 Home Was Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 7 homes were sold in Southwest; 71% of homes were sold within 30 days, 14% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 14% 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 21 Days Ago

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