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 October 2023

At the same time last year, Southwest was a Seller'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

$448,450

$443/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$9,015(+2.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Southwest have sold for 2.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Southwest was $448,450 in October 2024, up 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $443.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $337.5K$313.5K
-7.1%
2 $495K$586.2K
+18.4%
3 $465K$524.5K
+12.8%
4 $1.1M$920K
-21.0%
5+ $449.9K$364.5K
-19.0%

Summary: Southwest housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 7.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 12.8%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 21%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 19%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Neighborhoods

Southwest Waterfront / Fort McNair / Buzzard Point
+13.7%
Southwest
+2.1%

Housing Supply in Southwest, DC

How many homes are available in Southwest, DC?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
107124+15.9%

Summary: The Southwest real estate market had 124 homes for sale in October 2024, a 15.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3741
+10.8%
2 4252
+23.8%
3 1619
+18.8%
4 1212
0.0%
5+ 00
0.0%

Summary: The Southwest housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 10.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.8%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 18.8%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
915+66.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Southwest, you may be able to get a good deal. 73.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Southwest in October 2024, up by 66.7% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 73% were sold under asking, 7% were sold at asking, and 20% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
36 Days86 Days+139.3%

Summary: Homes in Southwest had an average of 86 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 139.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were 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 October 2024, 15 homes were sold in Southwest; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% 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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