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Washington, DC 20009 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 20009
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
120
Active Listings
107
Sold Properties
13

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$1,499,900
Median Sold Price
$1,235,000
Median Price per Sqft
$764/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,500

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.75%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
325
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in 20009 are 6.51%, which is 0.52% higher than the 5.99% average observed earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's primary market signal is the 1,235,000 median sold price, which represents the most reliable indicator of recent transaction values and suggests current market value is below asking levels given the 1,499,900 median listing price; this gap may indicate pricing friction and gives buyers measurable leverage in negotiations. down

  2. Liquidity appears muted with a 325 median days on market, which points to slower sales velocity and longer time-to-contract compared with typical fast-turn markets; this slower pace may indicate buyers can be more selective and that sellers should expect extended marketing periods. neutral

  3. Price context is mixed: the 764 median price per square foot supports relatively high unit values per area, but the overall price direction is down year-over-year, suggesting recent sales are occurring at tempered price levels rather than at peak pricing. neutral

  4. Financing and carrying-cost pressure are meaningful: interest rate pressure is described as elevated, with current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for the area at 6.51%, which is 0.52% higher than the earlier 2026 average of 5.99%; this elevated rate environment may further slow purchase activity and favor buyers who can absorb higher borrowing costs. elevated


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

1203 T St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

6 beds
3 baths
2,742 sqft
$2,325,000
May 1, 2026
$848/sqft/sqft
80 days on market
2460 Ontario Rd Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds
4 baths
2,543 sqft
$2,200,000
Apr 1, 2026
$865/sqft/sqft
353 days on market
2012 R St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Value

Sold below market average

6 beds
3 baths
3,061 sqft
$1,900,000
Apr 1, 2026
$621/sqft/sqft
369 days on market
1225 T St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,872 sqft
$1,500,000
Mar 1, 2026
$801/sqft/sqft
100 days on market
1342 W St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds
3 baths
1,952 sqft
$1,399,000
Apr 1, 2026
$717/sqft/sqft
508 days on market
1824 16th St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
2,037 sqft
$1,300,000
Apr 1, 2026
$638/sqft/sqft
79 days on market
1129 Girard St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Value

Sold below market average

5 beds
2 baths
2,964 sqft
$710,000
Mar 1, 2026
$240/sqft/sqft
173 days on market
1231 W St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,496 sqft
$585,000
Mar 1, 2026
$391/sqft/sqft
361 days on market

Washington, DC 20009 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 20009
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on condominium properties. Metrics are calculated from recent condo sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
99
Active Listings
86
Sold Properties
13

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$482,000
Median Sold Price
$574,550
Median Price per Sqft
$678/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,599

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.73%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
242
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
down
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates for properties in 20009 are 6.51%, which is 0.52% higher than the 5.99% average observed earlier in 2026.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood’s primary market signal is the median sold price of $574,550, which represents the most reliable indicator of recent transaction activity and suggests current market value is below asking expectations in some cases given the median listing price of $482,000 (listing prices appear to be set differently than recent closed transactions) — pricing friction may be present.

  2. Despite a relatively high median days on market of 242, which signals slower sales velocity, transaction activity appears to be moderate rather than fully inactive; this pace suggests balanced to buyer-leaning liquidity and may allow buyers more negotiation leverage.

  3. Rents are rising while sales values show softening: the median market rent of $2,599 is up year-over-year (rent YoY trend: up), even as the price YoY trend is down, which may increase investor interest in the rental market but also reflects divergent demand dynamics.

  4. Interest rate pressure is a clear headwind: the noted 30-year fixed rate of 6.51% (0.52% above the earlier 5.99%) combined with elevated interest rate pressure (elevated) likely dampens buyer affordability and could prolong the current cooling in prices; concurrently, sample-level inventory appears elevated relative to sales activity, which may continue to pressure prices.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

1341 Q St Nw Apt B, Washington, DC 20009
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds
2 baths
2,165 sqft
$2,075,000
Mar 1, 2026
$958/sqft/sqft
130 days on market
1310 Q St Nw Apt 4, Washington, DC 20009
Premium

Sold above market average

2 beds
2 baths
1,545 sqft
$1,249,900
Apr 1, 2026
$809/sqft/sqft
103 days on market
1620 Belmont St Nw Apt A, Washington, DC 20009
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
2 baths
1,494 sqft
$1,150,000
Feb 1, 2026
$770/sqft/sqft
130 days on market
2022 Columbia Rd Nw Apt 612, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

1 beds
1 baths
961 sqft
$570,000
Mar 1, 2026
$593/sqft/sqft
254 days on market
1458 Fairmont St Nw Apt 4, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,144 sqft
$560,000
Feb 1, 2026
$490/sqft/sqft
302 days on market
1461 Girard St Nw Apt 201, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds
1 baths
1,017 sqft
$558,000
Mar 1, 2026
$549/sqft/sqft
256 days on market
2611 Adams Mill Rd Nw Apt 208, Washington, DC 20009
Market Benchmark

Sold at market average

1 beds
1 baths
448 sqft
$280,000
Apr 1, 2026
$625/sqft/sqft
322 days on market
2125 14th St Nw Apt 619, Washington, DC 20009
Value

Sold below market average

- beds
1 baths
503 sqft
$250,000
Mar 1, 2026
$497/sqft/sqft
114 days on market

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$4,884/mo
20009 Avg Rent
20009 Cost to Own
Rent$2,500
Own$7,384

20% down, 6.5% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

20009 Avg nightly rate
20009 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$266/night
Occupancy179 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/24/2026

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