Tracey Velt's Market Report

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Single-Family Homes

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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Wed Nov 04 2026
This week the median list price for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $719,000 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is less than last month's market action index of 37. Inventory has increased to 8,089. Click here to stay informed with the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory. Prices have not been moving higher for several weeks. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up persistently, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Wed Nov 04 2026
This week the median list price for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $719,000 with the market action index hovering around 36. This is less than last month's market action index of 37. Inventory has increased to 8,089. Click here to stay informed with the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria market!

Market Action Index

This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.

Slight Seller's Advantage

Market Narrative

The market remains in a relative stasis in terms of sales to inventory. Prices have not been moving higher for several weeks. However, inventory is sufficiently low to keep us in the Seller’s Market zone so watch changes in the MAI. If the market heats up persistently, prices are likely to resume an upward climb.

Real-Time Market Profile

Never miss important changes in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria market.
Median List Price $719,000
Median Price of New Listings $672,449
Per Square Foot $277
Average Days on Market 95
Median Days on Market 56
Price Decreased 43%
Price Increased 1%
Relisted 11%
Inventory 8,089
Median Rent
Market Action 36
Slight Seller's Advantage

The market appears to be hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.

Market Segments

Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.

Median Price Sq. Ft. Lot Size Beds Bath Age New Absorbed DOM
$1,649,000 4,600 0.25 - 0.5 acre 5 4.5 33 122 181 70
$849,850 3,165 0.25 - 0.5 acre 4 3.5 36 123 194 56
$619,000 2,500 0.25 - 0.5 acre 4 3 39 120 196 49
$429,000 1,656 0.25 - 0.5 acre 3 2 57 179 262 56