June 2025 Housing Market Update: Washington, D.C. Metro
Prepared by Square Feet Appraisals in collaboration with Delaware Beaches Online
Data Source: Bright MLS
A Tipping Point? Buyers Regain Power as D.C. Metro Inventory Surges
The Washington, D.C. Metro housing market saw a major shift in June 2025 — not in prices, but in momentum. While home values are still slightly up, buyers are gaining leverage with a 41.2% surge in active listings, longer days on market, and more time to negotiate.
High mortgage rates and economic uncertainty continue to dampen urgency, and some close-in markets are already seeing year-over-year price declines.
📊 D.C. Metro Market Snapshot – June 2025
| Metric | June 2025 | June 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sales | 5,053 | 4,760 | +6.2% |
| Median Sold Price | $650,000 | $640,000 | +1.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | 7 days | +5 days |
| New Pending Sales | 4,972 | 5,060 | -1.7% |
| New Listings | 5,259 | 5,212 | +0.9% |
| Active Listings | 10,245 | 7,257 | +41.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.47 | 1.81 | +0.66 months |
🏠 Detached Homes: High Prices, Slowing Pace
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Median Price: $860,000 (+2.4%)
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Closed Sales: +6.6% YoY
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Days on Market: 10 days (up 4 days from June 2024)
Detached homes remain pricey and competitive, but inventory is rising (+46.4%) and activity is slowing — a key sign of a market balancing out.
🏘️ Townhomes: Solid Price Growth with Cooling Momentum
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Median Price: $620,000 (+4.8%)
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Closed Sales: +2.9%
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Days on Market: 11 days (+4 days YoY)
While townhomes are still moving quickly, sales volume and pending contracts are down from last month. Buyers may be waiting for more favorable terms.
🏢 Condos: Soft Landing, But High Inventory
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Median Price: $390,000 (+1.3%)
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Closed Sales: +8.9%
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Days on Market: 19 days (up 8 days)
Condos had the longest average time on market, showing a clear slowdown in buyer urgency — and with condo inventory up 37.6%, that trend may continue into the summer.
📍 Local Highlights
| Area | Median Price | Days on Market | YoY Price Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $708,500 | 30 days | -0.3% |
| Arlington County, VA | $740,000 | 15 days | -8.4% |
| Alexandria City, VA | $681,500 | 9 days | -9.2% |
| Fairfax County, VA | $767,500 | 9 days | -1.6% |
| Loudoun County, VA | $805,000 | 8 days | +6.6% |
| Frederick County, MD | $492,444 | 10 days | +2.6% |
Suburban counties like Loudoun and Frederick are still seeing price gains, while inner-core markets are seeing price softening and longer selling times.
🧭 Square Feet Insight: The Shift Has Begun
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Inventory up 41.2% — the highest jump in over 3 years.
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Time on market is rising — up 5 days year-over-year.
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Prices are flattening, especially in urban zones.
The D.C. Metro is entering a more balanced phase, with negotiating power returning to buyers. Sellers can still do well — but only if they price competitively and prepare properly.
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