Washington, District of Columbia Description

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States and home to the federal government. It is located on the Potomac River between Maryland and Virginia. The city is known for its iconic monuments, memorials, and museums that commemorate American history and culture.

The city has a population of over 700,000 people and is divided into four quadrants: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast. Each quadrant has its own unique character with distinct neighborhoods and attractions. The downtown area is home to many of the city’s most famous landmarks including the White House, Capitol Building, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Smithsonian Museums, National Mall, Tidal Basin, and more.

The city also boasts a vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and restaurants in each quadrant. There are also plenty of cultural attractions such as theaters, galleries, music venues, festivals, and more. The city also hosts several major sporting events throughout the year including professional football (Washington Redskins), baseball (Washington Nationals), basketball (Washington Wizards), hockey (Washington Capitals), soccer (DC United), lacrosse (Washington Stealth) and more.

The climate in Washington DC is humid subtropical with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in July is around 86°F (30°C) while January averages around 37°F (3°C). Rainfall occurs throughout the year with an average annual precipitation of 40 inches (101 cm). Snowfall can occur from December through March but usually does not accumulate much due to mild temperatures.

Washington, District of Columbia Real Estate Stats

Active Listings

1593

Median List Price

$799,994

Median Days On Market

Median Price Sqft

425

Median Lot Size

2,151

Median Sqft

1,920

Median Year Built

1928

Top Neighborhoods In Washington, District of Columbia

Latest Homes for sale in Washington, District of Columbia

Address	Bed / Bath	Listing Price
2396 ELVANS ROAD SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1200 Sqft.	3 Beds, 4 Baths	$535,000
4226 LIVINGSTON ROAD SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1584 Sqft.	5 Beds, 2 Baths	$300,000
2107 FOXHALL ROAD NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5628 Sqft.	5 Beds, 7 Baths	$5,795,000
5314 DIX STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1344 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$330,000
6105 5TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1364 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$689,900
1326 S STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2312 Sqft.	6 Beds, 3 Baths	$699,000
117 YUMA STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1514 Sqft.	5 Beds, 2 Baths	$479,000
6626 1ST STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1714 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$875,000
4333 KANSAS AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5678 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,274,000
5109 CHEVY CHASE PARKWAY NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3351 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,000,000
2604 32ND STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1882 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$545,000
4709 FOXHALL CRESCENT NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5406 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,450,000
2605 MONROE STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2269 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$719,000
1121 45TH PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1360 Sqft.	5 Beds, 2 Baths	$450,000
4230 EADS STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2750 Sqft.	6 Beds, 4 Baths	$699,999
5307 E STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1570 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$369,900
4711 FOXHALL CRESCENT NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5490 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,295,000
6018 UTAH AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2563 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,495,000
3707 MILITARY ROAD NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 4345 Sqft.	6 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,200,000
6148 UTAH AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1198 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$989,000
3446 OAKWOOD TERRACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 6050 Sqft.	9 Beds, 7 Baths	$2,825,000
5311 NEBRASKA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2344 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,295,000
3519 LOWELL STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 6957 Sqft.	8 Beds, 10 Baths	$10,995,000
5224 CLOUD PLACE NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1242 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$299,000
1822 41ST PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1858 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$539,000
3701 14TH STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3095 Sqft.	6 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,499,900
1701 NEWTON STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2914 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,250,000
1355 MONTAGUE STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2760 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$999,900
1219 FLORAL STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2948 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,285,000
2803 ARIZONA TERRACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 4591 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,500,000
4244 ALTON PLACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3327 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,050,000
6031 3RD STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2760 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$850,000
1409 DECATUR STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3855 Sqft.	6 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,450,000
1402 PERRY PLACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2014 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$759,000
4906 46TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2236 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,525,000
236 PEABODY STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2671 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,149,000
2829 29TH PLACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2976 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,100,000
1125 48TH STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1120 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$400,000
3116 E STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 938 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$449,900
2425 SKYLAND PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2918 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$649,900
3016 THAYER STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2900 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$869,900
5412 32ND STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2807 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,320,000
5201 38TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3348 Sqft.	7 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,500,000
4531 NEBRASKA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2973 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,785,000
5100 QUEENS STROLL PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 800 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$429,786
6404 31ST PLACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3888 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,195,000
4915 HILLBROOK LANE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5738 Sqft.	7 Beds, 7 Baths	$4,900,000
1814 28TH STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1479 Sqft.	5 Beds, 2 Baths	$560,000
1825 HAMLIN STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3888 Sqft.	7 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,299,000
2436 SKYLAND PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1586 Sqft.	3 Beds, 4 Baths	$395,000
5101 F STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1320 Sqft.	5 Beds, 2 Baths	$229,000
3201 IDAHO AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2840 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,750,000
7101 WESTERN AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3900 Sqft.	6 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,350,000
2412 SKYLAND PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1754 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$474,990
4505 KLINGLE STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3221 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,200,000
3939 52ND STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 8600 Sqft.	7 Beds, 9 Baths	$6,295,000
2831 OTIS STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3450 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,249,900
2900 O STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2397 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$3,600,000
4125 19TH STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 4129 Sqft.	7 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,625,000
3103 WALNUT STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1620 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$579,000
901 BUTTERNUT STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2510 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,050,000
3210 STEPHENSON PLACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2814 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,475,000
4512 SALEM LANE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 6771 Sqft.	6 Beds, 7 Baths	$3,699,900
501 T STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2852 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,675,000
6213 NEBRASKA AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3000 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,399,900
5520 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2070 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$849,999
4920 NW LOUGHBORO ROAD NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 9994 Sqft.	7 Beds, 10 Baths	$4,275,000
5032 HANNA PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1596 Sqft.	2 Beds, 2 Baths	$319,000
4308 19TH PLACE NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1422 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$549,900
1222 TALBERT STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2056 Sqft.	6 Beds, 2 Baths	$574,900
1333 JONQUIL STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 3533 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,249,900
1843 MONROE STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2787 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$700,000
3529 YUMA STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 4831 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,550,000
5721 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2239 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,425,000
4845 LINNEAN AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2875 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,890,000
4235 MEADE STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1314 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$180,000
2712 S DAKOTA AVENUE NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2261 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$684,900
2553 ALABAMA AVENUE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2038 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$739,000
4506 BROOKS STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1626 Sqft.	2 Beds, 2 Baths	$115,000
2733 CHESAPEAKE STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 7055 Sqft.	6 Beds, 7 Baths	$4,275,000
621 MALCOLM X AVENUE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1292 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$385,000
6018 2ND STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2016 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$874,999
2109 FAIRLAWN AVENUE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1176 Sqft.	3 Beds, 1 Bath	$689,000
5046 ASTOR PLACE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2760 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$649,000
5801 POTOMAC AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5005 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,800,000
2841 MILLS AVENUE NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1988 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$795,000
3704 SUITLAND ROAD SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 4987 Sqft.	6 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,125,000
19 15TH STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: Sqft.	2 Beds, 2 Baths	$550,000
1115 42ND STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2400 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$629,900
3615 49TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 5700 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$4,750,000
3721 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2258 Sqft.	3 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,465,000
6004 CLAY STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1083 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$475,000
5 MISSOURI AVENUE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2360 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$699,000
710 VAN BUREN STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2040 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$949,000
3814 KANAWHA STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2024 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,499,000
2501 49TH STREET NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 6020 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$6,250,000
5519 SHERIER PLACE NW WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 6000 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$3,499,000
3414 HIGHWOOD DRIVE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 1797 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$599,000
3126 WESTOVER DRIVE SE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 4872 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,250,000
2201 TAYLOR STREET NE WASHINGTON, DC Living Area: 2136 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$750,000