The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20019 sells for about $355,000, or $250 per square foot.
Prices are down 3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 73 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,222 a month.
ZIP 20019 — Washington
The 20019 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction with a year-over-year decline of 3.0%. High days on market and an increase in price-reduced listings suggest a cooling trend, driven by broader economic pressures and affordability constraints in the D.C. area.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and long-term investors seeking entry-level housing options within the District of Columbia.
Median prices moved down 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 73 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 13.8% · poverty 26.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Built from 826 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical -1.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 20019, District of Columbia
Crime rates in 20019 remain elevated compared to the broader Washington, D.C. regional average, with ongoing concerns regarding property and violent crime trends.
Public schools serving the area generally face significant challenges, with many institutions receiving lower performance ratings compared to the district-wide average.
The area is subject to standard urban flood risks and is covered by the District's comprehensive emergency management and insurance frameworks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major D.C. employment hubs and ongoing urban revitalization efforts, though infrastructure development remains focused on transit connectivity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (District of Columbia) — Deed Transfer Tax: 1.5% of consideration or fair market value; 1.1% for residential properties under $250,000. State (District of Columbia) — Deed Recordation Tax: 1.5% of consideration or fair market value; 1.1% for residential properties under $250,000. State (District of Columbia) — Real Property Tax: Class 1 (improved residential) is taxed at $0.96 per $100 of assessed value. Assessed at 100% of market value. Owner-occupied Class 1 properties receive a $30,000 exemption from assessed value.
Residents benefit from access to the Washington Metro system and major arterial roads, providing a direct commute to the downtown D.C. employment core.
The ZIP features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to the Anacostia River trail systems and various neighborhood shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and a significant renter share, with steady pressure on vacancy rates and a mix of long-term and investor-owned properties.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Washington, D.C. government and service-sector employment base, with significant reliance on public-sector stability.
The area is served by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) bus and rail lines, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development activity is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and community-led revitalization projects.
Parcels are subject to District of Columbia municipal tax and utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure and the District's overall urban risk profile.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The St. James4.414.1 mi
- F1 Arcade Washington, D.C.4.63 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.113.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park415.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springfield4.114.7 mi
- Nationals Park4.63.5 mi
- Capital One Arena4.54 mi
- Northwest Stadium44.6 mi
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center4.54.2 mi
- International Spy Museum4.44.3 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.85.5 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.84.3 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.63.9 mi
- Smithsonian National Zoological Park4.66.1 mi
- Washington Monument4.74.7 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.85.5 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.84.3 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.63.9 mi
- United States Capitol4.73.3 mi
- National Mall4.84.8 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.85.5 mi
- National Mall4.84.8 mi
- United States Botanic Garden4.83.5 mi
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial4.95.2 mi
- Brookside Gardens4.812.7 mi
- The Wharf DC4.74.4 mi
- Adventures Unbound: Columbia Island Marina4.65.6 mi
- Washington Sailing Marina4.76.5 mi
- The Wharf Marina4.74.2 mi
- Adventures Unbound: James Creek Marina4.54.1 mi
- Topgolf National Harbor46.7 mi
- East Potomac Golf Links4.14.4 mi
- Puttery4.54.1 mi
- Langston Golf Course & Driving Range4.31.3 mi
- University of Maryland Golf Course4.46.9 mi
- Tanger Outlets National Harbor4.47.3 mi
- Union Market4.53 mi
- Fashion Centre at Pentagon City4.46.4 mi
- Mall at Prince George's4.25.4 mi
- Westfield Wheaton4.211.6 mi
- Dulles International Airport4.127.8 mi
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport4.25.7 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.324.8 mi
- Capital One Lounge at IAD4.327.3 mi
- The Club BWI3.925 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive waterfront trail system providing recreational access and connectivity.
Large green space offering community recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.