DC Metro Real Estate Market Update: April 2025 – Trends & Insights
The real estate market in the DC Metro area continues to show dynamic shifts as we head into Spring 2025. With a blend of rising prices and fluctuating sales, understanding the key indicators is crucial for both buyers and sellers. Let's dive into the latest data from April 2025, according to Bright MLS.
DC metro area - local Market Insight
Key Market Highlights for April 2025
Median Sold Price on the Rise: The median sold price in the DC Metro area reached $425,000 in April 2025. This represents a 3.7% increase from both March 2025 and April 2024, when the median sold price stood at $410,000. Year-to-date, the median sold price for 2025 is $410,000, showing a 5.1% increase compared to $390,000 in 2024. Looking at the 5-year April average, the median sold price is $389,815.
Closed Sales See a Jump from March: Closed sales in April 2025 were 18,615, an 18.8% increase from the 15,673 closed sales in March 2025. However, compared to April 2024, closed sales saw a slight decrease of 0.3% from 18,662. Year-to-date, closed sales for 2025 are at 62,035, a modest 0.4% increase over 2024's 61,809. The 5-year April average for closed sales is 21,062.
New Listings Stable: New listings in April 2025 totaled 25,958. This is a 5.3% increase from March 2025 (24,654) but a slight 0.9% decrease from April 2024 (25,722). Year-to-date, new listings are up 3.9% in 2025 (96,347) compared to 2024 (92,770). The 5-year April average for new listings stands at 29,662.
Active Listings and Market Pace: Active listings in April 2025 were 40,956. The average days on market (DOM) remained at 29 days. The average sold to original list price (OLP) ratio was 99.5%.
What This Means for You
The DC Metro real estate market in April 2025 indicates a robust median sold price, suggesting continued demand and appreciating home values. While closed sales saw a good month-over-month increase, the slight year-over-year dip, coupled with a generally stable new listing environment, points to a competitive market. The consistent average days on market and strong sold-to-OLP ratio further emphasize the quick pace of transactions.
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