Home prices in the Washington area soared in 2004. Get an overview of the housing market in each jurisdiction, complete with median sales prices and number of homes sold.
Select a region on the map above for home values, or click on a link below:
- Alexandria City
- Anne Arundel County
- Arlington County
- Calvert County
- Charles County
- Fairfax County
- Frederick County
- Howard County
- Loudoun County
- Montgomery County
- Prince George's County
- Prince William County
- The District
To find out home values and recent sales in a specific neighborhood, use the Home Values calculator in the top right-hand corner of this page.
The Post's annual Real Estate Housing Outlook provides an in-depth analysis of housing trends in the metro area. Read about how much house your money can buy (hint: not much), compromises you'll need to make to buy that dream home, and the up-and-coming areas to live in.
Higher Prices, Tougher Choices
Sharon and Edward Virag had a clear vision of the house they wanted to buy when they moved here from Phoenix.
How Much Home Does Your Money Buy Now?
So, as home prices here continue to hit new highs, what can a house-hunter expect to find out there?
Median Sales Price Tops $300,000
House prices throughout the Washington area continued their relentless climb last year, with costs rising in every jurisdiction and the median sales price topping $300,000.
Live Online Discussion
Post real estate editor Maryann Haggerty was online to answer your questions about trends in the local housing market.
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