September 2026 Market Report: Washington DC, Montgomery County and Northern Virginia
Median sold prices were lower in September 2026 than in August in all four markets FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney tracks, and months of supply rose in all four. Compared with September 2025, prices were higher in Montgomery County and Northern Virginia and lower in Washington, DC, which closed at a median of $660,000 with 7.3 months of supply.
| Market | Median sold price | Change from September 2025 | Median days on market, closed sales | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $660,000 | Down 2.2% | 46 | 7.3 |
| Arlington + Fairfax | $745,000 | Up 4.9% | 28 | 2.8 |
| Montgomery County, MD | $610,000 | Up 2.5% | 35 | 3.4 |
| Loudoun County, VA | $757,000 | Up 0.8% | 31 | 2.6 |
How was the Washington DC housing market in September 2026?
The Washington, DC median sold price was $660,000 in September 2026, according to Bright MLS. Median days on market, closed sales, was 46. Months of supply was 7.3. In plain terms, the current inventory of homes for sale would last 7.3 months at the current sales pace.
Against August 2026, the median sold price moved from $668,750 to $660,000. Median days on market, closed sales, moved from 52 to 46. Months of supply moved from 4.4 to 7.3.
Against September 2025, the median sold price moved from $675,000 to $660,000, a decline of 2.2 percent. Median days on market, closed sales, moved from 48 to 46. Months of supply moved from 5.9 to 7.3.
For buyers, more supply relative to sales means more homes to compare and more room to negotiate on price and terms. For sellers, the homes that closed in September sold faster than those that closed in August, but there are more competing listings for each buyer. Pricing and preparation carry more weight when buyers have alternatives. See the Washington, DC market page, or the guides to West End, Georgetown, Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle.
How was the Montgomery County housing market in September 2026?
The Montgomery County, Maryland median sold price was $610,000 in September 2026, according to Bright MLS. Median days on market, closed sales, was 35. Months of supply was 3.4, meaning the current inventory of homes for sale would last 3.4 months at the current sales pace.
Against August 2026, the median sold price moved from $639,770 to $610,000. Median days on market, closed sales, moved from 29 to 35. Months of supply moved from 2.4 to 3.4.
Against September 2025, the median sold price moved from $595,000 to $610,000, an increase of 2.5 percent. Median days on market, closed sales, moved from 32 to 35. Months of supply moved from 2.6 to 3.4.
Prices are higher than a year ago, but the month-to-month figures moved in the buyer's direction. Buyers in Montgomery County had more inventory relative to sales, and the homes that closed took longer to sell than in August. Sellers still face less supply than in Washington, DC, but a longer median time on market means the first weeks of a listing matter. See the Montgomery County market page, or the guides to Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac.
How was the Northern Virginia housing market in September 2026?
Northern Virginia had the least supply in the region in September 2026. Arlington and Fairfax counties, which Bright MLS figures here report as one combined number, had a median sold price of $745,000, 28 median days on market, closed sales, and 2.8 months of supply. Loudoun County had $757,000, 31 and 2.6.
Against August 2026, the Arlington and Fairfax median sold price moved from $760,000 to $745,000. Median days on market, closed sales, moved from 26 to 28. Months of supply moved from 2.1 to 2.8. In Loudoun County the median sold price moved from $765,000 to $757,000. Median days on market, closed sales, moved from 25 to 31. Months of supply moved from 2.1 to 2.6.
Against September 2025, the Arlington and Fairfax median sold price moved from $710,000 to $745,000, an increase of 4.9 percent, while months of supply moved from 2.2 to 2.8. In Loudoun County the median sold price moved from $751,290 to $757,000, an increase of 0.8 percent, while months of supply moved from 1.8 to 2.6.
Months of supply is how long the current inventory would last at the current sales pace. At 2.8 and 2.6 months, buyers in Northern Virginia have fewer homes to choose from than buyers in Washington, DC or Montgomery County. Sellers hold the stronger position of the four markets, though supply is higher than both a month and a year ago. See the Northern Virginia market page, or the guides to Arlington and McLean.
Talk to FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney, led by Marc Cashin, represents buyers and sellers in Washington, DC, Montgomery County, Maryland and Northern Virginia. A county median does not price a single home. For figures on a specific street or building, contact FORWARD. Current homes for sale are on the listings page.
Source: Bright MLS closed sales, September 2026, August 2026 and September 2025, as reported on October 9, 2026. All residential property types. Median sold price, median days on market for closed sales, and months of supply. Arlington and Fairfax counties are reported as one combined figure.
