Georgetown,
DC.
Founded in 1751, before Washington itself. Federal-period houses, the C&O Canal, and a historic district where exterior changes are reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts.
Who are the best real estate agents in Georgetown?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in Georgetown, Washington DC. Marc Cashin, Founder and CEO, and Niki Lang, sales advisor, lead the team's Washington DC work, backed by more than $300 million in lifetime managed sales, dedicated transaction management, and a partner mortgage strategist. FORWARD's office is in Northwest Washington at 4910 Massachusetts Avenue NW. Call (202) 900-3020.
How much does a home cost in Georgetown?
The median sale price in Georgetown was $1,704,177 for the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin, up 7.6% from a year earlier. Eighty-eight homes sold, up 21.8%, at a median of $901 per square foot. The typical home took 37 days to sell at 98.1% of list price.
How do I buy or sell a home in Georgetown with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around Georgetown's streets and offers priced from recent closed sales. Sellers get pricing from comparable sales, preparation advice, and marketing to buyers across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Read how it works for buyers and sellers, or see the Washington DC guide.
Where is Georgetown and what is it like?
Georgetown is a historic neighborhood in Northwest Washington, DC, in ZIP code 20007 and Ward 2. The Potomac River bounds it to the south, Rock Creek to the east, and Georgetown University to the west.
Georgetown was founded in 1751 in colonial Maryland and absorbed into the District of Columbia in 1871. It holds one of the largest concentrations of colonial and Federal-period buildings in the city.
The Old Georgetown Act of 1950 requires Commission of Fine Arts review of exterior alterations, and the neighborhood was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1967. Nearby guides: West End, Dupont Circle, Wesley Heights, the Palisades.
| Metric | Figure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,704,177 | +7.6% YoY |
| Homes sold | 88 | +21.8% YoY |
| Median days on market | 37 | 5 days faster |
| Median price per sq ft | $901 | +1.1% YoY |
| Sale-to-list ratio | 98.1% |
What kinds of homes are in Georgetown?
Georgetown's housing is defined by its age. Rowhouses and detached houses from the colonial and Federal periods stand beside later townhouses and condominiums near the waterfront.
Brick rowhouses and detached houses from Georgetown's first century. The reason the historic district exists.
Attached houses on narrow lots make up much of the residential streets.
Apartment-style homes near the C&O Canal and Washington Harbour offer single-level living.
Which schools and Metro stations serve Georgetown?
By current DCPS feeder pattern, Georgetown is served by Hyde-Addison Elementary, Hardy Middle School, and MacArthur High School. Georgetown has no Metro station. Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom-GWU, and Dupont Circle are each about a mile away, and Metrobus replaced the DC Circulator when it ended service on December 31, 2024.
School assignment in DC follows the address. Confirm any property with the DCPS School Finder before you rely on it.
What is Georgetown known for?
Georgetown is known for Georgetown University, founded in 1789, the Old Stone House of 1765, which is the oldest building in Washington, the C&O Canal, begun in 1829, Dumbarton Oaks, and Washington Harbour on the Potomac.
Owners planning exterior work should expect review under the Old Georgetown Act. That review shapes renovation timelines and budgets, and it is worth understanding before you buy.
How should you read the Georgetown market?
Georgetown was the most active of the neighborhoods near FORWARD's office in summer 2026, with 88 sales and a median up 7.6%. At $901 per square foot it also carried the highest price per square foot of the group.
Condition and approvals matter more here than elsewhere. Review the permit history and the scope of any planned exterior work before you write an offer, and before you list.
Georgetown: frequently asked questions
Buying or selling in Georgetown?
Talk with Marc Cashin or Niki Lang at FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney about buying or selling in Georgetown, including what the historic district means for your plans.