NoMa,
DC.
NoMa, short for North of Massachusetts Avenue, sits just north of Union Station in Northeast Washington DC, with the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station on the Red Line and the Union Market district to the east.
Who are the best real estate agents in NoMa?
FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney represents buyers and sellers in NoMa, 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 team sales, dedicated transaction management, and a partner mortgage strategist. Call (202) 900-3020.
How do I buy or sell a home in NoMa with FORWARD?
Start with a consultation. Buyers get a search built around NoMa's neighborhoods 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.
For current prices across the city, read FORWARD’s 2026 guide to Washington DC luxury homes.
Where is NoMa?
NoMa, short for North of Massachusetts Avenue, is the area just north of Union Station in Northeast Washington DC. The NoMa-Gallaudet U station on the Metro Red Line opened there in 2004 as Metrorail’s first infill station, according to the Federal Highway Administration. The NoMa Business Improvement District counted 12,299 multifamily residential units within its boundaries at the end of 2025.
Union Market, at 1309 5th Street NE, sits east of the station with more than 40 local vendors, according to Destination DC. Eckington lies to the north and Bloomingdale to the northwest.
NoMa, DC, by the numbers
| Metric | Figure | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $829,767 | ▼ -5.2% year over year |
| Median days on market | 62 days | Slower than a year earlier |
Getting around NoMa
The NoMa-Gallaudet U station is on the Metro Red Line. Union Station, the next stop south, adds Amtrak, MARC and VRE service. Without a transfer, the Red Line reaches Dupont Circle, Farragut North and Bethesda in one direction and Silver Spring in the other, according to WMATA.
Life in NoMa
Union Market, at 1309 5th Street NE, has more than 40 local vendors, according to Destination DC. La Cosecha, a Latin American marketplace, is at 1280 4th Street NE, and Trader Joe’s is at 350 Florida Avenue NE.
Alethia Tanner Park, a 2.5-acre park beside the Metropolitan Branch Trail, was dedicated in June 2020, according to The Cultural Landscape Foundation. The trail is planned to link Union Station with Silver Spring, according to the Capital Trails Coalition.
Our read on NoMa
Redfin reports a NoMa median sale price of $829,767 for the three months ending September 2026, down 5.2% from a year earlier, with a median of 62 days on market. Capitol Hill’s Redfin median for the same period was $907,246.
For a price on a specific home, FORWARD at Corcoran McEnearney works from recent closed sales of comparable homes.
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