The Washington Heights housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Washington Heights was $175K last month, down 4.1% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Washington Heights is $130, up 10.1% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Washington Heights today?
In January 2025, Washington Heights home prices were down 4.1% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $175K. On average, homes in Washington Heights sell after 60 days on the market compared to 70 days last year. There were 52 homes sold in January this year, up from 50 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$174,950
-4.1% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Washington Heights, IL
$174,950
-4.1%
United States
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How hot is the Washington Heights housing market?
Washington Heights is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 62 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 62 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 37 days.
Learn about schools in the Washington Heights area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
6/10
Vanderpoel Elementary Magnet School
Public • K-8
257
Students
12 reviews
6/10
Fernwood Elementary School
Public • PreK-8
262
Students
6 reviews
6/10
Green W Elementary School
Public • PreK-8
291
Students
N/A
5/10
Fort Dearborn Elementary School
Public • PreK-8
365
Students
5 reviews
5/10
Wacker Elementary School
Public • PreK-8
234
Students
4 reviews
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10 elementary schools.
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Washington Heights housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Washington Heights.
Flood Factor - Minor
29% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Washington Heights has a minor risk of flooding. 934 properties in Washington Heights are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 29% of all properties in Washington Heights. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Washington Heights has a minor risk of wildfire. There are 12 properties in Washington Heights that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents <1% of all properties in Washington Heights.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Washington Heights has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Washington Heights is most at risk from hurricanes. 10,240 properties in Washington Heights have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
99% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Washington Heights has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 99% of homes in Washington Heights have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
Washington Heights is expected to see a 128% increase in the number of days over 100ºF over the next 30 years. Washington Heights is expected to experience 8