The Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield was $533K last month, down 46.5% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield is $460, down 11.2% since last year.
Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield Housing Market Trends
What is the housing market like in Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield today?
In January 2025, Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield home prices were down 46.5% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $533K. On average, homes in Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield sell after 46 days on the market compared to 84 days last year. There were 25 homes sold in January this year, up from 20 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$532,500
-46.5% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield, DC
$532,500
-46.5%
United States
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How hot is the Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield housing market?
Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 39 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
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Calculated over the last 6 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 39 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 24 days.
Learn about schools in the Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
9/10
Murch Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
597
Students
11 reviews
9/10
Hearst Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
346
Students
23 reviews
8/10
Eaton Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
429
Students
16 reviews
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Climate's impact on Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield.
Flood Factor
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Fire Factor
<1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Van Ness / Forest Hills / Wakefield has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
We’re working on getting current and accurate heat risk information
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