Burleith homes are desirable for three primary reasons: proximity to Georgetown, relatively large property lots, and a “village in the city” feeling. The steady increase in sales prices that began a few years ago continues to push home values higher while inventory remains low.

Developers are active in the neighborhood, purchasing and expanding, with houses with third-floor pop-ups selling in the $1.8M to $2.9M range. However, there are still limited opportunities to buy into Burleith in the $800K–$900K range, with that range shifting steadily towards the $900s since early 2018. Properties in the $800s are usually picked up very quickly by developers. Astute buyers can purchase properties in the $900s with plans to renovate and expand in the future. In the current market, homes selling in the $900s range from requiring some updates to needing a complete cosmetic overhaul depending on the size of the property. Significant growth has occurred in Burleith’s luxury market with properties expanded in the rear and with high-end renovations selling in the $1.9M to $2.9M range. Burleith’s active luxury market caused the neighborhood’s average sales price to exceed $1.3M in 2018.

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2024 Burleith Housing Market Report

Month Address Original List Price ($) Sold Price/Status ($)
January 1601 38th St NW 3,450,000 3,283,500
3508 Whitehaven Pkwy NW 1,379,000 1,275,000
3726 R St NW 3,300,000 2,985,000
3720 S St NW 2,799,999 2,700,000
3722 R St NW 2,995,000 Contract
3623 R St NW 3,999,900 Active
February 3550 Whitehaven Pkwy NW 4,500,000 Withdrawn
3611 T NW 1,595,000 1,540,000
3609 R St NW 2,599,900 Active
3623 R St NW 3,999,900 Active
3540 S St NW 2,685,000 Active
3550 Whitehaven Pkwy NW 3,690,000 Active
1706 37th St NW 2,599,000 Active
March 3515 S St NW 2,900,000 2,850,000
1600 37th St NW 1,650,000 Active
3703 Reservoir Rd NW 1,550,000 Active

Source: Metropolitan Regional Information System Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. Accuracy of information is not guaranteed. Provided by Lenore Rubino Realtor, Washington Fine Properties, lenore.rubino@wfp.com, (202) 262-1261.