Spring Valley DC is a curving, tree-lined section of far Northwest Washington in the 20016 zip code. This report uses Bright MLS closed-sale data to show what 43 Spring Valley DC home sales looked like from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, and how that compares with the 35 sales in the 12 months before. All figures are from Bright MLS data pulled October 7, 2026.
The short version: the median closed price in Spring Valley DC was $2,600,000, about 1.0% above a year earlier. The average price rose about 12%, pulled up by a few of the highest-priced closings. The median lot was 0.22 acres, and the median home took 11 days to sell.
How the Spring Valley DC Data Was Defined
Spring Valley does not have an official boundary, so any market report has to define it. For this analysis, Spring Valley DC is the area bounded roughly by Massachusetts Avenue NW to the northeast, Nebraska Avenue NW and Loughboro Road NW to the south and southeast, and the Dalecarlia Parkway and MacArthur Boulevard side to the west. The figures come from a Bright MLS map search of that area, so they can differ from reports built on the entire 20016 zip code or on a different boundary.
The sales counted here are closed residential sales of fee simple houses. Condominium sales are excluded, and each sale is counted once. Price per square foot uses above-grade living area. Matt Cheney can pull the same measures for a specific street, block, or home type on request.
Spring Valley DC Home Prices: A 12-Month Comparison
The median and the average tell different stories. The median moved only about 1.0%, which suggests the typical Spring Valley DC sale was close to where it was a year earlier. The average moved about 12% because a handful of the highest-priced closings carry extra weight in an average, including a top sale of $9,500,000. Median price per square foot is a steadier comparison for homes of different sizes, and it rose about 3.6%.
Volume increased, with 43 closed sales against 35. Sales at $3,000,000 or more made up roughly four in ten sales in both periods, so the mix did not tilt sharply toward the top of the market even as the top sale price climbed.
Data provided by Bright MLS, October 7, 2026.
Spring Valley DC Price Bands: Where the 43 Sales Landed
The pace varied by price. Homes that sold between $2,000,000 and $2,999,999 had a median of about 6 days on market and closed at 100.0% of list price at the median. Sales at $5,000,000 and above had a median of 64 days on market and closed at a median of 95.1% of list. With only 5 sales in that top band, those figures are directional rather than definitive.
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Spring Valley DC Lot Sizes: What the Acreage Data Shows
Lot size is one reason buyers look at Spring Valley DC. The median lot among the 43 current-year sales was 0.22 acres, or roughly 9,600 square feet. The largest lot to sell in the prior 12 months was 0.80 acres, while the largest in the current 12 months was 0.55 acres, so fewer very large parcels changed hands.
Median sale price stepped up with lot size, from roughly $2.0 million for lots of 0.15 acres or less to about $4.3 million for lots over 0.40 acres, although that largest group had only 3 sales. Median price per square foot of house stayed in a narrower range across lot sizes, which indicates that house size, age, and finish matter alongside the land. About two-thirds of current-year sales were on lots of 0.25 acres or smaller.
Lot sizes in this analysis are as reported in the MLS, which can differ from a survey or District records. Buyers considering a specific property may want to confirm acreage, setbacks, and any easements during due diligence.
Days on Market and List-to-Sale Ratio in Spring Valley DC
The median Spring Valley DC home sold in 11 days over the current 12 months, compared with 8 days a year earlier. About half of the sales closed within 14 days, and 5 took 60 days or more, compared with 7 in the prior year. The average days on market fell because the prior year included two homes that took close to ten months or longer to sell.
On price, 18 of the 43 current-year sales closed at or above list price, compared with 20 of 35 in the prior 12 months. The median list-to-sale ratio moved from 100.0% to 98.0%. In plain terms, buyers in the current period had somewhat more room to negotiate than a year earlier, though results varied widely from one property to the next.
Home Size, Age, and Price per Square Foot in Spring Valley DC
In the 12 months covered by the analysis, the median sold home had approximately 3,447 square feet of above-grade living area and was built in 1951. Approximately 70% of the sales involved homes built before 1960. These figures are consistent with Spring Valley’s substantial residential build-out during the decades after the W.C. and A.N. Miller Company began developing the neighborhood in the late 1920s.
New construction is a smaller but notable part of the picture. 5 homes built in 2024 or later closed in the current 12 months, compared with 2 in the prior 12 months, at prices from about $3.8 million to $6.1 million. Newer and older homes differ in lot, layout, and condition, so price per square foot is a reference point and not a measure of value for any single house.
What Makes Spring Valley DC Different From Nearby Neighborhoods
Spring Valley was planned as a community. The developers W.C. and A.N. Miller began building it in 1929, and the layout departed from a standard street grid. A National Association of Realtors biography of W.C. Miller describes curving roadways that follow the land’s natural contours and preserve mature trees, along with an early use of buried utility wiring in place of overhead lines. Those design choices still shape how the neighborhood looks and how its lots are arranged.
The housing stock reflects several decades of building. Documentation from the DC Office of Planning describes the Miller communities as including Colonial, Dutch Colonial, Spanish Colonial, and Tudor revival styles, and other sources note Cape Cod homes and ranch houses. That range is visible in the sales data, where homes built from the 1930s through the 2020s sit on the same streets.
Geography adds to the distinction. American University Park lies across Massachusetts Avenue to the northeast, Wesley Heights is to the southeast, and Loughboro Road marks much of its southern edge. American University’s campus is adjacent to Spring Valley and is described by some sources as part of it. The Spring Valley Village shopping area, built by the Miller company beginning in the late 1930s, sits along Massachusetts Avenue. The Tenleytown-AU Metro station is east of the neighborhood, and the Dalecarlia Reservoir grounds lie along its western edge. Spring Valley is one of seven neighborhoods in the corridor west of Glover-Archbold Park.
Spring Valley DC Defense Site History: A Question Buyers Often Raise
Spring Valley’s history includes a chapter that buyers frequently ask about. During World War I, the U.S. Army used part of the area, then undeveloped land associated with American University, for research and testing of chemical agents, equipment, and munitions. The area is now a Formerly Used Defense Site, a federal designation, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office has described the site as covering 661 acres, most of it privately owned and containing homes, a hospital, and commercial properties. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leads the cleanup work.
This report does not assess the condition of any individual property. Buyers who want current information on a specific address should review it directly with the Army Corps of Engineers and the relevant District agencies, and discuss it with their attorney and inspection professionals. Matt Cheney can help buyers and sellers understand how this history comes up in transactions in the neighborhood.
Current Spring Valley DC Inventory
As of October 7, 2026, Bright MLS showed seven single-family homes active in the Spring Valley DC search area, with list prices ranging from just under $2 million to just under $10 million. The median active listing had been on the market 49 days, and the median lot was 0.22 acres, with three of the seven on lots of 0.38 acres or larger.
One home was active under contract and three were pending. Inventory changes quickly, so Matt Cheney can provide a current view of what is available on a given day.
What the Spring Valley DC Numbers Mean for Sellers and Buyers
For sellers, the data suggests that pricing relative to recent comparable sales mattered. Homes in the $2,000,000 to $2,999,999 range moved fastest and closed at list price at the median, while the highest price band took longer and closed further below list. Lot size, age, condition, and finish all affect where a particular home falls, and no specific result is guaranteed.
For buyers, a useful way to compare Spring Valley DC homes is within a price band, using lot acreage, above-grade square footage, and days on market for similar homes. Buyers who prioritize schools, commute, parks, or housing type can combine this data with their own site visits and with verification from official sources. Matt Cheney can provide street-level comparisons on request.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Valley DC Home Prices
What is the median home price in Spring Valley DC?
Based on Bright MLS data pulled October 7, 2026, the median closed sale price across 43 Spring Valley DC home sales from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 was $2,600,000, compared with $2,575,000 in the prior 12 months. Results vary by property, and Matt Cheney can provide figures for a specific street or home type.
How large are lots in Spring Valley DC?
The median lot among 43 closed sales was 0.22 acres, or roughly 9,600 square feet, and about two-thirds of sales were on lots of 0.25 acres or smaller. Lot sizes are as reported in the MLS and should be confirmed through a survey or District records.
How long do homes take to sell in Spring Valley DC, and do they sell above asking price?
The median home sold in 11 days on market, and the median list-to-sale ratio was 98.0%. 18 of 43 sales closed at or above list price. Pace and pricing varied by price band and by property.
Which neighborhoods border Spring Valley DC?
Spring Valley has no official boundary, but American University Park lies across Massachusetts Avenue to the northeast, Wesley Heights is to the southeast, and Loughboro Road marks much of its southern edge. American University’s campus is adjacent to the neighborhood.
How can buyers check school assignments for a Spring Valley DC home?
School assignments, boundaries, and program availability can change. Buyers should verify information directly with the school system and evaluate schools based on their own priorities. Matt Cheney can help buyers organize questions to confirm before making an offer.
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