Living in NoMa
A new high-rise district north of Union Station, with NoMa-Gallaudet Metro, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and Union Market close by, and early-1900s rowhouse blocks just east of the rail tracks.
NoMa Market Snapshot
A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the NoMa real estate market.
$799,000
Median Sales Price
$552
Median Price Per Sq Ft
41
Median Days On Market
33
Annual Closed Sales
+7.8%
YoY Median Price Change
NoMa’s owner market is small because most buildings in the core are rentals. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the NoMa boundary plus the adjacent rowhouse blocks east of the tracks over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 21 rowhouse sales and 12 condominiums. Price per square foot uses interior living area.
Across all home types the median sale was $799,000 at about $552 per square foot, with a median of 41 days on market and sales averaging 96% of original list price. The 7.8% rise comes from condominiums, whose median rose to about $717,000 on a small number of sales; the rowhouse median was essentially unchanged at $850,000. Homes took nearly twice as long to sell as a year earlier.
Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.
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Living in NoMa
An overview of daily life in NoMa, what draws residents, and what sets it apart.
NoMa — short for North of Massachusetts Avenue — is the district that grew up north of Union Station after the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station opened in 2004. Its core runs from Massachusetts Avenue north to about Q Street, between North Capitol Street and the Amtrak and MARC rail tracks, with Capitol Hill to the south and Eckington to the north.
Most of the new buildings in NoMa’s core are rental apartments, and condominiums are relatively few. Buyers here usually look at a small number of condo buildings and at the brick rowhouses from the 1890s to the 1920s on the blocks just east of the tracks, along 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets NE and I, K, and L Streets — which is why this page’s market snapshot includes those blocks.
Daily life is modern and transit-oriented. The historic Uline Arena, where the Beatles played their first U.S. concert, was renovated and reopened with an REI store in 2020, and Union Market’s food hall and shops are a few minutes northeast. Small parks built by the neighborhood’s business improvement district, including Alethia Tanner Park along the trail, add green space to a dense district.
NoMa-Gallaudet station on the Red Line sits at the center of the neighborhood, Union Station adds Amtrak, MARC, and VRE service a few blocks south, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail runs north–south through NoMa for cyclists.
I enjoy showing NoMa because it combines newer condos and classic Capitol Hill-style rowhouses with some of the best rail access in the region.
Key Highlights:
- Housing character — mostly rental high-rises in the core, a few condo buildings, and 1890s–1920s rowhouses just east of the tracks
- Green space — Alethia Tanner Park and other small BID-built parks along the Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Daily essentials — Union Market, REI at the Uline Arena, and shops around Union Station
- Transit — NoMa-Gallaudet Metro (Red Line); Union Station (Amtrak, MARC, VRE); Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Schools — DCPS boundaries vary by block; confirm any address with the DCPS school finder
- Market character — about 35–45 owner sales a year, mostly rowhouses east of the tracks plus condos
NoMa Real Estate FAQs
Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.
Is NoMa a good place to live?
It suits buyers who prioritize transit: a Red Line station, Union Station’s regional rail, and a major bike trail are all at hand. The core is dense and new, and most buildings there are rentals.
Where is NoMa in DC?
NoMa is north of Union Station, generally between Massachusetts Avenue and about Q Street, from North Capitol Street east to the rail tracks, with rowhouse blocks just east of the tracks often marketed alongside it.
Is there a Metro station in NoMa?
Yes. NoMa-Gallaudet U station on the Red Line opened in 2004, and Union Station, with the Red Line plus Amtrak, MARC, and VRE, is a few blocks south.
What types of homes are for sale in NoMa?
A limited number of condominiums in the core, plus brick rowhouses from the 1890s to 1920s just east of the tracks. Of 33 sales in the past year within this page’s boundary, 21 were rowhouses and 12 were condos.
How much do homes cost in NoMa?
Over the twelve months through September 2026 the median sale was $799,000 at about $552 per square foot. Rowhouses had a median of $850,000 and condominiums about $717,000.
How fast do homes sell in NoMa?
The median home sold in about 41 days, much slower than the year before, and sales averaged about 96% of original list price, giving buyers room to negotiate.
What is there to do in NoMa?
Shop and eat at Union Market, visit REI in the historic Uline Arena, ride the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and walk to Union Station and Capitol Hill.
Why does this page's data include blocks east of the tracks?
Because NoMa’s core is mostly rental buildings, very few homes sell there. Including the adjacent rowhouse blocks along 2nd to 4th Streets NE gives a more useful picture of what owners actually buy and pay in the area.
Location & Neighborhood
North of Union Station between North Capitol Street and the rail tracks, from Massachusetts Avenue to about Q Street.
NoMa’s core is bounded by Massachusetts Avenue to the south, North Capitol Street to the west, the Amtrak and MARC rail tracks to the east, and roughly Q Street to the north. This page’s market data also includes the rowhouse blocks just east of the tracks along 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets NE, between H Street and Florida Avenue.
Rail Access Like Nowhere Else
NoMa-Gallaudet station puts the Red Line at the center of the district, and Union Station, a few blocks south, adds Amtrak, MARC, and VRE. The Metropolitan Branch Trail gives cyclists a protected route north to Brookland and Silver Spring and south toward the Capitol.
Union Market’s food hall and shops, REI, and the Union Station shops cover everyday needs and weekends, and Capitol Hill’s parks and Eastern Market are a short ride away.
Neighboring Area:
- Capitol Hill — south, below Massachusetts Avenue and H Street
- Union Market / Florida Avenue Market — northeast
- Eckington — north, above Florida Avenue
- H Street Corridor — east
- Mount Vernon Triangle — west, across North Capitol Street
A Day In The Life - Snapshot
The quick details buyers ask about most.
Metro Access
NoMa-Gallaudet (Red Line) is at the center of the district, and Union Station (Red Line, Amtrak, MARC, VRE) is a few blocks south.
Walkability
Dense and walkable, with Union Market, Union Station, REI, and restaurants nearby, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail for bike commuting.
Typical Home Types
A handful of condominium buildings in the core, and brick rowhouses from the 1890s–1920s, some split into condo flats, just east of the tracks.
Parking
Condo buildings typically offer garage parking sold or leased separately; rowhouses rely on alley parking where available and residential permit parking.
Vibe
New, busy, and transit-oriented in the core, with older, quieter rowhouse blocks a few minutes’ walk east.
Best For
Buyers who want top-tier rail and bike access, from a condo near the Metro or a rowhouse on the blocks east of the tracks.
In-Depth Market Analysis
NoMa Market Insights
How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling
Inventory & Absorption
Only about 35 owner-occupied homes sold in and around NoMa in the past year, down from 44. The median home took about six weeks to sell, and only about a quarter of sales closed at or above list price, so buyers currently have time and leverage.
Pricing Dynamics
Rowhouses ranged from about $500,000 to $1.7 million, with a median of $850,000 and about $515 per square foot. Condominiums ranged from about $375,000 to $1.24 million, with a median near $717,000 and a higher price per square foot, about $690.
Buyer Profile
Buyers here tend to put transit first, comparing NoMa condos with Navy Yard and Mount Vernon Triangle, and comparing the rowhouses east of the tracks with H Street and Capitol Hill blocks on price, parking, and renovation quality.
Strategic Outlook
Expect a buyer-friendly market through 2026 given longer days on market. Sellers should price to recent nearby sales and present homes fully; buyers can negotiate, especially on homes that have been listed for several weeks.
Market Position Overview:
Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition
Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility
Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)
Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity
Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value
NoMa Housing & Architecture
A district built mostly since 2004 around a Metro station, next to rowhouse blocks from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
High-Rise Rentals and Condos
Most of NoMa’s core was built after the Metro station opened in 2004; the majority of towers are rental apartments, with a smaller number of condominium buildings.
Rowhouses East of the Tracks
Brick rowhouses from the 1890s to the 1920s line 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets NE and the connecting lettered streets, many renovated with basement rental units.
Rowhouse Condo Conversions
Some rowhouses have been split into two-unit condominiums, typically an upper unit with roof access and a lower unit with a patio.
Newer Townhouse Infill
A few newer townhouses and small condo buildings from the 2010s and 2020s fill former industrial and alley lots near the tracks.
The Uline Arena
The 1941 arena, site of the Beatles’ first U.S. concert in 1964, was renovated and reopened in 2020 as offices and an REI flagship store.
Union Station
The 1907 Beaux-Arts station just south of NoMa is the region’s main rail hub and one of the reasons the district has grown so quickly.
Condo Buildings
Condo Buildings in NoMa
Building-by-building guides with amenities, fees, recent sales and what's for sale now.
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