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James W. Rennick Riverfront Park
Park on the bank of the Missouri River at 1 Elbert Drive with pavilions, picnic areas, restrooms and a boat ramp to the river.
Area guidesFranklin County
Washington
Washington sits on the south bank of the Missouri River in Franklin County and was laid out as a town in 1827.
Median sale price
$280K
3 months ending Aug 2026
Compared with last year
-0.4%
median price
Median days on market
43
was 33 a year ago
Homes sold in August
72
was 53 a year ago
The market right now
Washington home values and how fast homes sell.
Slower43 days, median
SlowerFaster
Homes here are taking longer to sell. Pricing from the closest recent sales matters more than usual.
I'll show you the recent sales closest to your home and what you could walk away with, in writing.
Figures: Redfin, 3 months ending Aug 2026, retrieved September 2026. Medians describe the whole market, not any one home. They are not a prediction.
Before you buy or sell
Worth knowing in Washington.
Rules change. Confirm with the city before you rely on them.
Inspection at sale
A City of Washington brochure states that when property is bought, sold or rented, an inspection by a City Inspector is required before an occupancy permit will be issued. The inspection is valid for 120 days. The brochure is undated (posted in 2020), so confirm current fees with the city.
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The city's Water Department and Sewer Department provide water and sewer service. Ameren Missouri is the electricity provider and Spire is the natural gas provider.
What it's built like, and how you get around.
The homes
Washington has 445 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wikipedia
Getting around
The Route 47 Missouri River Bridge at Washington includes a 10-foot protected path for bicycles and pedestrians.
MoDOTAmtrak's Washington station (code WAH) is at 301 West Front Street and has a station building with a waiting room.
AmtrakThe City of Pacific's Amtrak page lists Washington, MO as a station on the Missouri River Runner line, along with Downtown St. Louis and Kirkwood.
City website
Parks and places.
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Schools
Public school districts serving Washington.
District lines don't always follow city lines. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district itself. For school data, see the state's Missouri school report cards.
What is the median home price in Washington, MO in 2026?
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The median sale price in Washington was $280K for the three months ending Aug 2026, down 0.4% from a year earlier. Homes sold in a median of 43 days. Source: Redfin MLS-based data, retrieved September 2026.
Which public school district serves Washington?
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Washington addresses are served by School District of Washington. District lines don't always follow city lines, so confirm the district for a specific address before you make an offer.
Is there an occupancy permit or inspection when a home sells in Washington?
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A City of Washington brochure states that when property is bought, sold or rented, an inspection by a City Inspector is required before an occupancy permit will be issued. The inspection is valid for 120 days. The brochure is undated (posted in 2020), so confirm current fees with the city. Rules change, so confirm with the city before you rely on this.
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Also:Chesterfield ·Creve Coeur ·Central West End ·Lafayette Square ·St. Charles ·Lake St. Louis
South County and South City:Concord ·Mehlville ·Oakville ·Affton ·Lindenwood Park
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