Water View Properties for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Washington Metropolitan area is known for just about every kind of property under the sun—even those with water views. True, there aren’t ocean beaches in the typical sense. But there are certainly bodies of water, including the mighty Potomac River and the Anacostia River. There are also numerous tributaries, lakes and ponds. Plus harbors, bays, coves and marshes.

The mighty Potomac flows throughout the Washington region, creating borders between DC and Maryland on the river’s left descending bank and Northern Virginia on the opposite bank. It is also joined by the Anacostia River at the south of DC, thus forming a formidable fork that flanks the Southwest and Southeast waterfront regions. Additionally, the elongated Columbia Island off DC’s Southwestern coast creates additional bodies of water—the Washington Channel and Tidal Basin.

Water View Homes for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area

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7020 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

$50,000,000

7020 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

6 Beds 12 Baths 30,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2168030

PARKVIEW HILLS

2000 Massachusetts Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$29,950,000

2000 Massachusetts Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 6 Baths 23,600 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2095294

DUPONT CIRCLE

2400 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$28,995,000

↓ $2,905,000

2400 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 8 Baths 16,250 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2115324

BERKLEY

1171 Chain Bridge Rd, MCLEAN

$24,000,000

1171 Chain Bridge Rd, MCLEAN

8 Beds 11.5 Baths 20,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX1103612

BALLANTRAE FARMS

612 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

$22,000,000

612 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

8 Beds 10.5 Baths 16,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2156886

RIVER OAKS

1260 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

$20,000,000

↓ $5,000,000

1260 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

8 Beds 6 Baths 9,143 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2135792

CHAIN BRIDGE

1175 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

$19,900,000

↓ $1,100,000

1175 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

4 Beds 4 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2028910

LANGLEY OAKS

1169 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

$17,500,000

1169 Crest Ln, MCLEAN

4 Beds 5.5 Baths 8,800 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2160662

CREST LANE

3508 Prospect St Nw, WASHINGTON

$15,995,000

3508 Prospect St Nw, WASHINGTON

8 Beds 6.5 Baths 9,086 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2129376

GEORGETOWN

3210 R St Nw, WASHINGTON

$15,000,000

3210 R St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 7 Baths 8,448 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2123682

GEORGETOWN

11100 Kings Cavalier Ct, OAKTON

$15,000,000

11100 Kings Cavalier Ct, OAKTON

5 Beds 9 Baths 17,291 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2156078

FOX LAKE

2509 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$14,900,000

2509 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 9 Baths 13,034 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2091072

BERKLEY

2040 S St Nw, WASHINGTON

$14,500,000

2040 S St Nw, WASHINGTON

12 Beds 7 Baths 17,010 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2069548

DUPONT CIRCLE

2425 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$14,250,000

↓ $2,745,000

2425 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 8.5 Baths 11,095 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2031624

WESLEY HEIGHTS

740 Leigh Mill Rd, GREAT FALLS

$13,750,000

↓ $1,250,000

740 Leigh Mill Rd, GREAT FALLS

5 Beds 7 Baths 9,665 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2152988

FORESTVILLE

1534 28th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$13,500,000

1534 28th St Nw, WASHINGTON

8 Beds 8 Baths 11,158 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2131240

GEORGETOWN

2815 Woodland Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

$13,500,000

↓ $1,000,000

2815 Woodland Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 8 Baths 14,697 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2098654

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS

9305 Inglewood Ct, POTOMAC

$12,500,000

↓ $388,888

9305 Inglewood Ct, POTOMAC

6 Beds 9.5 Baths 16,557 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDMC2084016

BRADLEY FARMS

Among the many Potomac coastal communities in DC are the aforementioned Southwest Waterfront which is currently undergoing an ambitious redevelopment, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, and the Palisades. On the eastern side of DC, the Anacostia River borders the Navy Yard on one side and Anacostia itself on the other. Virginia, meanwhile, is littered with riverside locations, including Old Town Alexandria, Potomac Yard, Rosslyn, Belle Haven, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, McLean, Great Falls and Potomac Falls, while Maryland boasts Glen Echo, Cabin John, Oxen Hill, and the massive National Harbor redevelopment.

There’s also the charming towns along the Occoquan River, including the river’s eponymously named village, and numerous neighborhoods and subdivisions that border ponds and lakes. Among these is Reston, Virginia with many homes surrounding Lake Anne and Lake Barcroft, with its upscale mid-century homes for sale, many of which have water views and private docks. This tightknit community even has its own party barge!

But of course, the real allure isn’t simply properties with a proximity to the water, it’s those Washington Metro homes that actually have a view of same. And from a peek through the window to a stunning, unencumbered view from a wraparound deck, you’ll find many property types offering this luxury. And, the prices and types of homes can vary greatly.

Luxury high-rise condos for sale with window walls facing the river are one of the staple must-haves for DC Metro living—experiencing the Fourth of July fireworks over the Potomac is one of the region’s annual rites of passage. Or how about a funky Craftsman cottage in Cabin John, a new townhouse on the Patuxent River or beautiful old Georgian mansion high on the banks of Mount Vernon or Belle Haven?

Yes water view properties for sale certainly do exist in the Washington Metropolitan area. And they aren’t always limited to existing homes. Lucky are those who obtain a waterfront lot and build their own custom mansion! From penthouses to undeveloped land, the possibilities abound.

To learn more, call District Partners at Compass, 202-798-3600.

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Listing information last updated on March 19th, 2024 at 5:18am EDT.