Palisades Real Estate, Washington DC

The Palisades in Washington, DC is an affluent residential neighborhood that used to fly somewhat under the radar. Those days are gone—it’s now one of the District’s most sought-after real estate marketplaces. The locals don’t seem particularly worried though. As long as commercial developers don’t find a way to start throwing up new high-rise buildings, everything will be just fine.

The community runs north from Georgetown along the Potomac River, ending at the Potomac Heights neighborhood near the Maryland border. This was once rural farmland and the site of George Washington’s Powtawmack Company Canal. By the late 1800s the village had transitioned to a summer resort, featuring the International Athletic Park and Amusement Company, which included bicycle racing of all things. In June 1909, the Potomac Heights Land Company bought the park and started building homes for sale. For more information about Palisades real estate or other real estate in Washington DC, contact District Partners at Compass today at (202) 798-3600!

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$4,990,000

5431 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 5,357 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175058

PALISADES

$4,895,000

5711 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,347 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2197566

PALISADES

$4,250,000

5244 Watson St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 6 Baths 6,175 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2154622

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$3,745,000

5181 Watson St Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 7.5 Baths 6,590 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2199520

KENT

$3,699,000

1610 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 7 Baths 6,770 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2196732

PALISADES

$3,679,000

5068 Sherier Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

7 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,340 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2196662

PALISADES

$3,495,000

4565 Indian Rock Ter Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 6.5 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175698

PALISADES

$2,950,000

↓ $145,000

2318 Nebraska Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,100 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175312

PALISADES

$2,795,000

4640 Q St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,308 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2197032

PALISADES

$2,495,000

↓ $155,000

5361 Sherier Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,321 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2186498

PALISADES

$2,390,000

↓ $100,000

5135 Yuma St Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,420 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2172690

SPRING VALLEY

$2,195,000

1843 47th Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1.5 Baths 2,368 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2191470

BERKLEY

$1,950,000

5726 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,732 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2190778

PALISADES

$1,775,000

↓ $75,000

4423 Volta Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,890 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2187184

FOXHALL VILLAGE

$1,750,000

4564 Indian Rock Ter Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2191868

FOXHALL

$1,635,000

4441 Volta Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,986 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2189686

FOXHALL

$1,595,000

5816 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5 Baths 2,679 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2193070

PALISADES

$1,485,000

1533 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,395 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2196494

FOXHALL VILLAGE

$1,475,000

4445 Volta Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,140 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2199302

PALISADES

$1,475,000

↓ $75,000

5725 Sherier Place Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,077 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2191444

PALISADES

$1,475,000

4753 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,116 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2193066

PALISADES

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Palisades (Washington DC) Neighborhood Information

Despite its reputation for large, expensive properties, there are a sizeable number of condos for sale in The Palisades as well, ranging from apartment-style flats in mid-size 1960s era buildings to Colonial-style brick townhouses that are similar to what you’ll find in Georgetown. Prices start around $250,000 for small units and climb into the seven-figure range for luxury townhomes. 

More About the Palisades Real Estate Market - Washington DC

It’s the detached single-family homes for sale that get the most attention on the Palisades real estate market, however, with a range of styles from original Sears Roebuck “Craftsman” bungalows to Capes, Victorians, Colonials and even some interesting Contemporary homes designed by noted DC architects. Prices for detached houses usually start around a million dollars. On the downside, the inventory is pretty low right now.

There’s a low-key commercial corridor along MacArthur Boulevard with a Safeway, a CVS, some small businesses and popular restaurants like Makoto and BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant. Locals also enjoy a year-round farmers market on Sundays. As for schools, the highly-rated Francis Scott Key Elementary has served the neighborhood since 1928. The Palisades is a tightknit community with lovely homes and condos for sale—plus it’s right on the Potomac River.