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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$5,995,000

5811 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 6.5 Baths 7,357 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2094812

PALISADES

$3,495,000

4512 Salem Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 6.5 Baths 7,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2116232

PALISADES

$3,495,000

↓ $100,000

5260 Partridge Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,075 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2117952

KENT

$3,250,000

5833 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,850 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2114778

PALISADES

$3,100,000

↓ $75,000

5304 Dorsett Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,059 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2108616

PALISADES

$2,700,000

↓ $299,000

1452 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,390 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2087190

PALISADES

$1,850,000

↓ $100,000

5125 52nd St Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 4.5 Baths 5,848 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2101658

SPRING VALLEY

$1,545,000

↓ $50,000

4428 Greenwich Pkwy Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,175 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2116174

FOXHALL VILLAGE

$1,544,000

↓ $1,000

4543 Westhall Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,466 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2108382

GEORGETOWN

$1,499,900

1604 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,958 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2116864

FOXHALL VILLAGE

$1,450,000

1413 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,120 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2118286

FOXHALL VILLAGE

$1,385,000

4855 Reservoir Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,517 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2117604

PALISADES

$1,249,000

5312 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,400 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2116972

PALISADES

$1,249,000

↓ $46,000

1545 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,994 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2087070

FOXHALL VILLAGE

$1,249,000

1611 45th St Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,966 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2112376

PALISADES

$1,195,000

5300 Dorsett Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,764 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2118260

PALISADES

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$1,125,000

5012 V St Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,488 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2120458

PALISADES

$995,000

4513 1/2 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,040 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2119148

FOXHALL

$975,000

5010 V St Nw, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,144 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2120122

PALISADES

$730,000

4609 Macarthur Blvd Nw #b, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,174 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2118204

BERKLEY

$395,000

5112 Macarthur Blvd Nw #211, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 857 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2112888

PALISADES

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.