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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5811 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$5,995,000

5811 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

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

PALISADES

4512 Salem Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

$3,750,000

4512 Salem Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 6.5 Baths 6,658 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2091046

PALISADES

5626 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

$3,499,000

5626 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 6,305 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2095764

PALISADES

5445 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$3,199,000

↓ $196,000

5445 Potomac Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,958 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2088806

PALISADES

1699 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,795,000

1699 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,758 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2088906

BERKLEY

1452 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,700,000

↓ $299,000

1452 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

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

PALISADES

5306 Carolina Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,499,000

↓ $151,000

5306 Carolina Pl Nw, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,804 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2095040

PALISADES

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4635 Kenmore Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,395,000

4635 Kenmore Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,260 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2098042

BERKLEY

5114 Yuma St Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,000,000

↓ $200,000

5114 Yuma St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 5,239 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2088994

SPRING VALLEY

New
1409 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,995,000

1409 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,565 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2098466

PALISADES

4471 Greenwich Pkwy Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,950,000

↓ $50,000

4471 Greenwich Pkwy Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,497 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2087610

FOXHALL VILLAGE

5066 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,649,000

5066 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,172 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2096654

PALISADES

4887 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,649,000

4887 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,509 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2069078

PALISADES

4416 Q St Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,625,000

4416 Q St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,155 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2094900

FOXHALL

1516 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,575,000

1516 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,630 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2094012

FOXHALL VILLAGE

4631 Kenmore Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,550,000

↑ $50,000

4631 Kenmore Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,236 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2093740

BERKLEY

New
4541 Westhall Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,300,000

4541 Westhall Dr Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,931 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2097408

FOXHALL

1545 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,295,000

1545 44th St Nw, WASHINGTON

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

FOXHALL VILLAGE

4431 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,200,000

4431 Macarthur Blvd Nw, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,440 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2095734

PALISADES

4831 Reservoir Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,195,000

4831 Reservoir Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,060 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2092714

PALISADES

New
5015 V St Nw, WASHINGTON

$875,000

5015 V St Nw, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,600 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2098094

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. 

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