Penthouses for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Life at the top is pretty good in Washington Metro. Especially when the top is a swank multimillion-dollar penthouse condo for sale with panoramic views of the Potomac River and iconic national monuments. Typically defined as an apartment on the top floor or roof of a building, these highly desirable units are more than that. They have come to epitomize luxury and exclusivity—high above the teeming masses.

Luxury Penthouse Collection in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

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5610 Wisconsin Ave #ph-20b, CHEVY CHASE

$10,500,000

5610 Wisconsin Ave #ph-20b, CHEVY CHASE

4 Beds 7.5 Baths 9,129 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDMC2088384

SOMERSET HOUSE CONDOS

3255 Prospect St Nw #ph-5, WASHINGTON

$7,750,000

3255 Prospect St Nw #ph-5, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,527 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2094712

GEORGETOWN

5 Pioneer Mill Way #501, ALEXANDRIA

$4,850,000

↓ $200,000

5 Pioneer Mill Way #501, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,771 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAX2025304

ROBINSON LANDING

2500 Virginia Ave Nw #1408-s, WASHINGTON

$3,795,000

↓ $200,000

2500 Virginia Ave Nw #1408-s, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 3 Baths 4,640 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC472232

FOGGY BOTTOM

2501 M St Nw #717, WASHINGTON

$3,695,000

↓ $55,000

2501 M St Nw #717, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,355 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2089698

WEST END

1515 15th St Nw #708, WASHINGTON

$3,195,000

1515 15th St Nw #708, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 2,837 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2110116

LOGAN CIRCLE

1830 Fountain Dr #1302, RESTON

$2,850,000

↓ $150,000

1830 Fountain Dr #1302, RESTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,065 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2091920

PARAMOUNT

2001 15th St N #1507, ARLINGTON

$2,499,000

↓ $151,000

2001 15th St N #1507, ARLINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,180 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAR2017176

ARLINGTON

2230 California St Nw #6a-w, WASHINGTON

$2,199,000

2230 California St Nw #6a-w, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2109104

KALORAMA

1108 16th St Nw #ph701, WASHINGTON

$2,099,000

1108 16th St Nw #ph701, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,035 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2110418

DOWNTOWN

1437 Rhode Island Ave Nw #801-802, WASHINGTON

$2,049,000

1437 Rhode Island Ave Nw #801-802, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2110638

LOGAN CIRCLE

New
2002 Massachusetts Ave Nw #r-3, WASHINGTON

$1,995,000

2002 Massachusetts Ave Nw #r-3, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113598

DUPONT CIRCLE

1881 N Nash St #1908, ARLINGTON

$1,950,000

1881 N Nash St #1908, ARLINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,039 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAR2034674

TURNBERRY TOWER

4301 Military Rd Nw #ph2, WASHINGTON

$1,795,000

4301 Military Rd Nw #ph2, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,192 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2042172

CHEVY CHASE

440 R St Nw #202, WASHINGTON

$1,774,999

↓ $1

440 R St Nw #202, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,285 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2100202

SHAW

1700 Clarendon Blvd #117, ARLINGTON

$1,749,999

↓ $75,001

1700 Clarendon Blvd #117, ARLINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,922 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAR2032976

GASLIGHT SQUARE

New
1701 16th St N #328, ARLINGTON

$1,700,000

1701 16th St N #328, ARLINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,882 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAR2036326

ARLINGTON

2501 M St Nw #704, WASHINGTON

$1,695,000

2501 M St Nw #704, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,440 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2110980

WEST END

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #1504, WASHINGTON

$1,695,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #1504, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,815 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2106230

FOGGY BOTTOM

New
1111 23rd St Nw #ph3c, WASHINGTON

$1,689,000

1111 23rd St Nw #ph3c, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,795 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113430

WEST END

1794 Lanier Nw #penthouse, WASHINGTON

$1,650,000

1794 Lanier Nw #penthouse, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,685 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2111038

ADAMS MORGAN

1713 S S St Nw #5, WASHINGTON

$1,500,000

1713 S S St Nw #5, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,645 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2110610

DUPONT CIRCLE

8220 Crestwood Heights Dr #1818, MCLEAN

$1,460,000

↓ $90,000

8220 Crestwood Heights Dr #1818, MCLEAN

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,079 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2129126

ONE PARK CREST CONDOMINIUM

1320 Belmont St Nw #302, WASHINGTON

$1,399,000

↓ $100,000

1320 Belmont St Nw #302, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,685 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2102596

14TH STREET CORRIDOR

11776 Stratford House Pl #1409, RESTON

$1,390,000

11776 Stratford House Pl #1409, RESTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,330 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2147402

STRATFORD CONDOMINIUMS

2853 Ontario Rd Nw #603/606, WASHINGTON

$1,388,000

↓ $107,000

2853 Ontario Rd Nw #603/606, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,841 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2104778

LANIER HEIGHTS

1444 Belmont St Nw #302, WASHINGTON

$1,350,000

↓ $149,000

1444 Belmont St Nw #302, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,650 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2105546

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

4301 Military Rd Nw #ph5, WASHINGTON

$1,289,000

4301 Military Rd Nw #ph5, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,880 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2112228

CHASE POINT

8220 Crestwood Heights Dr #1802, MCLEAN

$1,255,000

↓ $95,000

8220 Crestwood Heights Dr #1802, MCLEAN

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,944 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2127494

ONE PARK CREST CONDOMINIUM

New
2501 M St Nw #720, WASHINGTON

$1,249,000

2501 M St Nw #720, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,241 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113088

CENTRAL

New
1603 16th St Nw #5, WASHINGTON

$1,195,000

1603 16th St Nw #5, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,325 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113268

DUPONT CIRCLE

502 W Broad St #512, FALLS CHURCH

$1,140,000

502 W Broad St #512, FALLS CHURCH

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,314 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFA2001734

BROADWAY CONDOMINIUM

5903 Mount Eagle Dr #1617a, ALEXANDRIA

$1,099,500

↓ $75,000

5903 Mount Eagle Dr #1617a, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,545 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2137674

MONTEBELLO

475 New York Ave Nw #ph #7, WASHINGTON

$1,095,000

475 New York Ave Nw #ph #7, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,361 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2112966

MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE

New
1530 Key Blvd #1326, ARLINGTON

$1,050,000

1530 Key Blvd #1326, ARLINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,884 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAR2036370

ATRIUM CONDO

New
1700 Euclid St Nw #b-6, WASHINGTON

$1,050,000

1700 Euclid St Nw #b-6, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,343 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113312

ADAMS MORGAN

900 N Stafford St #2625, ARLINGTON

$1,050,000

900 N Stafford St #2625, ARLINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,974 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAR2031786

ALTA VISTA CONDO

1800 Old Meadow Rd #1707 & 1703, MCLEAN

$1,050,000

↓ $99,999

1800 Old Meadow Rd #1707 & 1703, MCLEAN

3 Beds 4 Baths 4,066 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2087508

REGENCY AT MCLEAN

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #ph 601, WASHINGTON

$1,049,900

4111 Connecticut Ave Nw #ph 601, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,373 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2109266

CLEVELAND PARK

1750 16th St Nw #81, WASHINGTON

$999,999

↓ $19,001

1750 16th St Nw #81, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,210 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2101680

DUPONT

1025 1st St Se #1406, WASHINGTON

$999,000

1025 1st St Se #1406, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,350 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2107408

NAVY YARD

2020 12th St Nw #812, WASHINGTON

$990,000

↓ $10,000

2020 12th St Nw #812, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,446 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2099336

U STREET CORRIDOR

1020 Florida Ave Ne #ph9, WASHINGTON

$949,000

1020 Florida Ave Ne #ph9, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,694 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2111738

H STREET CORRIDOR

1401 Church St Nw #514, WASHINGTON

$925,000

↓ $25,000

1401 Church St Nw #514, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,100 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2102338

LOGAN

New
1020 Florida Ave Ne #ph10, WASHINGTON

$899,000

1020 Florida Ave Ne #ph10, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,724 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2113246

H STREET CORRIDOR

1761 Old Meadow Rd #523, MCLEAN

$899,000

1761 Old Meadow Rd #523, MCLEAN

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,389 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2132846

TYSONS CORNER

5305 Connecticut Ave Nw #ph8, WASHINGTON

$849,000

5305 Connecticut Ave Nw #ph8, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,077 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2102954

CHEVY CHASE

1426 Montello Ave Ne #b, WASHINGTON

$839,900

1426 Montello Ave Ne #b, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,400 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2110998

TRINIDAD



It used to be that penthouses represented the ultimate in elitism with just one residence at the apex of a skyscraper. That was before enterprising developers realized they could squeeze more marketing exclusivity out of their projects by dividing the top into more than one lofty abode. No matter—these rooms with a view are still the pinnacle of luxury, even if you do have to grit your teeth and accept the fact that you may have a next-door neighbor.

Mirroring trends in cities such as New York and Chicago, these bird nest DC dwellings came into popularity during the early 1920s. It was a time of style and opulence, and the idea of creating luxury living quarters at the top of the city’s grand apartment buildings came into vogue. Decades later, when condos for sale became a staple of real estate, penthouses resumed their rightful place at the top of the pecking order. By this point, tall buildings had also migrated beyond the District to Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and beyond. Bethesda, Maryland is known for its luxury condos, while Rosslyn, Arlington is home to impressive waterfront high-rises such as Turnberry Tower.

Are penthouses only to be found atop very tall towers then? Not at all. They can be found on the upper floors of any multistory building, including mid-rises, row houses, converted industrial buildings or even former schools. But despite all the different applications, we still associate the term with that longstanding iconic ideal—the height of fashion with high ceilings, huge windows and a rooftop terrace.

Penthouse condos for sale in Washington, Northern Virginia and Maryland come in a variety of sizes and price tags. While we may typically think of those super-expensive multi-level luxury pads with every amenity imaginable, penthouses can also be surprisingly affordable—listing in the low six figures in some areas. Perhaps life at the top is not just an idle dream.

To learn more about penthouses for sale, call District Partners at Compass, at 202-798-3600.


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