Penthouses for Sale in the Washington DC 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.

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.

Luxury Penthouse Collection in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 4,532 SqFt

2660 Connecticut Ave Nw #ph 3, WASHINGTON

$8,095,000

MLS® # DCDC403384

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 4,640 SqFt

2500 Virginia Ave Nw #1408-s, WASHINGTON

$4,295,000

MLS® # DCDC472232

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 4,118 SqFt

2900 K St Nw #606, WASHINGTON

$3,995,000

MLS® # DCDC457334

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 3,554 SqFt

5600 Wisconsin Ave #1-ph- 18b, CHEVY CHASE

$3,995,000

MLS® # MDMC711292

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,477 SqFt

1111 24th St Nw #ph106, WASHINGTON

$3,850,000

MLS® # DCDC458562

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 4,400 SqFt

2339 Massachusetts Ave Nw #4, WASHINGTON

$3,795,000

MLS® # DCDC487550

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 1,930 SqFt

7 Pioneer Mill Way #residence 2.505, ALEXANDRIA

$3,695,000

MLS® # VAAX245612

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,675 SqFt

225 Strand St #505, ALEXANDRIA

$3,595,000

MLS® # VAAX249284

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 6 Baths
• 4,215 SqFt

1620 15th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$3,095,000

MLS® # DCDC486484

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 3,223 SqFt

4901 Hampden Ln #602, BETHESDA

$2,999,900

MLS® # MDMC725290

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 2,989 SqFt

11990 Market St #2102, RESTON

$2,700,000

MLS® # VAFX1132274

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 1,389 SqFt

925 H St Nw #810, WASHINGTON

$2,595,000

MLS® # DCDC486964

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 3,689 SqFt

8111 River Rd #153, BETHESDA

$2,585,000

MLS® # MDMC716236

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 2,870 SqFt

928 O St Nw #3, WASHINGTON

$2,495,000

MLS® # DCDC475538

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,750 SqFt

7405 Arlington Rd #402, BETHESDA

$2,495,000 ↓ $300,000

MLS® # MDMC693276

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,138 SqFt

1468 Belmont St Nw #4e, WASHINGTON

$2,350,000

MLS® # DCDC475928

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 2,010 SqFt

923 V St Nw #ph2, WASHINGTON

$2,280,000 ↑ $200,000

MLS® # DCDC489702

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 1,781 SqFt

923 V St Nw #ph1, WASHINGTON

$2,280,000

MLS® # DCDC489468

• Residential
• 0 Beds
• 0 Baths
• 3,613 SqFt

207 3rd St Se, WASHINGTON

$2,250,000

MLS® # DCDC490118

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,493 SqFt

2001 15th St N #1004, ARLINGTON

$2,195,000 ↓ $80,000

MLS® # VAAR161538

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,221 SqFt

8302 Woodmont Ave #901, BETHESDA

$2,195,000

MLS® # MDMC689374

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,429 SqFt

601 N Fairfax St #605, ALEXANDRIA

$2,099,000

MLS® # VAAX251606

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 3,467 SqFt

1721 U St Nw, WASHINGTON

$1,999,000

MLS® # DCDC490622

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,698 SqFt

2510 Virginia Ave Nw #1407-n, WASHINGTON

$1,995,000 ↓ $255,000

MLS® # DCDC308168

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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