Single Family Homes for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Single-family homes for sale represent the backbone of the Washington Metropolitan real estate market. From first-time buyers to those seeking to upgrade or relocate, buying a detached home can be the realization of a dream.

Naturally, in such a large marketplace, these properties come in an incredibly wide variety of shapes, sizes, ages and styles. The Washington, DC Metro area is one of the most historic in the country, with both highly urbanized and very suburban communities.

Single Family Home Inventory for Sale

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 5,510 SqFt

3562 Macomb St Nw, WASHINGTON

$5,000,000

MLS® # DCDC495912

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 6 Baths
• 7,245 SqFt

7008 Benjamin St, MCLEAN

$4,998,000

MLS® # VAFX1152910

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 7.5 Baths
• 13,900 SqFt

9811 Avenel Farm Dr, POTOMAC

$4,995,000

MLS® # MDMC739786

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 8 Baths
• 11,452 SqFt

1033 Bellview Rd, MCLEAN

$4,995,000

MLS® # VAFX1169516

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 8,962 SqFt

1308 Darnall Dr, MCLEAN

$4,995,000

MLS® # VAFX1129382

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 8 Baths
• 9,321 SqFt

7019 Natelli Woods Ln, BETHESDA

$4,995,000 ↓ $955,000

MLS® # MDMC685098

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 8.5 Baths
• 15,000 SqFt

800 Hortense Pl, GREAT FALLS

$4,987,500 ↑ $3,787,500

MLS® # VAFX1105374

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 8 Baths
• 12,400 SqFt

9308 Belle Terre Way, POTOMAC

$4,985,000

MLS® # MDMC718594

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 7,400 SqFt

5304 Sunset Ln, CHEVY CHASE

$4,950,000 ↓ $245,000

MLS® # MDMC722152

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 7,310 SqFt

6409 Kennedy Dr, CHEVY CHASE

$4,950,000 ↓ $300,000

MLS® # MDMC708440

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 8.5 Baths
• 11,065 SqFt

11307 Stuart Mill Rd, OAKTON

$4,895,950

MLS® # VAFX1106120

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 5.5 Baths
• 6,075 SqFt

2425 California St Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,850,000

MLS® # DCDC500488

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 7 Baths
• 7,000 SqFt

2700 Foxhall Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,800,000

MLS® # DCDC479012

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 8,625 SqFt

4834 Quebec St Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,795,000

MLS® # DCDC501562

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 8,860 SqFt

1 W Melrose St, CHEVY CHASE

$4,750,000 ↓ $130,000

MLS® # MDMC693078

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 4 Baths
• 5,020 SqFt

4343 39th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,750,000 ↓ $250,000

MLS® # DCDC498076

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 10.5 Baths
• 16,600 SqFt

12792 Yates Ford Rd, CLIFTON

$4,750,000

MLS® # VAFX1157502

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 6 Baths
• 8,050 SqFt

8417 Brookewood Ct, MCLEAN

$4,600,000

MLS® # VAFX1130880

The Washington Metropolitan Area

The DC Metro area includes Washington, DC itself (also known as the District), along with large portions of Northern Virginia and Maryland. That includes Alexandria (with its vibrant Old Town), Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun and Prince William; and popular parts of Maryland such as Montgomery County and Prince George’s.

Typically speaking, you’ll find more single-family homes for sale in suburban and rural areas. Then again, some of the most densely-populated urban areas also feature stand-alone properties, from antique cottages to new custom creations.

More About Single-Family Homes in the Area

Those who crave classic Craftsman cottages may want to explore the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, while aficionados of mid-century modern architecture should definitely check out the Hollin Hills community where more than 400 low-slung modernist residences are set into natural surroundings.

 There are large and gracious Colonial homes all over the Washington Metro area from North Arlington to DC’s Northwest suburbs, and palatial waterfront mansions along the Potomac River in McLean, Great Falls, Lorton and so many other places.

 From Victorian to Arts & Crafts, and from grand estates to more modest Rambler homes, the Washington area truly has single-family homes for everyone. Call the experts at District Partners at Compass at 202-798-3600 to learn more.