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
• 9,029 SqFt

1688 31st St Nw, WASHINGTON

$5,000,000

MLS® # DCDC467976

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 9 Baths
• 12,810 SqFt

9111 Harrington Dr, POTOMAC

$4,998,000

MLS® # MDMC696338

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

1308 Darnall Dr, MCLEAN

$4,995,000

MLS® # VAFX1129382

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 7.5 Baths
• 8,301 SqFt

5031 Lowell St Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,995,000

MLS® # DCDC467634

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

800 Hortense Pl, GREAT FALLS

$4,987,500 ↑ $3,787,500

MLS® # VAFX1105374

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 8 Baths
• 9,267 SqFt

6515 Menlo Rd, MCLEAN

$4,975,000

MLS® # VAFX102950

• Residential
• 8 Beds
• 9 Baths
• 8,500 SqFt

1434 Kirby Rd, MCLEAN

$4,975,000

MLS® # VAFX1120230

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 8,030 SqFt

217 S Fairfax St, ALEXANDRIA

$4,950,000 ↓ $250,000

MLS® # VAAX233488

• Residential
• 9 Beds
• 10.5 Baths
• 18,000 SqFt

9822 Beach Mill Rd, GREAT FALLS

$4,900,000 ↓ $350,000

MLS® # VAFX1118226

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

11307 Stuart Mill Rd, OAKTON

$4,895,950

MLS® # VAFX1106120

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

1 W Melrose St, CHEVY CHASE

$4,880,000

MLS® # MDMC693078

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 7 Baths
• 7,448 SqFt

3016 University Ter Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,850,000

MLS® # DCDC459308

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 5 Baths
• 8,145 SqFt

601 & 607 Oronoco St, ALEXANDRIA

$4,800,000

MLS® # VAAX243764

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 7 Baths
• 12,184 SqFt

N/A, GREAT FALLS

$4,760,000

MLS® # VAFX1106532

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 9.5 Baths
• 12,412 SqFt

8913 Gallant Green Dr, MCLEAN

$4,750,000

MLS® # VAFX1127458

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 7.5 Baths
• 10,886 SqFt

1198 Windrock Dr, MCLEAN

$4,700,000

MLS® # VAFX1106848

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

8417 Brookewood Ct, MCLEAN

$4,600,000

MLS® # VAFX1130880

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 8 Baths
• 11,450 SqFt

9005 Fernwood Rd, BETHESDA

$4,599,000

MLS® # MDMC704288

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.