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
• 5 Beds
• 5.5 Baths
• 5,743 SqFt

4842 Woodway Ln Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,995,000

MLS® # DCDC512446

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

9811 Avenel Farm Dr, POTOMAC

$4,995,000

MLS® # MDMC739786

• Residential
• 8 Beds
• 9.5 Baths
• 13,052 SqFt

11804 Centurion Way, POTOMAC

$4,990,000

MLS® # MDMC745310

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

800 Hortense Pl, GREAT FALLS

$4,987,500 ↑ $3,787,500

MLS® # VAFX1105374

• Residential
• 8 Beds
• 10.5 Baths
• 18,653 SqFt

9822 Beach Mill Rd, GREAT FALLS

$4,900,000 ↓ $350,000

MLS® # VAFX1118226

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 7 Baths
• 7,700 SqFt

7024 Arbor Ln, MCLEAN

$4,799,000

MLS® # VAFX1192874

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 6,600 SqFt

2208 Kalorama Rd Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,750,000

MLS® # DCDC518920

• Residential
• 4 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 3,525 SqFt

2816 O St Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,750,000 ↓ $200,000

MLS® # DCDC503716

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

1 W Melrose St, CHEVY CHASE

$4,750,000 ↓ $130,000

MLS® # MDMC693078

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

12792 Yates Ford Rd, CLIFTON

$4,750,000

MLS® # VAFX1157502

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 8.5 Baths
• 14,850 SqFt

626 Philip Digges Dr, GREAT FALLS

$4,545,000

MLS® # VAFX1155620

• Residential
• 4 Beds
• 5 Baths
• 9,685 SqFt

815 Blacks Hill Rd, GREAT FALLS

$4,500,000

MLS® # VAFX1195432

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 6 Baths
• 5,925 SqFt

4511 Cathedral Ave Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,500,000

MLS® # DCDC515958

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 10 Baths
• 11,018 SqFt

11705 Sugarland Rd, HERNDON

$4,500,000

MLS® # VAFX1180618

• Residential
• 4 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 2,710 SqFt

1139 Langley Ln, MCLEAN

$4,500,000

MLS® # VAFX1185450

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

1198 Windrock Dr, MCLEAN

$4,500,000

MLS® # VAFX1172648

New

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 8.5 Baths
• 9,673 SqFt

957 Mackall Farms Ln, MCLEAN

$4,495,000

MLS® # VAFX1196854

New

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 5,050 SqFt

3401 N St Nw, WASHINGTON

$4,495,000

MLS® # DCDC519830

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.