Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Modern & Contemporary Condos For Sale

In the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, modern and contemporary condos for sale present a sizable portion of the real estate pie. That’s notable given the long history of the region and its rich tapestry of architectural styles. But time never stands still and the DC area continues to evolve.

From the District itself with its many unique neighborhoods to other parts of the Metro area, modern and contemporary buildings are flourishing. That includes Alexandria, Arlington (especially in urban hotspots like the Rosslyn-Clarendon Corridor), Fairfax County and parts of Maryland such as Bethesda.

Modern and Contemporary Condos for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 5.5 Baths
• 5,112 SqFt

1155 23rd St Nw #ph3e, WASHINGTON

$5,999,000

MLS® # DCDC505982

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 4.5 Baths
• 5,086 SqFt

5630 Wisconsin Ave #1403, CHEVY CHASE

$4,895,000

MLS® # MDMC746178

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,995 SqFt

1177 22nd St Nw #8g, WASHINGTON

$4,300,000

MLS® # DCDC509066

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 2,857 SqFt

1111 24th St Nw #7c, WASHINGTON

$3,995,000

MLS® # 1001889246

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 4,008 SqFt

1155 23rd St Nw #ph2e, WASHINGTON

$3,795,000

MLS® # DCDC493526

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

1111 24th St Nw #ph106, WASHINGTON

$3,750,000

MLS® # DCDC498980

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

5600 Wisconsin Ave #penthouse18b, CHEVY CHASE

$3,550,000 ↓ $445,000

MLS® # MDMC711292

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 3,390 SqFt

7887 Jones Branch Dr #2002, MCLEAN

$3,546,000 ↑ $150,000

MLS® # VAFX993832

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,567 SqFt

1111 24th St Nw #3-c, WASHINGTON

$3,185,000

MLS® # 1000186317

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,289 SqFt

1781 Pierce St N #2401, ROSSLYN

$3,090,000

MLS® # VAAR177334

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

4901 Hampden Ln #602, BETHESDA

$2,999,900

MLS® # MDMC725290

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 3,035 SqFt

601 N Fairfax St #513, ALEXANDRIA

$2,999,500 ↓ $200,500

MLS® # VAAX242310

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,081 SqFt

2501 M St Nw #502, WASHINGTON

$2,999,000

MLS® # DCDC465498

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,382 SqFt

1781 Pierce St N #2003, ROSSLYN

$2,879,000

MLS® # VAAR164376

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 1,720 SqFt

925 H St Nw #1103, WASHINGTON

$2,850,000 ↓ $100,000

MLS® # DCDC496458

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 1,584 SqFt

920 I St Nw #715, WASHINGTON

$2,749,999

MLS® # DCDC508148

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

4915 Hampden Ln #504, BETHESDA

$2,700,000

MLS® # MDMC742408

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 2,837 SqFt

1515 15th St Nw #708, WASHINGTON

$2,699,000

MLS® # DCDC513698

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 2,578 SqFt

1310 Q St Nw #6, WASHINGTON

$2,695,000 ↓ $154,000

MLS® # DCDC502012

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,820 SqFt

7887 Jones Branch Dr #1803, MCLEAN

$2,575,000 ↑ $20,000

MLS® # VAFX747672

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 2,469 SqFt

1201 N Royal St #602, ALEXANDRIA

$2,560,000

MLS® # VAAX253106

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,622 SqFt

225 Strand St #403, ALEXANDRIA

$2,500,000

MLS® # VAAX257208

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 1,919 SqFt

2501 M St Nw #410, WASHINGTON

$2,500,000

MLS® # DCDC509336

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,081 SqFt

2501 M St Nw #202, WASHINGTON

$2,450,000

MLS® # DCDC511652

What Defines Modern and Contemporary Condos?

Modern and contemporary are different terms that are often used interchangeably.

Modernism was a design movement that sprung to life in the early 1900s, continuing forward to the Mid-Century Modern Movement that was popular from the late 1940s to the very early 1970s. From bold angles to huge windows, modern design is an umbrella from which many offshoots have sprouted.

Contemporary design basically means that which is new, or of the moment. But it has broadly come to represent new design trends that began in the 1970s, representing a break from typical styles that came before.

Put it all together and modern and contemporary as a combined category means that which breaks away from older and more traditional forms, such as Colonial, Victorian or Federal architecture.

Summing it All Up

If Modernism began over 100 years ago and Contemporary styles include the present, than the combined phrase certainly covers a whole lot of territory.

But just think of it this way: Those historic DC row houses represent tradition while the glass and steel tower next-door with its abstract angles can be safely placed in the modern and contemporary category. To learn more, call District Partners at Compass, 202-798-3600.