Water View Properties for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area
The Washington Metropolitan area is known for just about every kind of property under the sun—even those with water views. True, there aren’t ocean beaches in the typical sense. But there are certainly bodies of water, including the mighty Potomac River and the Anacostia River. There are also numerous tributaries, lakes and ponds. Plus harbors, bays, coves and marshes.
The mighty Potomac flows throughout the Washington region, creating borders between DC and Maryland on the river’s left descending bank and Northern Virginia on the opposite bank. It is also joined by the Anacostia River at the south of DC, thus forming a formidable fork that flanks the Southwest and Southeast waterfront regions. Additionally, the elongated Columbia Island off DC’s Southwestern coast creates additional bodies of water—the Washington Channel and Tidal Basin.
Water View Homes for Sale in the Washington Metropolitan Area
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Among the many Potomac coastal communities in DC are the aforementioned Southwest Waterfront which is currently undergoing an ambitious redevelopment, Foggy Bottom, Georgetown, and the Palisades. On the eastern side of DC, the Anacostia River borders the Navy Yard on one side and Anacostia itself on the other. Virginia, meanwhile, is littered with riverside locations, including Old Town Alexandria, Potomac Yard, Rosslyn, Belle Haven, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, McLean, Great Falls and Potomac Falls, while Maryland boasts Glen Echo, Cabin John, Oxen Hill, and the massive National Harbor redevelopment.
There’s also the charming towns along the Occoquan River, including the river’s eponymously named village, and numerous neighborhoods and subdivisions that border ponds and lakes. Among these is Reston, Virginia with many homes surrounding Lake Anne and Lake Barcroft, with its upscale mid-century homes for sale, many of which have water views and private docks. This tightknit community even has its own party barge!
But of course, the real allure isn’t simply properties with a proximity to the water, it’s those Washington Metro homes that actually have a view of same. And from a peek through the window to a stunning, unencumbered view from a wraparound deck, you’ll find many property types offering this luxury. And, the prices and types of homes can vary greatly.
Luxury high-rise condos for sale with window walls facing the river are one of the staple must-haves for DC Metro living—experiencing the Fourth of July fireworks over the Potomac is one of the region’s annual rites of passage. Or how about a funky Craftsman cottage in Cabin John, a new townhouse on the Patuxent River or beautiful old Georgian mansion high on the banks of Mount Vernon or Belle Haven?
Yes water view properties for sale certainly do exist in the Washington Metropolitan area. And they aren’t always limited to existing homes. Lucky are those who obtain a waterfront lot and build their own custom mansion! From penthouses to undeveloped land, the possibilities abound.
To learn more, call District Partners at Compass, (202) 400-3070.
