Waterfront Properties in the Washington Metropolitan Area

There are not as many waterfront properties in Washington Metro as there are on our country’s east or west coasts. Or, even to the east of Maryland and Virginia in the Chesapeake Bay. But there are still rivers, like the mighty Potomac! Plus a host of other tributaries, lakes and ponds. Yes, waterfront homes for sale are certainly available to those wanting to live within some proximity to our nation’s capital.

Among the many waterfront locations are Washington, DC’s Southwest Waterfront—a historic neighborhood that is undergoing extensive redevelopment featuring a mile-long community known as The Wharf. Also worth noting is the Navy Yard on the Anacostia River, also going through dramatic changes. And then there’s Georgetown in DC and Old Town Alexandria in Virginia, both of which were major colonial era shipping ports.

Waterfront Properties for Sale in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia

Click the links below to sort results by price range.

Sort by:
10305 Beach Mill Rd, GREAT FALLS

$4,950,000

↓ $240,000

10305 Beach Mill Rd, GREAT FALLS

8 Beds 7.5 Baths 12,725 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX1179200

NONE AVAILABLE

7022 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

$4,499,999

↓ $400,001

7022 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

4 Beds 6.5 Baths 11,508 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2014204

NONE AVAILABLE

9320 Old Mansion Rd, ALEXANDRIA

$2,675,000

9320 Old Mansion Rd, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,734 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2119888

RIVERWOOD

7813 Southdown Rd, ALEXANDRIA

$2,199,000

↓ $200,000

7813 Southdown Rd, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,102 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2091836

WELLINGTON VILLA

2203 Quartermaster Ln, RESTON

$1,399,000

↓ $150,000

2203 Quartermaster Ln, RESTON

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,142 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2122474

RESTON

147 Waterfront St #201, OXON HILL

$1,300,000

147 Waterfront St #201, OXON HILL

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,825 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDPG2072630

NATIONAL HARBOR

4512 Olley Ln, FAIRFAX

$1,199,998

↓ $1

4512 Olley Ln, FAIRFAX

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,419 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2117910

LITTLE RUN ESTATES

530 N St Sw #s-805, WASHINGTON

$1,095,000

530 N St Sw #s-805, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,680 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2090814

WATERFRONT

7214 Evans Mill Rd, MCLEAN

$1,049,000

7214 Evans Mill Rd, MCLEAN

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,116 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2120490

EVANS MILL POND

New
560 N Street Sw N #n902, WASHINGTON

$995,900

560 N Street Sw N #n902, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,680 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2097498

RLA (SW)

1250 S Washington St #803, ALEXANDRIA

$899,000

1250 S Washington St #803, ALEXANDRIA

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,439 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAX2023800

PORTO VECCHIO

430 M St Sw #n-804, WASHINGTON

$895,900

430 M St Sw #n-804, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,220 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2095336

WATERFRONT

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #806, WASHINGTON

$890,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #806, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1,400 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2069436

WATERGATE

43047 Northlake Overlook Ter, LEESBURG

$699,990

43047 Northlake Overlook Ter, LEESBURG

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,606 SqFt Residential MLS® # VALO2049072

LAKES AT RED ROCK

200 N Pickett St #1509, ALEXANDRIA

$439,900

↓ $5,100

200 N Pickett St #1509, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,470 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAX2023840

HALLMARK

490 M St Sw #w-703, WASHINGTON

$379,900

↓ $10,000

490 M St Sw #w-703, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 840 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2086918

WATERFRONT

You can add numerous other riverfront communities such as Arlington, Belle Haven, Potomac Falls and Rosslyn. And what about quaint little communities like Occoquan on the river of the same name in Northern Virginia, or Maryland’s ambitious National Harbor redevelopment?

So forget all that nonsense about west and east coasts—DC Metro’s got plenty of water action! How about the town of Lake Barcroft in Fairfax County where homes with private docks surround the lake and its many branches and inlets, and summer holiday events include party barge tours?

And then there’s the homes themselves—a delightful smorgasbord from new custom mansions to old Craftsman cottages. You might want to spend $20 million in rapidly expanding McLean, Virginia or find a delightful hideaway in Cabin John, Maryland—a tiny community with just 2,500 residents that is fiercely devoted to staying that way.

Given the history of the region, it should not surprise you that there is such a variety of architecture associated with Washington Metro waterfront homes. From antique Georgian homes in Mount Vernon to new townhouses on the Patuxent River, every style and era is represented. However, it is also worth noting that new home construction is becoming increasingly prevalent along scenic parts of the Potomac. Call District Partners at Compass to learn more, 202-798-3600.

Why so? Because land is at a premium in these areas and it makes more sense to build a huge home than to hang on to a modest Rambler with a stunning multimillion dollar view. At any rate, there’s plenty of choices—from affordable to outrageously expensive. In that manner, waterfront homes for sale in the metropolitan area are a microcosm of the real estate market itself—highly varied.

To learn more about waterfront properties in the Washington DC Metro area, call District Partners Real Estate, LLC, at 202-798-3600.

Can't find what you're looking for in the marketplace?

Perhaps you want to work with us and access our Private Exclusive Listings at Compass.


A Private Exclusive Listing is an off-market home that can be shared by a Compass agent directly with their colleagues and their buyers. Property details aren't disseminated widely and won't appear on public home search websites. Privacy is the Ultimate Commodity.

Request Access Now