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

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7024 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

$9,999,999

7024 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

7 Beds 6.5 Baths 8,182 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2221308

NEAR FALLS CHURCH

1347 Kirby Rd, MCLEAN

$9,874,674

1347 Kirby Rd, MCLEAN

7 Beds 8.5 Baths 7,708 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2225480

KIRBY WOODS

7831 Southdown Rd, ALEXANDRIA

$6,850,000

7831 Southdown Rd, ALEXANDRIA

5 Beds 6 Baths 5,744 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2217628

WELLINGTON VILLA

11501 Riverview Rd, FORT WASHINGTON

$6,600,000

↓ $200,000

11501 Riverview Rd, FORT WASHINGTON

9 Beds 8 Baths 11,097 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDPG2142622

RIVER VIEW

11711 River Dr, LORTON

$4,795,000

11711 River Dr, LORTON

6 Beds 7 Baths 9,951 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2231606

HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES

8310 Weller Ave, MCLEAN

$3,950,000

8310 Weller Ave, MCLEAN

6 Beds 7.5 Baths 9,142 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2235202

WOODHAVEN

11295 Cresswell Lndg, LORTON

$3,880,000

11295 Cresswell Lndg, LORTON

9 Beds 10.5 Baths 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2225460

THE RESERVE

121 Yarnick Rd, GREAT FALLS

$3,750,000

↓ $250,000

121 Yarnick Rd, GREAT FALLS

8 Beds 5 Baths 6,144 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2227828

NONE AVAILABLE

891 Chinquapin Rd, MCLEAN

$3,000,000

↓ $200,000

891 Chinquapin Rd, MCLEAN

5 Beds 6 Baths 7,724 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2217852

MCLEAN FALLS AT CHINQUAP

11221 Country Pl, OAKTON

$2,999,950

↑ $50

11221 Country Pl, OAKTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 8,631 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2236258

FOX LAKE

3518 Pinetree Ter, FALLS CHURCH

$2,999,888

3518 Pinetree Ter, FALLS CHURCH

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,002 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2228672

LAKE BARCROFT

3905 Belle Rive Ter, ALEXANDRIA

$2,999,000

3905 Belle Rive Ter, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 4 Baths 4,747 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2246578

BELLE RIVE

601 Wharf St Sw #602, WASHINGTON

$2,850,000

↓ $145,000

601 Wharf St Sw #602, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,610 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2183586

SOUTHWEST WATERFRONT

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #801, WASHINGTON

$2,799,000

↓ $151,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #801, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,660 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2172808

FOGGY BOTTOM

2200 Spinnaker Ct, RESTON

$2,700,000

2200 Spinnaker Ct, RESTON

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 5,803 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2241274

RESTON

8730 Stockton Pkwy, ALEXANDRIA

$2,495,000

8730 Stockton Pkwy, ALEXANDRIA

6 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,484 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2236152

STRATFORD LANDING

1435 Hunter View Farms, VIENNA

$2,350,000

1435 Hunter View Farms, VIENNA

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 5,471 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2239700

COLVIN RUN ESTATES

2201 Burgee Ct, RESTON

$2,300,000

2201 Burgee Ct, RESTON

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,381 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2244050

RESTON

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) 400-3070.

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) 400-3070.

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