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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$9,900,000

↓ $99,999

7024 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

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

NEAR FALLS CHURCH

$6,299,000

↓ $300,000

11501 Riverview Rd, FORT WASHINGTON

9 Beds 8 Baths 16,968 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDPG2205102

RIVER VIEW

$5,800,000

9433 Ferry Landing Ct, ALEXANDRIA

5 Beds 6 Baths 5,820 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2279924

FERRY LANDING

$4,500,000

11715 River Dr, LORTON

6 Beds 7 Baths 9,951 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2301252

HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES

$3,900,000

7808 Southdown Rd, ALEXANDRIA

6 Beds 7 Baths 7,351 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2315342

WELLINGTON

$3,799,000

4509 Carlby Ln, ALEXANDRIA

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,992 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2313378

YACHT HAVEN ESTATES

$3,200,000

↓ $595,000

6057 River Dr, LORTON

4 Beds 5 Baths 6,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2287758

HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES

$2,995,000

9112 Riverside Dr, FORT WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4 Baths 6,015 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDPG2199002

TREASURE COVE

$2,785,000

↓ $64,000

5801 River Dr, LORTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,719 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2298918

HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES

$2,650,000

891 Chinquapin Rd, MCLEAN

5 Beds 6 Baths 7,724 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2298978

MCLEAN FALLS AT CHINQUAP

$2,500,000

3431 Greentree Dr, FALLS CHURCH

5 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,058 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2321170

LAKE BARCROFT

$2,450,000

↓ $25,000

3800 Lakeview Ter, FALLS CHURCH

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,300 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2306370

LAKE BARCROFT

$2,000,000

8615 Hampton Way, FAIRFAX STATION

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 7,388 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2315502

HAMPTON ACRES

$1,995,000

↓ $105,000

4496 Occoquan View Ct, WOODBRIDGE

6 Beds 6.5 Baths 6,096 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2117650

LAKE OCCOQUAN

$1,975,000

10101 Windy Knoll Ln, VIENNA

6 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,500 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2321218

WINDSTONE

$1,850,000

↓ $250,000

712 Swan Creek Rd, FORT WASHINGTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 9,958 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDPG2193500

SWAN LAKE

$1,650,000

7972 Pinnacle Ridge Dr, MANASSAS

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 6,705 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2116902

RIVER BEND

$1,399,000

↓ $91,000

8352 Orange Ct, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,562 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2272502

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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.