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

• Residential
• 4 Beds
• 5.5 Baths
• 4,400 SqFt

3150 South St Nw #3d, WASHINGTON

$5,950,000

MLS® # DCDC489408

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 5.5 Baths
• 12,000 SqFt

703 Potomac Knolls Dr, MCLEAN

$5,880,000 ↓ $100,000

MLS® # VAFX1172156

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,790 SqFt

300 Strand Street #residence 403, ALEXANDRIA

$4,995,000

MLS® # VAAX254626

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 8.5 Baths
• 14,850 SqFt

626 Philip Digges Dr, GREAT FALLS

$4,545,000

MLS® # VAFX1155620

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,840 SqFt

5 Pioneer Mill #402, ALEXANDRIA

$4,095,000

MLS® # VAAX255378

• Residential
• 4 Beds
• 3.5 Baths
• 3,620 SqFt

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #502/503, WASHINGTON

$3,999,999

MLS® # DCDC502452

• Residential
• 4 Beds
• 5 Baths
• 6,815 SqFt

11013 Cripplegate Rd, POTOMAC

$3,950,000 ↓ $2,350,000

MLS® # MDMC726542

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,285 SqFt

310 The Strand #406, ALEXANDRIA

$3,295,000

MLS® # VAAX255392

• Residential
• 7 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 8,300 SqFt

1312 Merchant Ln, MCLEAN

$3,195,000

MLS® # VAFX1145568

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 5.5 Baths
• 7,000 SqFt

9105 Mill Pond Valley Dr, MCLEAN

$2,990,000

MLS® # VAFX1156148

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2.5 Baths
• 2,090 SqFt

310 Strand Street #residence 305, ALEXANDRIA

$2,895,000

MLS® # VAAX255072

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,603 SqFt

3030 K St Nw #108, WASHINGTON

$2,895,000 ↓ $105,000

MLS® # DCDC501000

• Residential
• 8 Beds
• 8.5 Baths
• 13,200 SqFt

1347 Kirby Rd, MCLEAN

$2,889,400 ↓ $100,000

MLS® # VAFX1126708

• Residential
• 5 Beds
• 7 Baths
• 8,397 SqFt

10234 Forest Lake Dr, GREAT FALLS

$2,750,000

MLS® # VAFX1172922

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 2 Baths
• 3,250 SqFt

3245 K St Nw #c2, WASHINGTON

$2,420,000 ↑ $730,000

MLS® # DCDC490508

• Residential
• 6 Beds
• 6.5 Baths
• 7,443 SqFt

9524 Leemay St, VIENNA

$2,295,000 ↓ $55,000

MLS® # VAFX1153228

• Residential
• 2 Beds
• 3 Baths
• 2,500 SqFt

2500 Virginia Ave Nw #502/503, WASHINGTON

$2,250,000

MLS® # DCDC473686

• Residential
• 3 Beds
• 4 Baths
• 3,183 SqFt

9 Wilkes St, ALEXANDRIA

$1,896,000

MLS® # VAAX252124

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.