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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620 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

$9,775,000

620 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 12,548 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2137460

RIVER OAKS

11299 Cresswell Lndg, LORTON

$8,500,000

↓ $2,000,000

11299 Cresswell Lndg, LORTON

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 7,701 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2143960

THE RESERVE

5 Pioneer Mill Way #501, ALEXANDRIA

$4,850,000

↓ $200,000

5 Pioneer Mill Way #501, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,771 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAX2025304

ROBINSON LANDING

7022 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

$3,999,999

↑ $100,000

7022 Green Oak Dr, MCLEAN

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

NONE AVAILABLE

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #501, WASHINGTON

$3,495,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #501, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,740 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2101320

FOGGY BOTTOM

3803 Belle Rive Ter, ALEXANDRIA

$3,300,000

3803 Belle Rive Ter, ALEXANDRIA

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,568 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2149630

BELLE RIVE

3901 Belle Rive Ter, ALEXANDRIA

$2,980,000

3901 Belle Rive Ter, ALEXANDRIA

6 Beds 5 Baths 6,222 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2152730

BELLE RIVE

4431 Occoquan Overlook, WOODBRIDGE

$1,675,000

4431 Occoquan Overlook, WOODBRIDGE

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 4,644 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2060500

OCCOQUAN OVERLOOK

5915 Dawes Ave, ALEXANDRIA

$1,500,000

↓ $250,000

5915 Dawes Ave, ALEXANDRIA

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,648 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2140462

HOLMES RUN HEIGHTS

15792 Devonald Pl, DUMFRIES

$995,000

15792 Devonald Pl, DUMFRIES

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,836 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2061130

MONTCLAIR

1690 Chimney House Rd, RESTON

$925,000

1690 Chimney House Rd, RESTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,554 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2155340

WASHINGTON PLAZA

1809 Yellow Garnet Ter Se, LEESBURG

$919,000

1809 Yellow Garnet Ter Se, LEESBURG

4 Beds 5.5 Baths 3,839 SqFt Residential MLS® # VALO2060416

NONE AVAILABLE

11010 Thrush Ridge Road, RESTON

$894,999

11010 Thrush Ridge Road, RESTON

2 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,208 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2155102

LAKE AUDUBON TERRACE

10758 Lake Forest Dr, MANASSAS

$850,000

10758 Lake Forest Dr, MANASSAS

3 Beds 2 Baths 3,137 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2060330

LAKE FOREST

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #806, WASHINGTON

$850,000

↓ $15,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #806, WASHINGTON

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

WATERGATE

New
500 Belmont Bay Dr #311, WOODBRIDGE

$599,900

500 Belmont Bay Dr #311, WOODBRIDGE

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,348 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2062154

BELMONT BAY

1250 S Washington St #408, ALEXANDRIA

$574,900

↓ $20,000

1250 S Washington St #408, ALEXANDRIA

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,068 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAAX2024662

PORTO VECCHIO

1425 4th St Sw #a704, WASHINGTON

$539,000

1425 4th St Sw #a704, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 864 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2116108

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.

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