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

$8,997,000

620 Rivercrest Dr, MCLEAN

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 12,548 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2167120

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

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #501, WASHINGTON

$3,350,000

↓ $145,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #501, WASHINGTON

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

FOGGY BOTTOM

2790 Marshall Lake Dr, OAKTON

$2,085,000

2790 Marshall Lake Dr, OAKTON

6 Beds 5.5 Baths 4,765 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2164828

TIMBERLAKE ESTATES

1108 Shaker Woods Rd, HERNDON

$2,000,000

1108 Shaker Woods Rd, HERNDON

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,751 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2164372

SUGARLAND

147 Waterfront St #402, OXON HILL

$1,800,000

↓ $100,000

147 Waterfront St #402, OXON HILL

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,610 SqFt Residential MLS® # MDPG2102246

NATIONAL HARBOR

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

New
42389 Moreland Point Ct, ASHBURN

$1,150,000

42389 Moreland Point Ct, ASHBURN

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,176 SqFt Residential MLS® # VALO2066070

MORELAND ESTATES

New
2025 Chadds Ford Dr, RESTON

$995,000

2025 Chadds Ford Dr, RESTON

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,197 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2168894

CHADDS FORD

2005 Lakewinds Dr, RESTON

$969,900

2005 Lakewinds Dr, RESTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,384 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2167438

RESTON

15346 Edgehill Dr, DUMFRIES

$900,000

15346 Edgehill Dr, DUMFRIES

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,816 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2063940

MONTCLAIR

New
5239 Daybreak Ln, WOODBRIDGE

$869,900

5239 Daybreak Ln, WOODBRIDGE

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,649 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2067074

LAKE TERRAPIN

16254 Neabsco Beach Way, WOODBRIDGE

$820,000

16254 Neabsco Beach Way, WOODBRIDGE

2 Beds 1 Bath 828 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAPW2063124

NONE AVAILABLE

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #806, WASHINGTON

$799,000

2700 Virginia Ave Nw #806, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1.5 Baths 1,440 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2130238

WATERGATE

3371 Lakeside View Dr #9-2, FALLS CHURCH

$565,000

3371 Lakeside View Dr #9-2, FALLS CHURCH

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,421 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2167926

WATERS EDGE

3361 Lakeside View Dr #8-7, FALLS CHURCH

$549,000

↓ $11,000

3361 Lakeside View Dr #8-7, FALLS CHURCH

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,108 SqFt Residential MLS® # VAFX2161964

WATERS EDGE

1425 4th St Sw #a208, WASHINGTON

$385,000

↓ $30,000

1425 4th St Sw #a208, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 867 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2114024

SOUTHWEST 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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Listing information last updated on March 19th, 2024 at 5:45am EDT.