Palisades

Palisades

Washington, District Of Columbia Homes for Sale

About Palisades

Palisades is the long, skinny area in Northwest D.C. that borders the Potomac River and sits west of Georgetown and runs all the way to the Maryland border. It's not a very popular area, but it is home to many young families and those who can afford to live on the river. Its close-knit residents pride themselves on old-fashioned festivals and a year-round farmers market. The neighborhood offers a small-town feel and proximity to nature without leaving the city.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $425,000 to $10,995,000

Closed Prices: $245,000 to $10,000,000

Median Sale Price: $1,574,250

Average $ per sq ft: $569

Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $1406/mo, $0

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1880 to 2021

Sq. Ft.: 661 to 14124 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 1 to 8 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 11 Bathrooms

Around Palisades

Homes here include cute bungalows, colonials that look right out of a magazine, and some modern homes for budding families. Homes here are pricey; condos are few and far between, but provide more affordable options. The area is also known for its tree-lined streets, beautiful houses, and walkability. MacArthur Boulevard is the main commercial strip with shops and restaurants.

MacArthur Boulevard offers a wealth of great restaurants for locals. The intersection of Dana Place Northwest and MacArthur Boulevard has upscale French restaurants, Asian restaurants, higher-end American fare, and Belgian eateries. There aren't many chains or fast food spots here, save the occasional Starbucks. Farther down on MacArthur Boulevard where it meets V Street Northwest, there's authentic pizza, upscale Japanese, a popular Mediterrean café, and fresh seafood.

During the week, you can expect to see families dropping their kids off at school, as there are several prominent schools in this area. At night the neighborhood sort of shuts down; you won't find much activity or anyone walking around past 10 p.m. On weekends, you can find families taking a walk down to the water, hiking along the trail, or playing sports at one of the local playgrounds or fields.

Head to dinner at one of the well-known local establishments in this area. Grab a drink at a bar next door if you feel like a night cap, otherwise, take a stroll down MacArthur Boulevard to window shop. Or, head down to the waterfront for a romantic walk along the Capital Crescent Trail or Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C&O) pathway. Palisades is quiet--if you are looking for a vibrant nightlife with lots of bars and dance clubs, you may want to go elsewhere.

For an area that doesn't get much attention, there's a lot of things to do in this neighborhood on a Sunday. Head to Fletcher's Cove to rent kayaks by the hour and enjoy the calm surroundings as you float on the Potomac River. You can even rent a bike to ride on the Capital Crescent Trail, or take a run on the water. Grab some coffee or lunch at a bakery or French bistro along MacArthur Boulevard. Stroll around one of the neighborhood's many lush green parks to wind down your weekend.

Locals Love

  • The quiet small-town feel
  • Proximity to nature
  • Great neighborhood to raise a family

Locals Don't Love

  • No metro station
  • Few nightlife options

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