For the second year in a row, Virginia tops the list of the 10 most expensive homes sold in the D.C. region. But unlike last year, when the Commonwealth placed three homes on the list, Virginia did not have another entry. Maryland, which was shutout last year, came back strong with four homes. The District had five homes make the list, two fewer than a year ago.
Each January, with the help of MRIS, the Rockville-based multiple listing service, we compile this list of high-end homes that sold during the previous year. Most of us can’t imagine spending that kind of money on a house. But if this list is any indication, there are plenty of people out there willing to part with millions of dollars for a house.
We did not include the most expensive sale of 2014 in our list. The Patterson Mansion, which had been home to the women’s social club, the Washington Club, was sold for $20 million to a developer with the intention of partitioning it into apartments. Although it will become an apartment building, we did feel it was worth noting the staggering amount of the sale.
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, which handled the sale of the Patterson Mansion, is well represented on the list of most expensive homes sold in 2014. The brokerage was the listing agent for four of the Top 10 homes.
It has been a good year for TTR Sotheby’s. The firm had a record-breaking sales year that included the most expensive condominium sold in the D.C. region, the highest sale in Alexandria, the highest sale in Arlington and the highest sale in Logan Circle.
“Washington continues to be more of a value on real estate, compared to other great international cities,” said Michael Rankin, managing partner at TTR Sotheby’s. “The best thing for us in Washington real estate is that it’s still so affordable, compared to other U.S. cities.”
Even eliminating the Patterson Mansion from our calculations, 16 homes sold for $6 million or more last year. Another 10 homes sold for at least $5 million or more. A good indication that the luxury housing market remains robust in the D.C. region.
Rankin was the listing agent for three sales of at least $6 million each last year, two of which were the same property. He sold a condominium at 3303 Water St. NW in Georgetown twice, once in March and then again in October for $6 million each time.
“I haven’t seen that market before,” he said. “You don’t pay $6 million for apartments in Washington. That’s a huge number. And to do it twice in [seven] months, I think that spoke to some of what was in the market last year.”
High-end homes tend to linger on the market because of their enormous price tag but not last year. Seven of the properties sold in three months or less.
Although Rankin believes we are less likely to see Russian or Middle Eastern buyers in the market in 2015, he thinks that other international and wealthy domestic buyers will view the Washington region as a good place to buy property.
“Real estate is an inflation hedger,” he said. “If inflation is in rising in other global economies or their markets are stagnant, Washington real estate will see increased foreign investments. If the U.S. or global stock markets are flat, then people will park money in D.C. real estate”
1. 7979 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, Va.
$18.6 million (original list price $25 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Six/six
Approximate square footage: 6,000
Lot size: 16.5 acres
Listing agents: Heather Corey and Theresa Twiford, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Once part of the Mount Vernon estate, River View Estate remained in George Washington’s family until 1859. Washington’s personal secretary once lived here. Since then, there have been just three owners. The property includes the 1914 manor home, a 2,000-square-foot guest house that once wasthre one of the first Sears kit houses, a carriage house and staff quarters. The property is bordered by 383-feet waterfront along the Potomac River and the American Horticultural Society’s River Farm.

1645 31st St. NW in Washington, once known as Friendly Estate and now called the Williams-Addison House, sold for $16.1 million. (Courtesy of Capital City Real Estate)
2. 1645 31st St. NW, Washington D.C.
$16.1 million (original list price $16.8 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Nine/13
Approximate square footage: 12,000
Lot size: 0.75 acre
Listing agent: Victor Valentine, Capital City Real Estate
This Second Empire mansion, known as the Williams-Addison House, was constructed between 1815 and 1817. It is one of the few remaining large estates in Georgetown and the only one with its original boundaries. For many years, it was known as the Friendly Estate because former Washington Post managing editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Al Friendly lived there with his family. The home underwent a total renovation that preserved many of the period details while updating it for modern living. Double parlors, a formal, step-down dining room, a spacious great room and a sun room provide ideal entertaining spaces.
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5630 Wisconsin Ave. in Chevy Chase, the penthouse at Parc Somerset, sold for $8.65 million. (Photo by Sean Shanahan)
3. 5630 Wisconsin Ave., No. 1801, Chevy Chase, Md.
$8.65 million (original list price $8.75 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Four/six
Approximate square footage: 3,400
Listing agent: Zelda Heller, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
The penthouse at the Parc Somerset, a luxury high-rise condominium, became the most expensive condo to sell in the D.C. region in 2012 when it sold for $7.95 million. Two years later, it broke the record again. The sprawling home has a marble foyer, a 62-foot living room with dual fireplaces, a library with a fireplace and an octagonal conservatory with a domed skylight, marble floors and five entrances to the expansive terrace. The home has a total of four fireplaces and two elevators. The amenities at the three-building condo complex include indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, racquetball courts and three tennis courts.
4. 5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, Md.
$8.55 million (original list price $9.5 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Nine/11
Approximate square footage: 16,000
Lot size: 0.49 acre
Listing agents: Sherry Davis and Mark McFadden, Washington Fine Properties
Located in the Edgemoor neighborhood, the 2008 home has seven fireplaces, a wine cellar, a home movie theater with stadium seating and leather reclining chairs, an indoor sport court, fitness room, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor swimming pool and four-car garage.

1824 R St. NW in Washington sold for $8.45 million. (Courtesy of TTR Sotheby's International Realty)
5. 1824 R St. NW, Washington D.C.
$8.45 million (original list price $9.995 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Eight/11
Approximate square footage: 12,500
Lot size: 0.15 acre
Listing agent: Michael Rankin, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Built by noted D.C. architect Clarke Waggaman, this 1911 Dupont Circle mansion started off as two separate row houses that were combined as part of a 2006 renovation. Existing historic elements were carefully restored. The home has 13 gas fireplaces, antique wood, limestone and terracotta floors and a sweeping staircase. The former home to the Embassy of Singapore includes a blast-resistant safe storage room.
6. 2915 O St. NW, Washington D.C.
$7.395 million (original list price $7.75 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Eight/eight
Approximate square footage: 7,000
Lot size: 0.11 acre
Listing agent: Theresa Burt, Washington Fine Properties
The 1942 white-washed Federal style home in Georgetown’s East Village was renovated in 2005-06. The home is concealed and enclosed by a brick wall. The private gardens feature three fountains. The house has three kitchens and an elevator.
7. 6800 Hillmead Rd., Bethesda, Md.
$7.35 million (original list price $7.5 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Six/nine
Approximate square footage: 10,000
Lot size: 2.85 acres
Listing agent: Marc Fleisher, Long & Foster
Built in 2000 by award-winning builder Jim Gibson and renovated in 2010, the home features a great room with a beamed ceiling using reclaimed lumber. There’s also an outdoor lighted tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool with a pool house on the property.
8. 4800 Woodway Lane NW, Washington, D.C.
$6.855 million ($6.985 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Eight/eight
Approximate square footage: 8,500
Lot size: 1.88 acres
Listing agent: Ellie Shorb, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Built in 1935 on two lots, the private hilltop residence is one of the first W.C. & A.N. Miller houses constructed in Spring Valley. It is likely the second structure built in the Northwest Washington neighborhood. Sold for the first time ever, the home has white oak floors, walnut paneling and moldings, a graceful curved stairway and granite walls.
9. 2510 Foxhall Rd. NW, Washington, D.C.
$6.833 million ($7.495 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: Seven/12
Approximate square footage: 9,700
Lot size: 1.4 acres
Listing agents: William F. X. Moody, Robert Hryniewicki and Adam Rackliffe, Washington Fine Properties
The Georgian-style English country house was built in 1935. The living room, family room and library all open to the outdoor terrace, which offers spectacular views. The dining room leads to a beautifully landscaped boxwood courtyard. There’s also an outdoor swimming pool and a four-car garage.
10. 938 Old County Rd., Severna Park, Md.
$6.75 million ($6.75 million)
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 10/six
Approximate square footage: 16,000
Lot size: 20 acres
Listing agents: David DeSantis and Maria-Victoria Checa, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Built in 2002, the chateau-style dwelling is located in a gated compound on 900 feet of waterfront on the Severn River. The main residence includes a library, fitness room, home theater, wine cellar and elevator. The front doors of the home were hand carved and made from wood reclaimed from a chateau in France. There are two three-car garages and a 350-foot pier with six boat slips and two boat lifts.
The District
1. 1645 31st St. NW, $16.1 million
2. 1824 R St. NW, $8.45 million
3. 2915 O St. NW, $7.395 million
4. 4800 Woodway Lane NW, $6.855 million
5. 2510 Foxhall Rd. NW, $6.833 million
Maryland
1. 5630 Wisconsin Ave., No. 1801, Chevy Chase, $8.65 million
2. 5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, $8.55 million
3. 6800 Hillmead Rd., Bethesda, $7.35 million
4. 938 Old County Rd., Severna Park, $6.75 million
5. 7224 Arrowood Rd., Bethesda, $5.6 million
Virginia
1. 7979 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, $18.6 million
2. 904 Chinquapin Rd., McLean, $6.5 million
3. 9067 Turnbull Rd., Warrenton, $6.375 million
4. 9410 Piscataway Lane, Great Falls, $6.189 million
5. 1283 Horsefields Lane, Upperville, $5.9 million






