The Palisades Real Estate
The Palisades sits on wooded bluffs above the Potomac River in far Northwest DC. Homes range from 1910s-1940s bungalows, Craftsman houses and Colonials to newer rebuilt houses, with MacArthur Boulevard as the neighborhood's main street.
The C&O Canal towpath and Capital Crescent Trail run along the river below, and the neighborhood's Fourth of July parade is a long-running tradition. There's no Metro stop; MacArthur Boulevard and Canal Road lead to Georgetown and downtown.
Buying in the Palisades
Many original homes here have been renovated, expanded or replaced, so values vary a lot from street to street. I'll help you compare condition, lot size and views, and understand which recent sales are true comparisons.
Selling in the Palisades
Buyers come to the Palisades for river access, trails and a small-town feel. I'll help you price carefully, present your home well, and market it to buyers looking across upper Northwest.
Thinking about buying or selling in the Palisades? Call or text me at 301.471.4302.
Overview for the Palisades, DC
The Palisades offers bungalows, Colonials and newer homes on wooded bluffs above the Potomac.
Market data: Redfin, three months ending August 2026. Based on a small number of sales. Updated periodically.
Around the Palisades
The Palisades
Bungalows and Colonials on the blocks off MacArthur Boulevard.
Kent
Larger lots and homes up the hill toward Chain Bridge Road.
Foxhall Village
A 1920s-1930s enclave of Tudor-style rowhouses near Reservoir Road.
Berkley
Detached homes between the Palisades and Spring Valley.
Points of Interest
A few favorite places around the Palisades for the outdoors, culture, and everyday errands.
| Name | Category | About |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Kemble Park ↗ | Parks | Civil War battery site with a wooded valley and trails |
| C&O Canal Towpath ↗ | Active | Flat towpath along the Potomac |
| Fletcher's Cove ↗ | Active | Boat and bike rentals and fishing |
| Palisades Recreation Center ↗ | Active | Fields, pool and playground |
| Palisades Library ↗ | Culture | Public library branch |
| Palisades Farmers Market ↗ | Markets | Producer-only market, Sundays year-round |
| BlackSalt ↗ | Shopping & Dining | Seafood restaurant and fish market |
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