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August 2026 DC Penthouse and Luxury Condo Marketing Activity Report
Look here every month for fresh stats behind the most important sales. Discover where the most units sold, what properties fetched the highest price per square foot and what buildings set the record for the highest sales.
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Highest Priced New Listings
The six highest priced new listings in August are grouped tightly together and topped by Unit #801 at the iconic Watergate in Foggy Bottom. Offered at $2,350,000, this beautifully renovated co-op with two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a den, and 2,495 square feet of living space features wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows and an expansive outdoor terrace with priceless Potomac River views.
Second place goes to Unit #5C at 2501 Penn in the West End. Initially listed at $2,270,000, the two-bedroom residence with 2.5 baths, a study, and 2,760 square feet of living space has already been reduced to $2,156,500. A marble kitchen and baths, an in-unit laundry room, and two garage parking spaces add to the appeal.
Unit #PH8 at Turnberry Tower in Rosslyn takes third place. Listed at $2,200,000, the 2,039 square foot penthouse with two ensuite baths and direct elevator access enjoys glorious river views from its giant windows and sweeping terrace.
Fourth place goes to Unit #201 at Signet in McLean. Listed at $1,950,000, this expansive corner condo has two bedrooms, two baths, and a den. Elegant architectural details are found throughout, with wood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, two private terraces, and an open chef’s kitchen with marble counters and premium Thermador appliances.
Staying in McLean, the fifth and sixth highest listings are at The Lowell, a recently completed boutique condominium with just 44 units and a wealth of amenities. Unit #802, with two bedrooms, two baths, a den, and a 1,859 square foot layout, is offered at $1,899,000. Unit #806, with two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,674 square feet of living space, is listed at $1,799,900 and is already under contract. Residents at the new construction property enjoy garage parking with RV chargers, multiple club rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a two-story staffed lobby, and a landscaped courtyard with gas grills, dining areas, and fire pits.
Most Units Sold
August was an active month for closings, with four of our favorite buildings producing three transactions each: City Center in Mount Vernon Triangle, The Odyssey in Arlington’s Courthouse neighborhood, Atrium in Rosslyn, and Madrigal Lofts in Mount Vernon Triangle. All four are tied on units sold; listed here by their highest individual sale price.
At City Center, Unit #904 sold for $1,050,000, #405 for $1,580,000, and #1103 for $2,850,000. Unit #1103 also claimed the highest price per square foot for the month at $1,789.08 and the third-highest overall closing. The Odyssey recorded sales of Unit #417 for $456,000, #509 for $800,000, and #1102 for $885,000.
At Atrium, Unit #920 sold for $759,900, #317 for $365,000, and #119 for $429,000. The latter is a rare one-bedroom condo with a 300 square foot private patio that sold for 100 percent of asking. Madrigal Lofts recorded three sales: Unit #112 for $525,000, #502 for $412,000, and #419 for $557,000.
There were five buildings with two sales each: eNVy in the Navy Yard, Signet in McLean, The Whitman in Mount Vernon Triangle, Turnberry Tower in Rosslyn, and Union Row in the U Street Corridor. Among the standouts are Unit #205 at Signet with a full-priced closing of $1,949,000; Unit #1706 at Turnberry Tower with a closing price of $945,000 and views of the Potomac River; and Unit #401 at Union Row with a $730,000 sale and industrial-chic features throughout.
Three of our top buildings scored one closing each: 2029 Connecticut in Kalorama, 2101 Connecticut also in Kalorama, and 22 West in the West End neighborhood. Unit #73 at the historic 2029 Connecticut building captured the month’s highest overall sale, a 100 percent list-to-sales ratio, and the second-highest price per square foot. The beautifully remodeled apartment with three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,850 square feet of living space sold for $3,500,000, translating to $1,228.07 per square foot.
Originally built in 1916, the landmark “Best Addresses” property was known as the Bates-Warren Apartment House and is home to just 26 residences spread over seven stories. Also notable is Unit #7D at 22 West, with the month’s fourth-highest sale at $2,780,000 and the third-highest price per square foot at $1,189.56.
Highest List Price to Sales Ratio
In an unusual coincidence, our top six highest list-price-to-sales ratios are tied, with each closing at 100 percent of the original asking amount. The rankings below use the highest sales price as the tie-breaker.
At the top is Unit #73 at the stately 2029 Connecticut in Kalorama. The historic Beaux-Arts residence sold for its full asking price of $3,500,000. The 2,850 square foot apartment with curved window bays was the top overall closing in August as well as the second highest price per square foot at $1,228.07.
Second place goes to Unit #103 at Somerset House in Chevy Chase. Also the fifth-highest new listing in July and fifth-highest overall sale in August, the 3,000 square foot residence on the main level sold for its full asking price of $2,750,000. The apartment has the rare bonus of a giant private garden patio.
Third place belongs to Unit #205 at Signet in McLean. The two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo with a superb 2,136 square foot layout sold for 100 percent of asking at $1,949,000.
Fourth place is Unit #406 at the recently completed Pierce condo community in Rosslyn. The 1,320 square foot residence received a full-priced offer of $1,200,000 and closed in August after satisfying its contingencies. The apartment has two bedrooms, two baths, knotty hardwood floors, an open chef’s kitchen with panelized appliances, and a large outdoor balcony.
Unit #105 at Northumberland in Dupont Circle takes fifth place, selling for 100 percent of its $999,000 asking price. The three-bedroom, two-bath end unit at the prestigious “Best Addresses” property offers a beautiful merging of historic and modern features, with gorgeous basketweave hardwood floors and a completely new gourmet kitchen.
Rounding out the list is Unit #920 at Atrium in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood, selling for $759,900, or 100 percent of asking. Another August sale at Atrium, Unit #119, also sold for 100 percent of its $429,000 asking price.
2029 Connecticut - 100% | $3,500,000
Somerset House - 100% | $2,750,000
Signet - 100% | $1,949,000
Highest Sales Prices
Topping the highest overall sale in August at $3,500,000 is Unit #73 at 2029 Connecticut in Kalorama. The beautifully updated three-bedroom, three-bath apartment with curved window bays and 2,850 square feet of living space also had a list-to-sales ratio of 100 percent, as well as the second highest price per square foot at $1,228.07. The second highest closing as well as the sixth highest price per square foot goes to Unit #131 at Quarry Springs in Bethesda.
The very elegant 3,405 sq. foot residence sold for $3,200,000 which translates to $939.79 per square foot. Among the many features are three bedrooms, three baths, a library, a direct access elevator, two spacious outdoor terraces, an in-unit laundry room, and a stunning chef’s kitchen. The third highest sale as well as the top price per square foot belongs to Unit #1103 at City Center in Washington, DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood.
The 1,593 square foot condo with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths received an accepted offer the day after hitting market, ultimately closing at $2,850,000 (a very impressive $1,789.08 per square foot). With three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,337 square feet of airy and modern living space, Unit #7D at 22 West in the West End neighborhood captured the fourth highest overall sale at $2,780,000 and the third highest price per square foot at $1,189.56.
Huge floor-to-ceiling windows wrap around the perimeter of the modern layout, complemented by pale wood floors and a fantastic open gourmet kitchen with white stone surfaces, and panelized Sub-Zero and JennAir appliances within white Poggenpohl cabinetry. Unit #103 at Somerset House in Chevy Chase had the fifth highest sale and the fifth highest list-to-sales ratio, closing at the full asking price of $2,750,000.
The three-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment with 3,000 square feet of living space is located at the main level, with sliders leading out to a huge private patio and garden. Residents at the gated community enjoy a three-story clubhouse, multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, sports pros, and 17 acres of lush grounds. We close the category with Unit #903 at The Weslie in Rosslyn.
The two-bedroom, two-bath penthouse with its airy 1,734 square foot layout and stellar views of the Potomac River sold for $2,000,000. This was also the fourth highest price per square foot at $1,153.40.
Highest Prices Per Square Foot
Unit #1103 at City Center in Downtown DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle was the clear winner in the price per square foot category in August at $1,789.08. The two-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo with its sunny and open 1,593 square foot layout also earned the third highest overall sale at $2,850,000. Another impressive standout in multiple categories is Unit #73 at the landmark 2029 Connecticut in Kalorama.
The 2,850 square foot apartment with three bedrooms and three baths had the second highest price per square foot at $1,228.07, the highest overall sales price at $3,500,000, and a list-to-sales ratio of 100 percent. The third highest price per square foot at $1,189.56 goes to Unit #7D at 22 West in the West End neighborhood. The modern 2,337 square foot condo with three bedrooms and three baths also had the fourth highest sale at $2,780,000.
Giant wraparound windows, a giant living area that segues to dining, and an open gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero and JennAir appliances add to the allure. Unit #903 at The Weslie in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood claims the fourth highest price per square foot at $1,153.40 as well as the sixth highest overall sale at $2,000,000.
The 1,734 square foot multilevel penthouse with two bedrooms and two baths features soaring 13-foot ceilings, massive windows, and a large private terrace with river views. Fifth place goes to Unit #27 at Westlight in the West End neighborhood. The 1,782 square foot condo with two bedrooms, two baths and an airy ambience, sold for $1,700,000 which equals $982.09 per square foot.
Delivered in 2018, the stylish property with its cantilevered façade offers a stunning array of full service amenities, including D.C.’s only 25-meter rooftop swimming pool. We wrap up this category with Unit #131 at Quarry Springs in Bethesda. This standout listing claimed the sixth highest price per square foot at $939.79 as well as the second highest closing at $3,200,000.
The elegant 3,405 square foot residence boasts three bedrooms, three baths, a library, two private terraces, and two garage parking spaces.
