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September 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
September may not have been the busiest month for new listings when it comes to quantity, but there was an impressive and select grouping of high-priced properties at the top. It starts in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood with Unit #PH01 at VIO. Offered at $4.4 million, this incredible penthouse offers three bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2,056 square feet of exquisite living space over two levels. The expansive primary suite serves as a tranquil retreat, and the upper level features a lounge, wet bar, and the largest private deck in the building at 2,056 square feet. The panoramic views of the Washington Channel and Potomac River beyond are simply stunning.
Second place goes to Unit #6f at Wardman Tower in Woodley Park. Listed at $3,350,000, this three-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence with 3,310 square feet of living space presents the perfect blend of historic style and modern luxury. Herringbone floors, marble baths, and an exquisite gourmet kitchen are among the notables.
It’s a return to VIO at The Wharf for third place, with Unit #509 and an asking price of $3,300,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo with 2,018 square feet of modern living space has giant wraparound window walls, two private terraces, and stellar views of the water.
Fourth place goes to Unit #7W at the super hip Helicopter Factory in Columbia Heights. Listed at $3,250,000, the three-bedroom, 3.5-bath factory loft occupies 5,077 square feet of industrial chic living space spread out over three levels. Soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, catwalk stairs and a private roof deck are all part of the picture.
We close the category with Unit #53 at the fabulous Westlight in the West End neighborhood. Offered at $2,900,000, the 2,084 square foot corner flat with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths is a study in modern minimalism with immense wraparound window walls, an open layout, and a wonderful kitchen that balances form and function, with white-on-white Italian cabinetry, counters, and integrated Bosch and Thermador appliances.
VIO - $4,400,000
Wardman Tower - $3,350,000
VIO - $3,300,000
Most Units Sold
One residential community stands alone at the top with three closings in September. Located alongside the Potomac River in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, the iconic Watergate complex with its modernist design from Luigi Moretti is home to three co-op towers, a hotel, and two office buildings. Among the month’s closings is Unit #708/709 at the Watergate South building. This stunning transformation of two side-by-side apartments scored the top sales price for the month at $3,100,000 as well as the highest price per square foot at $1,127.27 and the second highest list-to-sales ratio at 103.68 percent of list. The 2,750 square foot floorplan includes two bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a media room/study, an incredible chef’s kitchen, and adjacent wet bar, a giant main living and dining area, and an extended curved balcony looking out over the lush grounds and the river beyond.
Three buildings had two sales each: 22 West in the West End, City Vista in Mount Vernon Triangle, and The Sonata which is also in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Among the highlights in this grouping is Unit #7J at 22 West in the West End neighborhood. The 1,448 square foot residence captured the second highest price per sq. foot at $1,104.97 as well as the fifth highest overall sale at $1,600,000.
Seven of our favorite buildings notched at least one closing each: 3303 Water Street in Georgetown, Delancey Lofts in Adams Morgan, Gaslight Square in Rosslyn, Lionsgate in Bethesda, Quarry Springs in Bethesda, Shoreham West in Woodley Park, and Somerset House in Chevy Chase.
From this group, Unit #708 is a true standout. The 2,457 square foot condo with two bedrooms, a den, 3.5 baths, and an extended balcony had the second highest closing for the month at full asking price of $2,200,000, plus the fifth highest price per sq. foot at $863.76.
Also notable is Unit #1201 at Lionsgate with the third highest closing at $1,850,000, Unit #432 at Quarry Springs with the fourth highest sale at $1,690,000, and Unit #416 at Shoreham West with the sixth highest sale at $1,550,000.
Highest Sales Price to List Ratio
Outpacing all the other candidates in September’s list-to-sales ratio is Unit #109 at Logan Station in the Logan Circle neighborhood. The two-bedroom, two-bath condo with a sunny 1,412 square foot layout sold for $957,000 after listing for $899,000. That’s 106.45 percent of the original asking price for the lovely residence with its dramatic 12-foot window bays.
Second place goes to a standout in multiple categories. Unit #708/709 at the Watergate in Foggy Bottom is the custom integration of two co-ops, resulting in a stunning 2,750 square foot floorplan accompanied by views of the Potomac River. The two-bedroom, 3.5-bath showcase captured the highest sales price for the month at $3,100,000, translating to a 103.68 percent sales ratio along with a sturdy $1,127.27 per sq. foot. Unit #154 at Gaslight Square in North Arlington takes third place with a list-to-sales ratio of 100.01 percent. The supersized one-bedroom condo with 1.5 baths and 1,158 square feet of living space sold for $880,000. Perks include direct elevator access, high ceilings, a beautiful open gourmet kitchen, and a large outdoor private terrace.
There is a three-way tie for the remaining honorees in this list, beginning with Unit #1201 at Lionsgate in Bethesda. This two-bedroom condo with 2.5 baths and an open 2,000 square foot layout also happens to have scored prominently in three categories with the third highest overall sale at $1,850,000, the third highest price per square foot at $925.00, and the fourth highest list-to-sales at 100 percent of asking.
Next is Unit #1003 at The Pennsylvania in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The spacious one-bedroom apartment with an additional sleeping nook/office plus two full baths sold for the full asking price of $499,900.
We close with Unit #708 at Somerset House in Chevy Chase. The spacious 2,547 sq. foot condo with two bedrooms, a den and 3.5 baths captured the second highest overall sale for the month at $2,200,000 (100 percent of asking) and the fifth highest price per square foot at $863.76.
Highest Sales Prices
Unit #708/709 at the iconic Watergate in Foggy Bottom takes top honors in the highest priced category for September. The remarkable custom integration of two co-op apartments brought in $3,100,000. Spanning 2,750 square feet of renovated living space, the residence features two bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a new modern gourmet kitchen and accompanying wet bar, and a 75-foot long balcony showcasing sunset views of the Potomac River.
Second place goes to Unit #708 at Somerset House in Chevy Chase. The 2,547 square foot residence with two bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a large den sold for $2,200,000. Among the many features are a huge wraparound terrace, two garage parking places, and three storage units, all at an exclusive gated community with a three-story clubhouse, multiple swimming pools, and 17 acres of lush grounds.
A standout in three different categories, Unit #1201 at Lionsgate in Bethesda, Maryland captures the third highest sale at $1,850,000 as well as the third highest price per square foot at $925.00 and the fourth highest list-to-sales ratio. The two-bedroom condo with 2.5 baths has a spacious 2,000 square foot layout with an open layout, huge windows, and a terrific gourmet kitchen.
The fourth highest sale is Unit #423 at Quarry Springs. The 2,709 square foot “Montrose” model with two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and both a formal living room and a family room closed at $1,690,000. Other features include a private elevator, elegant tray ceilings, and a 440 square foot private terrace overlooking the courtyard and pool.
Unit #7J at 22 West in DC’s West End neighborhood takes fifth place with a $1,600,000 closing. The modern upper level condo with two bedrooms, two baths, and a den enjoys an open layout with gleaming hardwood floors, full-height windows, recessed lighting, and a chef-inspired kitchen with panelized appliances.
Sixth place goes to Unit #416 at Shoreham West in Woodley Park. The expansive mid-century modern co-op apartment closed at $1,550,000. Herringbone wood floors, a massive main living and dining area, two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a study, and a large private terrace with leafy views add to the appeal.
Highest Prices Per Square Foot
Leading the way in the price per square foot category in September is a true standout across the board. Unit #708/709 at the legendary Watergate in Foggy Bottom is a stunning transformation of two side-by-side apartments, resulting in a 2,750 sq. foot residence with two bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a beautiful gourmet kitchen, an adjacent wet bar, a library/media room, and an extended balcony offering stellar views of the Potomac River. This stunning co-op had the top price per square foot at $1,127.27, the highest overall closing at $3,100,000, and the second highest list-to-sales ratio at 103.68 percent.
Unit #7J at 22 West in the West End neighborhood captures the second highest price per square foot at $1,104.97. The very modern corner flat with 1,448 square feet of living space also had the fifth highest overall sales price for a condo or co-op at $1,600,000. Features include two bedrooms, a den, two full baths, and giant floor-to-ceiling windows.
Third place goes to Unit #1201 at Lionsgate in Bethesda. The 2,000 sq. foot residence with two bedrooms and 2.5 baths also had the third highest sale for the month, closing for the full asking price of $1,850,000 which translates to $925.00 per square foot.
Unit #4B at 3303 Water Street in Georgetown takes fourth place. The refined one-bedroom, one-bath residence with 944 square feet of living space sold for $850,000, equaling $900.42 per sq. foot. An open and airy layout is complemented by a private terrace overlooking the C&O Canal.
Unit #708 at Somerset House in Chevy Chase scored impressively across three categories with the fifth highest price per square foot at $863.76, the second highest overall closing for a condo at $2,200,000, and a tie for fourth place in the list-to-sales ratio at 100 percent of the asking price. The elegant 2,547 sq. foot apartment has two bedrooms, a den, 3.5 baths, and a long curved balcony overlooking the lush grounds of the gated community.
