With the help of Rockville-based multiple-listing service MRIS, we compiled a list of some of the most expensive houses for sale in the Washington area.

The properties range from $3.65 million to $7.3 million and include such amenities as a carriage house, Potomac River views, lavish spaces for entertaining guests, a curved floating staircase, nine fireplaces and a massive driveway that can fit up to 20 vehicles.



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• 2740 32nd St. NW, Washington: $7.3 million

Agent: William F.X. Moody and Robert Hryniewicki, Washington Fine Properties

This Massachusetts Avenue Heights mansion, built in 1934, underwent a multi-million- dollar renovation and expansion in 2004. The home has approximately 6,500 square feet with five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a glass conservatory overlooking Normanstone Park, a banquet-size dining room, a formal living room, a library and multiple terraces with a swimming pool.



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• 6035 Ramshorn Place, McLean: $6.95 million

Agent: William F.X. Moody and Robert Hryniewicki, Washington Fine Properties

This 15,300-square-foot custom-designed estate rests on more than four acres that include a guest house, a swimming pool, a putting green and a sport court. Inside the main house are rooms designed for lavish entertaining, including a two-story reception hall, a large dining room and a great room. The home has five bedrooms, seven full baths, four half baths and garage parking for six cars.



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• 8611 Georgetown Pike, McLean: $5.399 million

Agent: Casey Margenau, Casey Margenau Fine Homes and Estates

This newly constructed estate home has more than 10,000 square feet with seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. A gated entrance leads to the property, which has a brick and limestone exterior, black walnut floors, a curved staircase, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a wine cellar in the lower level.



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• 11521 Potomac Rd., Lorton, Va.: $4.968 million

Agent: Casey Margenau, Casey Margenau Fine Homes and Estates

Known as Eagle’s Landing, this five-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate has more than 15,000 square feet of space and rests on 11 acres along the Potomac River. The main home has a two-story center hall with floor-to-ceiling windows framing river views, marble flooring and a curved floating staircase. It also has a carriage house and a custom-designed kitchen with an exposed-brick wall.



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• 2829 Tilden St. NW, Washington: $4.5 million

Agent: Tad Stewart, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

This Forest Hills home, built in 1915 and extensively renovated, rests on a three-fourth acre lot with lawns and rock ponds with gentle waterfalls and has a restful view of the woods behind the house. The gated private driveway has space for 15 to 20 cars, convenient for entertaining. The 6,185-square-foot home has elegant rooms for parties, a gourmet kitchen, seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms , including one in the master suite with a steam shower.



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• 601 North Fairfax St. #301, Alexandria: $4.495 million

Agent: Preston Innerst, EYA

The Oronoco, a new condominium overlooking the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria, features a swimming pool, a fitness center, bike storage and a dog-washing room among its amenities. Residence 301 has 3,015 square feet of space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It also has 936 square feet of exterior space that includes a balcony and a rooftop terrace with an indoor/outdoor fireplace and river views.



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• 2900 K St. NW #603, Washington: $3.995 million

Agent: Nancy Itteilag, Long & Foster Real Estate

This dramatic contemporary style Georgetown condominium, one of just seven in the building, has approximately 4,800 square feet of interior space. A wrapround terrace, entered through sliding glass doors, adds another 2,700 square feet of space. A circular staircase leads to the upper level living area, which also has a balcony. The home has four bedrooms and four full baths.



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• 201 Lee St., Alexandria: $3.985 million

Agent: Penny Yerks, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

One of Old Town Alexandria’s largest historic townhouses, with approximately 7,400 square feet, this circa 1794 property has five bedrooms, five full baths and a half bath, plus four fireplaces. The completely renovated interior space has four levels with mouldings, pine flooring, a loft with exposed beams, a full bath and a river view. The home also has a landscaped patio and three off-street parking spaces.



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• 601 North Fairfax St. #201, Alexandria: $3.95 million

Agent: Preston Innerst, EYA

This unit at the Oronoco, a new condominium that overlooks the Potomac River, has nearly 3,000 square feet of interior living space with three bedrooms, three full baths, a half bath, a library and an open kitchen with a breakfast area and family room. This home also has an 815-square-foot patio with river views.



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• 407 Duke St., Alexandria: $3.65 million

Agent: Susan Anthony, McEnearney Associates

The William Lambert House was built in 1872 by a wealthy merchant in Old Town Alexandria. The restored home has 13-foot-high ceilings, the original hardwood flooring and features a double drawing room, a banquet-sized dining room, a library and nine fireplaces. Set on a deep double lot, the property features sleeping porches, terraces, gardens and two off-street parking space.

Michele Lerner is a freelance writer.