Sold for: $20,000,000
Size: 7-bed, 8.5-bath, 36,470-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: As the most expensive home sold in the Washington Metropolitan area in 2014, there is no doubt that this listing is the most luxurious with its ornate moldings, chandeliers, and incredibly spacious rooms. Expect new adventures for this home as there are plans to convert it into micro-units.

Sold for: $18,600,000
Size: 6-bed, 6-bath, ???-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: Out of this entire top 10 list, this particular listing may have the best view. With the Potomac River and a 718,740-square-foot lot, there is a lot of room to relax and a lot of history to bask in as well. According to the listing, the land was once owned by U.S. President George Washington.

Sold for: $16,100,000
Size: 9-bed, 11-bath, 12,000-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: Previous homeowners of this particular Georgetown mansion include former CEO of The Washington Post Co.'s online subsidiary Marc Teren and before that was owned by former Washington Post managing editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Al Friendly. The home, referred to as the Williams-Addison house, was built between 1815 and 1817 and experienced a two-year restoration process.

Sold for: $8,550,000
Size: 9-bed, 10-bath, 10,226-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: Whoever bought this home is probably an active entertainer as the listing offers a home theater, wine cellar, indoor basketball court, and wow-factor designs like a beamed ceilings and a covered terrace.

Sold for: $8,450,000
Size: 8-bed, 10-bath, 12,000-square-foot townhome
The skinny: This Dupont Circle abode was originally built in 1911. Designed by architect Clark Waggaman, it maintains its original historic details with ornate moldings, ceiling centerpieces, and tiles.

Sold for: $7,395,000
Size: 8-bed, 7.5-bath, 4,630-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: As the seventh most expensive sold house in 2014, this listing only offers one photo, but it assures the public that on the inside, it's going all out in luxurious finishings along with an elevator, private gardens, and three fountains.

Sold for: $6,855,000
Size: 8-bed, 7-bath, 6,158-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: The homebuyer must have wanted a big, BIG backyard because this listing has a lot to offer. With 1.66 acres of land, this listing offers multiple terraces, lush gardens, and a great view of the Spring Valley forest.

Sold For: $6,833,333
Size: 7-bed, 10-bath, 9,700-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: This Georgian country home sits on 1.4 acres of pure luxury. As the tenth most expensive home sold in 2014, this listing features a swimming pool, a four-car garage, and a courtyard.