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Mapping the 10 Most Expensive Homes That Sold in in 2014

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By Michelle Goldchain
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While Washingtonians spent over $13 billion on rent last year, homebuyers spent way more with mansions so luxurious they could rival the manor from Downton Abbey. Recently, MRIS released a top 10 list of the most expensive homes that sold in the D.C. Metro region in 2014. We decided to map the findings that ranged far and wide from Bethesda to Alexandria. For now, see which neighbors you should be most jealous of in our map.

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15 Dupont Circle

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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.

15 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

7979 Boulevard Drive

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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.

7979 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308

1645 31st Street

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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.

1645 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

5630 Wisconsin Avenue, Unit 1801

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Sold for: $8,650,000
Size: 4-bed, 4-bath, 6,737-square-foot apartment
The skinny: As the only condo on this list, this home proves its worth with its almost 360-degree view of Virginia and Bethesda. The listing includes a private marble foyer, huge walk-in closets, as well as a conservatory.

5630 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

5104 Moorland Lane

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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.

5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

1824 R Street

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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.

1824 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

2915 O Street

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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.

2915 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

6800 Hillmead Road

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Sold for: $7,350,000
Size: 6-bed, 8-bath, 9,423-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: Located in the Bradley Hill Grove community of Bethesda, this estate is perfect for any homebuyer who likest to stay active as it features a fitness room, racquetball court, and swimming pool.

6800 Hillmead Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

4800 Woodway Lane

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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.

4800 Woodway Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

2510 Foxhall Road

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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.

2510 Foxhall Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

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15 Dupont Circle

15 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

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.

15 Dupont Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20036

7979 Boulevard Drive

7979 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308

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.

7979 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308

1645 31st Street

1645 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

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.

1645 31st Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

5630 Wisconsin Avenue, Unit 1801

5630 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Sold for: $8,650,000
Size: 4-bed, 4-bath, 6,737-square-foot apartment
The skinny: As the only condo on this list, this home proves its worth with its almost 360-degree view of Virginia and Bethesda. The listing includes a private marble foyer, huge walk-in closets, as well as a conservatory.

5630 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

5104 Moorland Lane

5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

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.

5104 Moorland Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814

1824 R Street

1824 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

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.

1824 R Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009

2915 O Street

2915 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

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.

2915 O Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

6800 Hillmead Road

6800 Hillmead Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

Sold for: $7,350,000
Size: 6-bed, 8-bath, 9,423-square-foot single-family home
The skinny: Located in the Bradley Hill Grove community of Bethesda, this estate is perfect for any homebuyer who likest to stay active as it features a fitness room, racquetball court, and swimming pool.

6800 Hillmead Road, Bethesda, MD 20817

4800 Woodway Lane

4800 Woodway Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

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.

4800 Woodway Lane Northwest, Washington, DC 20016

2510 Foxhall Road

2510 Foxhall Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20007

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.

2510 Foxhall Road Northwest, Washington, DC 20007