Michael Rankin

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Michael Rankin is a Managing Partner of Sotheby's International Realty, Mid-Atlantic in Washington, DC. He has more than 35 years of experience in the real estate industry and has worked with a broad range of clients.

He is consistently ranked as the number-one individual agent in Washington, DC and is among the 50 most successful agents in the country, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. A noted expert in the luxury real estate market, Mr. Rankin has appeared on CNBC and in publications including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Business Journal, Forbes, Financial Times, Bloomberg, and The New York Times.

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By the Numbers

Career Highlights

Individual Agent in Washington, DC

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY AGENT NATIONWIDE - REAL TRENDS

#65

Agent in US Per Real Trends and Wall St Journal

$220M+

Total Sold Volume in 2025

Past Transactions

Historical Sales

Sold

Lush garden with pink flowers, mature trees, and a stone path.

2601 30TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008

$23,000,000

2320-2330 S St NW, Washington, DC 20007

$23,000,000

Property Details

Sold

Estate home across a pond, framed by autumn trees at sunset.

21846 TRAPPE ROAD, UPPERVILLE, VA 20184

$19,800,000

11 Beds

13 Baths

17,000 Sq.Ft.

Property description

Set amid the picturesque countryside of Upperville, Virginia, Ayrshire Farm rises from the landscape with a presence that feels both timeless and stately. Encompassing 571 acres in the heart of the...

Property Details

Sold

1150 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, MCLEAN, VA 22101

$17,500,000

6 Beds

10 Baths

14,421 Sq.Ft.

Property description

Located in the heart of prestigious Langley Farms, 1150 Chain Bridge Road exemplifies the timeless, understated elegance of the New England architectural style. A subtle stone wall covered with ivy...

Property Details

Sold

1405 34th St NW, Washington, DC 20007

$17,250,000

Property Details

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Properties for Sale in Washington, DC

For Sale
$9,750,000

2040 S STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- 12 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 17,010 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$8,950,000

2934 GLOVER DRIVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
- 6 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 8,240 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$6,995,000

3515 WOODLEY ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 6,310 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$6,800,000

1614 20TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- 1 Bed
- 4 Baths
- 9,247 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$6,450,000

3101 ELLICOTT STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- 7 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 7,718 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$5,700,000

4410 MEADOW ROAD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 7,297 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,995,000

3045 DAVENPORT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,206 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,945,000

1698 32ND STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,995 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,500,000

2915 Q STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,090 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,990,000

3218 NEWARK STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,600 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,250,000

3108 DUMBARTON STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,654 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,200,000

3915 HILLANDALE COURT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,071 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,995,000

901 26TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20037
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,700 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,650,000

1243 34TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,756 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,650,000

7115 EXFAIR ROAD, BETHESDA, MD 20814
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,717 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$1,499,000

3306 CATHEDRAL AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,937 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$899,000

3303 WATER STREET NW Unit: 3B, WASHINGTON, DC 20007
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 934 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$895,000

5000 BATTERY LANE Unit: 704, BETHESDA, MD 20814
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,747 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$750,000

1835 PHELPS PLACE NW 42, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
$12,500/mo

2660 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #3C, WASHINGTON, DC 20008
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,139 Sq.Ft.

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Areas of Expertise

Neighborhoods

Bethesda, MD
Chevy Chase, DC
Cleveland Park
Forest Hills
Georgetown
Kalorama
Kent
McLean, VA
Palisades
Potomac, MD
Spring Valley
Wesley Heights
Woodley Park

Explore Bethesda, MD

Bethesda is northwest of Washington and was named after the Bethesda Meeting House.
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Explore Chevy Chase, DC

Chevy Chase, D.C., is one of the most well-known suburban-style neighborhoods in the city.
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Explore Cleveland Park

More than a century ago, it was home to many summer retreats, where Washingtonians could escape the heat and congestion of downtown.
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Explore Forest Hills

Beneath the shady tree canopy lay winding roads and homes in a wide variety of architectural styles.
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Explore Georgetown

Georgetown is bordered by the Potomac River, Rock Creek Parkway, and Georgetown University.
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Explore Kalorama

Five former U.S. presidents, including Barack Obama, have resided in Kalorama.
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Explore Kent

Kent is located between MacArthur Boulevard and Battery Kemble Park.
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Explore McLean, VA

McLean is one of Washington’s oldest suburbs, with a mix of older Colonial Revivals, Mid-Century ranches, and new construction.
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Explore Palisades

The Palisades is a neighborhood at the city’s northwest edge near Georgetown University.
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Explore Potomac, MD

Named after the river, Potomac is 14 miles northwest from downtown Washington.
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Explore Spring Valley

Spring Valley is known for its large residences, suburban setting, and tree-lined streets.
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Explore Wesley Heights

Wesley Heights offers diverse residential styles, typically on sizeable lots.
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Explore Woodley Park

In 1990, part of Woodley Park was included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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