Del Ray Home Listings

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ VAAX2064472 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Located just one block from The Avenue, this charming 1920s Del Ray bungalow offers the character of a classic neighborhood home. The property already includes convenient rear parking, while an existing curb cut at the front offers the potential to create additional off-street parking. A quintessential new front porch welcomes you into a bright interior filled with natural light. The kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, a professional-style range, and a breakfast bar that opens comfortably into the main living space. The home also includes four bedrooms, an updated bathroom, and a lower level providing laundry and valuable storage space. Outside, the expansive backyard offers plenty of room for dining, entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. With shops, restaurants, neighborhood favorites, and Metro access all nearby, the location delivers everything people love about Del Ray while remaining just minutes from Old Town. For anyone who cannot decide between living in Del Ray or being close to Old Town, this home asks: Why not both?

206 E Nelson Ave, Alexandria

$1,995,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ VAAX2063926 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 508 E Custis Avenue, a luxury home in Del Ray, Virginia, built from the ground up in 2018. This beautiful home boasts nearly 4000 finished square feet and has been lovingly maintained and curated with custom woodwork, stylish wallpaper and beautiful window coverings. The charming front porch greets you to this stunning expanded craftsman. Enter into the foyer and find a large bedroom (makes a great office too!) to your right and an adjacent full bathroom. Perfect for working from home or hosting overnight guests! A spacious dining room is to the left, flowing seamlessly to the butler's pantry and bar - perfect for entertaining and hosting dinners with family and friends. Just beyond is the gourmet kitchen - with Viking appliances, an oversized island and storage for days, the kitchen is truly the heart of the home. A breakfast area is found off the kitchen and overlooks a fabulous family room. With space for everyone to cozy-up to the fire, the family room is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A stunning patio with mature trees and landscaping is ideal for working from home on crisp, fall days or hosting weekend BBQs. A convenient mudroom with cubbies/lockers rounds out this floor. Head upstairs and find four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite boasts a luxurious en-suite bath with double vanities, stand-up shower with double shower heads, a soaking tub and a private water closet. Three additional bedrooms - two with custom wallpaper, light fixtures and trim work - share a hall bathroom. A laundry room rounds out the upper level. Head downstairs to the spacious recreation room - perfect for game nights, checking out the newest blockbuster or as a play area. The sixth bedroom and a fourth full bathroom are also found on this level as well as a utility room with additional storage- this large room could easily be used as a gym! The rear, fully fenced yard has been lovingly cared for and features beautiful plantings, flowering perennials and evergreen trees. The driveway is convenient and allows for easy access to the mudroom entrance. Solar panels have been purchased and provide energy savings and very reduced electric bills! You will love living in Del Ray with easy access to charming shops and restaurants, the weekly farmer's market, local events and festivals plus all the shops and restaurants in Potomac Yard/Oakville Triangle/Crystal City. Walk to the Metro or jump on the GW Parkway - commuting is a dream! Close to Reagan National Airport and DC - this location is amazing. Owner will convey a membership to Little Hunting Park Pool with purchase! Welcome home!

508 E Custis Ave, Alexandria

$2,775,000

7 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ VAAX2058950 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Recently appraised on June 1, 2026 for $2,800,000. Introducing 14 E Monroe Ave — a thoughtfully designed 2026 custom home by the Zelaya Homes Real Estate and Construction Team, created with an emphasis on timeless design, functional living, and high-quality craftsmanship throughout. From the moment you enter, the home feels different. Every space was intentionally designed to feel open, comfortable, and usable, with a layout that simply makes sense for everyday living. Oversized windows flood the home with natural light, while 10-foot ceilings on the main level and 9-foot ceilings upstairs and downstairs create an airy, spacious feel across all three finished levels. Wide-plank White Oak engineered hardwood floors, custom millwork, designer tile selections, brushed brass fixtures, and curated finishes throughout give the home a warm, elevated aesthetic without feeling overdone. The chef’s kitchen serves as the heart of the home, seamlessly connecting to the dining and living spaces as well as the screened porch for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Designed for both entertaining and real life, the kitchen features SKS luxury appliances including a 42” built-in refrigerator, 36” gas range, double wall ovens, microwave drawer, oversized island with prep sink, extra storage and seating, quartz countertops, double-stacked cabinetry, under cabinet and toe kick lighting, walk-in pantry, butler’s pantry with beverage fridge, custom panel-front dishwasher, and abundant built-in storage throughout. The family room is anchored by a gas fireplace with custom built-ins, while the mudroom creates a practical everyday drop zone rarely executed this well. The main level also includes a private study with full ensuite bath, ideal for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living, plus a separate powder room. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms feature custom closet systems, ceiling fans with solid wood blades, and thoughtfully designed bathrooms. The primary suite includes three closets, including a walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with heated floors, soaking tub, dual-head shower, double vanity, LED-back lit mirrors, and private water closet. A full laundry room is conveniently located on the upper level. The finished basement continues the same level of design and functionality with a large rec room, wet bar with beverage fridge and open shelving, full bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, bonus room for gym, office, or storage use, and a separate walk-out entrance. As an added bonus, the property also includes a detached garage with a fully finished studio ADU apartment above. This permitted living space includes its own kitchen, full bath, laundry, separate HVAC, water heater, electrical panel and private entrance — perfect for guests, extended family, au-pair living, home office use, or supplemental income potential. The exterior is equally impressive, featuring HardiPlank siding, standing seam metal roof accents, architectural shingles, Trex composite decking, wood-paneled porch ceilings, and a custom arched front entry door that creates unforgettable curb appeal. Additional features include Cat6 wiring throughout, LED recessed lighting with dimmers, EcoBee thermostats, two HVAC zones, epoxy garage floors, EV charging prewiring, commercial-grade drainage systems, and professional landscaping with new sod. Located near the border of Del Ray and Rosemont, the home enjoys a unique setting on a corner lot that provides more breathing room than typically found in the area. The fenced front and back yards, three private parking spaces, adjacent park and playground, and walkability to Mount Vernon Avenue shops and restaurants make this an incredibly rare combination of lifestyle, location, and design.

14 E Monroe Ave, Alexandria

$2,995,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ VAAX2049380 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

THE DUCHESS OF DEL RAY - Available FOR SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 26 YEARS - FULLY RENOVATED AND WITH A SEPARATE, FULLY FUNCTIONAL SECONDARY BUILDING IN REAR. The main building operated as The ANNE WELSH SALON with THE WELSH WOOD WORKING SHOP in the secondary building. SITED ON FIVE COMMERCIAL LOTS AND 14, 289 square feet, with 12 parking places, this is a prime location on MOUNT VERNON AVENUE. Offered with the property are architectural plans for an additional retail and rental building that could be built on the site with appropriate City approvals. Original 2001 survey and 2025 City of Alexandria tax records available here in the documents section. Call lister for architectural plans. The main building contains 3,020 sq. ft. which includes the basement and the woodworking shop contains 1,530 sq. ft. for a total of 4,550 finished sq. ft. in the two buildings. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS - live & work on site. Convert the woodworking shop to a four bay garage with a rental apartment above and build a 2-4 unit apartment building on the corner - or - create your own design of mixed use buildings. Possibilities include: Transform the main building into a retail space with a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment above with separate entrance, laundry & balcony. Rent the wood working shop out as two one bedroom apartments each with separate entrances or as two commercial/retail spaces each with separate entrances. IMAGINE AN EVENT SPACE IN THIS SERENE SETTING WITH ABUNDANT PARKING OR A RESTAURANT, A B & B, AN ART GALLERY OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE! A SPA IN THE HEART OF DEL RAY AND WELLNESS CENTER IN THE HEART OF DEL RAY MIGHT BE DIVINE! APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH LISTING AGENT. SE SELLERS WILL CONSIDER LEASING BOTH BUILDINGS TO A SINGLE TENANT SUBJECT TO SALE OF PROPERTY. PLEASE CONTACT LISTER WITH QUESTIONS.

2100 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria

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Fantastic Homes For Sale In Del Ray, VA (Alexandria)

Updated November 2020

Del Ray, a neighborhood in Alexandria, has long been known for the bustling, creative energy it brings to the area. The neighborhood has the perfect motto for what you can find there: it’s “where Main Street still exists.”

Centered on Mount Vernon Avenue, the Del Ray neighborhood has independent shops, a farmer’s market, art events, and more great activities all alongside interesting and unique Del Ray homes.

Looking in the Del Ray area brings together the convenience of living in Alexandria while gaining some small-town charms as well. Homes for sale in Del Ray, VA, have a lot to offer; what should you expect when moving to this area?

Neighborhood Intro: Del Ray (Alexandria, VA)

Del Ray is one of many neighborhoods in the larger Alexandria. This bustling neighborhood surrounds a 1.5-mile strip of businesses, shopping, eateries, and more. While it’s not a top-listed tourist destination, it’s an exciting, creative, and fun place to be.

From funky art deco architecture to interesting festivals, there is always something to see in Del Ray. Living in this community brings you face-to-face with not only the history of the region but also with the exciting vibrancy the community still has today.

Alexandria Housing Market

On the whole, Alexandria has a very competitive housing market. Many homes sell for at or over list price, so things move very quickly. Often, homes are on and off the market in under a week. Home shopping in Alexandria means you need to be ready to make a quick decision.

When searching specifically for Del Ray homes, things can get even more competitive because of the limited size of the neighborhood and how popular the region is. Del Ray is easily one of the most competitive neighborhoods in the area, and homes often sell in less than one week.

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Schools In Alexandria

Children living in Alexandria are assigned to Alexandria City Public Schools.

South Del Ray residents attend the following schools:

Elementary and middle: Jefferson-Houston
High: T.C. Williams High School

North Del Ray residents attend the following schools:

Elementary: Mount Vernon Elementary School
Middle: George Washington Middle School
High: T.C. Williams High School

The exact schools any child in the district attends depend on their home address; you can check the assigned school district using this tool.

How To Buy A Home In Del Ray, Alexandria

As mentioned above, the housing markets in Del Ray and Alexandria, VA, are very competitive. If you are ready to move forward with finding a home there, working with an experienced agent is key.

You need an agent who is ready to:

Gather listings quickly
Schedule showings ASAP
Communicate with listing agents efficiently
Advise and draft offers with expedience

Experienced agents, particularly those who have worked in Del Ray or other Alexandria neighborhoods before, will be best equipped to help you make a successful home purchase.

Real Estate Taxes In Alexandria

Taxes for all neighborhoods in Alexandria are set each year by the Alexandria City Council and can be found on their official website. Del Ray Homes are subject to a tax rate of 1.13% as of writing.

If you owned a property that is worth $250,000 in Del Ray, your annual property tax would be around $2,825.

Alexandria Homes For Sale

If you’re ready to see what Alexandria homes in the Del Ray neighborhood are available right now, scroll back up to the top of this page to see the latest listings. Updated daily from the MLS, you can expect to find the newest properties in your desired neighborhood right here.

If you’re ready to look beyond Del Ray apartments in Alexandria, VA, to other Northern VA condos, you can find those apartments and more here.

What To Do In Del Ray, Alexandria

What do people do while hanging out in Del Ray? For the most part, people migrate to the main street area along Mount Vernon Avenue. Here, you can find many exciting things to do:

Buy specialty cheeses at the local cheesemonger
Visit a coffee shop (or three) for brunch
Picnic in the local Charles W. Hill Park
Go to the Art on the Avenue festival in October

Find Your Home In Del Ray

If you’re ready to explore the homes for sale in Del Ray, VA, reach out to a local experienced agent today. This vibrant neighborhood offers a great blend of community, convenience, and fun. What are you waiting for? Begin the hunt for your home in Alexandria.

Looking to buy or sell a home in Northern Virginia?
Contact me. Tel. (703) 462-0700