Alexandria's beloved "Main Street" neighborhood — walkable, friendly, and full of character.
Del Ray is Alexandria's beloved "Main Street" neighborhood — a walkable, tight-knit community built around Mount Vernon Avenue's indie cafés, murals, breweries, and boutiques. Known for its charming early-20th-century bungalows and genuine small-town warmth, Del Ray is one of the most sought-after places to live in the DC metro for families and professionals alike.
"Where Main Street still exists" — Mount Vernon Avenue is lined with locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, anchored by year-round community traditions like First Thursdays and the famous Art on the Avenue festival. It's stroller- and dog-friendly, social, and proudly independent.
Del Ray is best known for its craftsman bungalows, cottages, and rowhomes — many lovingly restored — plus newer infill and townhomes. Demand consistently outpaces supply, making it one of Alexandria's most competitive and rewarding neighborhoods to buy in.
Del Ray sits between Old Town and Potomac Yard, with the new Potomac Yard Metro station nearby, easy access to Route 1 and the GW Parkway, and a short hop to DCA and Washington, DC — small-town feel with big-city access.
Browse current listings, or reach Artur directly for private and off-market opportunities.
Mostly craftsman bungalows, cottages, and rowhomes — many restored — along with newer townhomes and condos, on tree-lined, walkable streets.
Its walkable Mount Vernon Avenue, strong community events, and family-friendly character make it one of the DC metro's most in-demand neighborhoods.
Browse current Del Ray listings below, or call Artur Guney at (703) 402-7500 for a tailored search and off-market options.
