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Buying or Selling a Home in the
Del Ray Neighborhood of
Alexandria, Virginia?
  
Del Ray Fast Facts:
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5 - U.S. Census Bureau data for Del Ray
Location of Del Ray:
Roughly speaking, the Del Ray neighborhood of the city of Alexandria is bordered on the north by West Glebe/East Glebe Road, on the east by Rte. 1/Jefferson-Davis Highway, on the south by Braddock Road, and on the west by Russell Road.
Del Ray Highlights:
"First Thursday" is a unique Del Ray event where on the first Thursday of each month May-September from 6-9 p.m., you can visit the neighborhood's unique shops, view artwork at galleries and shops showcasing many local artisans, dance to live music by local performers, and enjoy food and drink at award-winning restaurants.
Snapshot of the Del Ray Real Estate Market (MLS listings only):
As of July 27, 2008, over the last 30 days 24 homes sold, ranging from a 1 bed unit (Auburn Village condo) for $179,900 to a 5 craftsman style single family detached home for $1.095 million. Thirty-four homes were under contract, ranging from a 1 bed unit (Auburn Village condo) listed for $179,900 to a 4 bed colonial style single family detached home listed for $899,900. On July 27, 2008, there were 54 homes for sale, ranging from a 2 bed duplex listed for $180,000 to a 6 bed colonial style single family detached home listed for $1.195 million. I would be glad to help you sell or buy a home in Del Ray. Please contact me!
Notes on Del Ray:
Del Ray is a charming neighborhood just south of Arlington and north of Old Town, founded in the late 1800's. In the early 1900's the community became a bedroom community for those working in Washington, D.C. Today Del Ray is known as a neighborhood offering unique housing and shopping options in a community that has a small town feel. The housing stock is varied in age and architectural style, but tends to be dominated by single family homes and townhouses (e.g., Warwick Village); there are a limited number of condos and they tend to be garden-style buildings (e.g., Auburn Village).
The Del Ray Citizens Assn. works to "keep its members informed of many aspects of Alexandria City life, including land use, public safety, volunteer opportunities, City Commissions, Alexandria Public Schools, parks and recreation facilities, transportation, business, housing, and many other major issues which impact quality of life." The Del Ray Sun is the community's newspaper. For the past 30 years the Potomac West Business Assn. has been "undertaking special programs, neighborhood improvement projects, and promotional events" to support the Del Ray neighborhood. The restaurants and shopping in Del Ray are unique, not national chains, and concentrated along Mt. Vernon Avenue. There's also a small weekly farmer's market on Mt. Vernon Avenue from April through September. There are no large grocery stores in Del Ray, but there are several within a 10-minute drive.
The Braddock Road metro station borders the southeastern end of the neighborhood, and Del Ray is also well served by Metrobus and Alexandria's DASH bus service. On the eastern edge of Del Ray is the Monroe Street Bridge, which transfers drivers from roughly Old Town to Del Ray and neighboring Potomac Yards. The bridge is undergoing a total realignment. The related construction is major, but the end result will be a much easier drive. Read more about the Potomac Yard Development.
If Del Ray sounds interesting to you, use my portal to search the listings in zip code 22301; no other website can offer you more up-to-date information on all homes listed with any real estate brokerage in the area. If you have a home in Del Ray that you are considering selling, I would be more than glad to speak with you.
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Other Alexandria Neighborhoods:
Old Town | Rosemont
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