Del Ray & Rosemont

Del Ray & Rosemont: Alexandria’s Neighborhood Charm If you’re looking for community spirit and everyday convenience, Del Ray and Rosemont offer some of Alexandria’s most beloved settings. Both neighborhoods combine historic character with modern living, making them favorites for families, professionals, and anyone who loves a strong neighborhood feel.

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Del Ray & Rosemont: Alexandria’s Neighborhood Charm

If you’re looking for community spirit and everyday convenience, Del Ray and Rosemont offer some of Alexandria’s most beloved settings. Both neighborhoods combine historic character with modern living, making them favorites for families, professionals, and anyone who loves a strong neighborhood feel.

Del Ray: “Where Main Street Still Exists”

Founded in 1894 as a planned streetcar community, Del Ray has held onto its small-town charm while growing into one of the most vibrant parts of the city. Mount Vernon Avenue—the neighborhood’s “Main Street”—is lined with local restaurants, coffee shops, music studios, fitness spaces, and boutiques. Community events like Art on the Avenue and weekend farmers markets keep neighbors connected year-round.

Housing here is just as varied as the vibe: you’ll find farmhouses, Craftsman homes, Sears kit bungalows, Virginia Colonials, and 1940s rowhomes along tree-lined streets.

Rosemont: Historic and Convenient

Tucked between Old Town and Del Ray, Rosemont offers quiet, leafy streets with timeless architecture. It’s known for its larger single-family homes, front porches, and strong sense of community. Families especially value Rosemont for its charm, stability, and proximity to schools and parks.

Commuting & Connectivity

Both Del Ray and Rosemont are unbeatable when it comes to convenience. The Braddock Road Metro, King Street Metro, and Amtrak Station are all close by, making it easy to get to DC, Reagan National Airport, or other parts of Northern Virginia. For those who prefer to bike or walk, trails and neighborhood sidewalks make daily life even smoother.

Why Buyers Love It

These neighborhoods offer the rare combination of charm, variety, and accessibility. Buyers are drawn to the strong community, unique homes, and the easy commute options that come with being right in the heart of Alexandria.

Why Sellers Shine

Well-maintained homes in Del Ray and Rosemont rarely stay on the market long. Their mix of character, walkability, and location makes them stand out—and consistently draws interest from buyers across the DC metro area.

✨ Thinking about buying or selling in Del Ray or Rosemont? Let’s connect—I’d love to walk you through the latest market trends and show you how to make the most of these special neighborhoods.

 
Del Ray is "Where Main Street Still Exists" with made-for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue dotted with independent shops, the Del Ray Famers Market, and a booming restaurant scene. Our favorite time to visit is for weekend brunch. Check out our blog post for suggestions about the best spots for brunch, including several that are in Del Ray. Del Ray is also known as “Well Ray” for its large community of holistic health businesses.
 
Eclectic shops and signature events like Art on the Avenue contribute to an artsy ambiance. Del Ray hosts the popular "First Thursday" events, in which every first Thursday of the month a new festival takes to the streets, attracting visitors and locals alike in search of family fun and a splash of local culture.
 
On the north side of Del Ray, find shows at America's legendary music hall, The Birchmere in the area known as Arlandria, also popularly known as Chirilagua, for the El Salvadoran village that was at one time home to many of its residents where now, small shops and restaurants with an international flavor line its streets.
 
Del Ray is adjacent to National Landing, a newly branded neighborhood encompassing parts of Pentagon City and Crystal City in Arlington and Potomac Yard in Alexandria, which is welcoming Amazon’s major new headquarters in Northern Virginia and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.
 

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