Living Like a Local in Del Ray

In Alexandria’s colorful Del Ray neighborhood, family, creativity and locally-owned are the name of the game, with tons of shops, events and restaurants dotting the streets, that are both great for newcomers and beloved by residents. Found yourself meandering along or just off Mount Vernon Avenue, the area’s main strip? Experience Del Ray like a local would (and does!) and stop into these popular haunts. Birchmere Music Hall specializes in contemporary and up-and-coming country, blues and folk up close (as the seats are only feet from the stage), historically hosting big names like Johnny Cash and Ray Charles. Each first Thursday of the month, the Del Ray community comes together for live entertainment, food vendors and family fun—even a majority of the shops stay open late! Even President Obama has visited this locally-owned pizza shop, which touts an impressive list of pies and beer. Read More: Living Like a Local in Del Ray - extraALEX Latest Listings In Del RAy

This is a charming 2 bedroom 1 bath Garden-level condo in the heart of Rosemont.

1 W Maple St #101

Almost 1,000 square feet. Beautiful, real hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted with new stainless steel kitchen appliances, washer and dryer in unit and new hot water heater. Small breakfast area in the kitchen which has lots of cabinet space and the living room is large enough for a more formal dining area. The condo also includes an additional storage unit in the building, which has a call box and separate entry key for security. Water, trash and exterior maintenance is included with the condo fee. A short walk to both King St and Braddock Rd metro stations. Walking distance to Del Ray and Old Town, so many options for restaurants, bars shopping and grocery. This is rare opportunity in a great building. It won't last! [Rosemont Station - $475,000]

Expanded Rosemont Park bungalow.

301 E Oak St

Exquisitely updated interior. High ceilings, gorgeous open kitchen with stainless steel appliances (new fridge in 2022) and granite countertops, lots of storage. Beautiful oversized windows to let in plentiful sunshine and overlooking a quiet street. Main level bedroom can also be used for den, home office. Full bath and laundry on main level as well. Hardwood flooring throughout ample main level living space, which includes a living room and dining room as well as an additional flex area on the way to the patio - could make a great den area, play area, workspace, exercise room, additional dining area - use your imagination. Upstairs, enjoy a private primary bedroom and bath with large walk in closet and gorgeous windows. Two additional generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. Dual zone HVAC with new lower level unit and humidifier in 2018. Desirable landscaped and fully fenced (new fence in 2021) lot with lovely paved patio and plenty extra space for storage in an oversized shed. Short walk to Braddock or King Street Metro. Walk to Del Ray, Old Town, restaurants, shops, boutiques, groceries -- everything Alexandria has to offer. [Rosemont Park - $1,225,000]

Impressive END UNIT 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ParkFairfax condo with plentiful updates and outdoor entertainment space! Updates all over in this one, including 2023 kitchen remodel to include granite countertops, updated kitchen flooring, new tile backsplash, and new refrigerator.

3212 Wellington Rd #103

New patio installed in 2023, which is perfect for entertaining or enjoying a morning cup of coffee while taking in your view of nature and trees. Fresh paint in the entire unit in 2024. You will love the parquet flooring & sun filled spaces throughout! This owner has also replaced windows, the baseboard heating units, and all AC units. Laundry is also included in the home with new units installed in 2019! Elfa storage systems installed in primary bedroom closets and plentiful pantry storage in dining area. 2 large bedrooms with ample closet space, and updated bathroom flooring and beautiful travertine tile shower. You will love the nature-like setting around this home, while enjoying the convenience of ample street parking and plentiful nearby entertainment and shopping. Condo fees include water, gas and 6-days-a-week trash removal, along with outdoor maintenance, and access to three pools, tennis courts and fitness facility. Enjoy nearby Shirlington, Old Town, Del Ray & Bradlee Shopping Center. Easy commuting with quick access to I-395 quickly getting you to the Pentagon, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Amazon HQ2 and DC! [Parkfairfax - $442,500]

Stately, Timeless Elegance -custom living at its finest! Located in close proximity to MVCS, St Stephens/ St Agnes Lower School and Alexandria Country Day School- to name a few! DC and Old Town Alexandria are easy commutes.

3107 Russell Rd

No detail has been spared in this spectacular property. Built in 2008 this home has been recently updated throughout. This gracious center hall/ antique brick Colonial features 6,000+ square feet of living space on four floors. There is flex space throughout with five-seven bedrooms and an in-law/ nanny suite on the lower level with private entrance. The main level features a primary suite- one of three and this one with deck access. On the above grade lower level is a covered outdoor patio, gym or screening room, wine cellar, a behemoth bar with full kitchen application, gas fireplace, private nooks, a second bedroom, bathroom suite, and second laundry. The quiet parlor/ library and grand dining room greet you on either side of entry; next ahead is the heartbeat of the home with its gathering great room, gas fireplace and coffered ceilings. The kitchen’s premier appliances, butler's and storage pantries and oversized island are eloquent. Upstairs are three-four spacious bedrooms. The third primary bedroom is oversized with a sitting area, gas fireplace and brand new opulent, spa-like bath with soaking tub, separate steam shower, double sinks and access/ option to have one or two walk-in closets and laundry. A third bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and two others could potentially share a jack and jill bath. From this level is a full staircase access to the top-level flex space- could be a great in-home office, playroom or another bedroom. The paved driveway leads to an oversized two car garage and offers ample parking. The private outdoor deck is approachable from multiple directions and compliments the great entertaining floor plan throughout. And as you could expect the roof is long -lasting slate. [Mount Ida - $2,650,000]

Del Ray, Real Estate

Will Nesbitt

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Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia. Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.