Del Ray, VA

The fall brings an instant surprise of color to the cheeks of the neighborhood. Greens surrender to orange, red, and rust-colored spangles that witness the area youth bouncing their basketballs and firing away at the basket. Halloos and fist-pumps celebrate success followed by chiding banter.

Many who live in this neighborhood work in the Washington, DC area. Sloughing the cares and concerns of their labor, they come home to a safe and comfortable environment. The central business area of the neighborhood is along Mount Vernon Avenue. On this street, cozy businesses still exist, turning a kind smile on the world, attracting customers with a wink and a nod instead of the brazen splash of colorful advertising.

The neighborhood attracts first-home buyers with affordable and varied housing. The average home price in the Del Ray area runs at $401.00 per square foot. That makes the normal three-bedroom home of 1400 square-feet come in at a price of $561,400. If you prefer more room in your home, the price-per-square-foot ratio remains the same. The homes in the area are varied. In some sections you may find the standard ranch-style one-floor home, in others, you find Craftsman Homes and Continental styles as wells as modern condos and townhouses. Within walking distance, there are homes worth over a million next to homes that you can purchase for far less.

Renting a house, condo, townhouse, or apartment is easy in Del Ray. Homes rent for an average of $2.02 per square-foot. The average monthly payment for a home runs around $2100.00 per month, close to the average for the Washington Metro area. However, for that price, you get the peace of mind of living in an area that is free from the bustle of Washington while being close enough to drive or use public transport with ease.

The options to transport from Virginia to Washington are considerable. You can make the 10-minute drive yourself, use a bus, or call a taxi. The George Washington Parkway and I-395 are close at hand. The Braddock Road Metro station for the Blue and Yellow lines is placed in the southern section of the neighborhood and is within walking distance of nearly every home. With a large number of Universities in the Alexandria, Virginia and Washington, DC area, many students exercise the option to live in the Del Ray neighborhood. Often seen walking from homes to transports carrying notepads and laptops, students find the peace and tranquility of the area to be conducive to study.

Families, students, and visitors find many things to do in the neighborhood that are unique to its makeup. The cozy eateries and coffee shops along Mount Vernon Avenue provide a diverse diet with considerable ethnic diversity. “First Thursday,” is a monthly event celebrating the season and the month that is beginning. Every first Thursday of the month, shops take to the streets to present something new, something different, and something very Virginia. Sometimes the events are classic, sometimes they are quirky, and sometimes they are weird, but they are always fun. The yearly “Music Festival” accents summer months, and every fall the “Art on the Avenue” celebration takes over Mount Vernon Avenue with new and classic art presentations. The “Halloween Parade” encourages participants of all ages. Seniors walk amongst children, masked, joking, and playing roles while bands offer various music styles from block to block along the Avenue. At Thanksgiving, the “Turkey Trot” is a forty- year tradition that is a lively way to open the season, to be immediately followed by the neighborhoods Holiday Tree Lighting.

For those looking for the night-life, the scene is sublime with an outdoor cinema where you can enjoy family-friendly films while lying on the ground covered by a blanket munching on home-made popcorn. For indoor entertainment, visit the Birchmere where famous musical performers play your favorite tunes while you sit close to bask in their talent. The 500-seat auditorium is famous for its acoustics and its friendly confines.

Del Ray Property Management

Our property management team specializes in residential areas throughout Del Ray, VA. We offer multiple services to take your rental property and convert it into reliable income. We have a thorough screening process that helps to identify the right tenants for your property. Our team works hard to keep both parties happy through effective communication, bulletproof lease agreements, and timely monthly rent collection. We offer maintenance services to enhance the property and ensure that it will retain or increase in value. We oversee everything, allowing you to sit back and relax and know that your property and your tenants are in good hands.

Contact us today if you are ready to receive a comprehensive analysis of your rental property and to inquire about our Del Ray area property management services.