Property Attributes
- MLS#VAAX2049380
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyALEXANDRIA CITY
- CityAlexandria
- NeighborhoodDel Ray
- Zip22301
- StyleVictorian,Craftsman
- Year Built1914
- Taxes$ 21126
- Price$ 2,995,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2511
- Lot Size0.33 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
THE DUCHESS OF DEL RAY - Available FOR SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 26 YEARS - FULLY RENOVATED AND WITH A SEPARATE, FULLY FUNCTIONAL SECONDARY BUILDING IN REAR. The main building operated as The ANNE WELSH SALON with THE WELSH WOOD WORKING SHOP in the secondary building. SITED ON FIVE COMMERCIAL LOTS AND 14, 289 square feet, with 12 parking places, this is a prime location on MOUNT VERNON AVENUE. Offered with the property are architectural plans for an additional retail and rental building that could be built on the site with appropriate City approvals. Original 2001 survey and 2025 City of Alexandria tax records available here in the documents section. Call lister for architectural plans. The main building contains 3,020 sq. ft. which includes the basement and the woodworking shop contains 1,530 sq. ft. for a total of 4,550 finished sq. ft. in the two buildings. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS - live & work on site. Convert the woodworking shop to a four bay garage with a rental apartment above and build a 2-4 unit apartment building on the corner - or - create your own design of mixed use buildings. Possibilities include: Transform the main building into a retail space with a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment above with separate entrance, laundry & balcony. Rent the wood working shop out as two one bedroom apartments each with separate entrances or as two commercial/retail spaces each with separate entrances. IMAGINE AN EVENT SPACE IN THIS SERENE SETTING WITH ABUNDANT PARKING OR A RESTAURANT, A B & B, AN ART GALLERY OR A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE! A SPA IN THE HEART OF DEL RAY AND WELLNESS CENTER IN THE HEART OF DEL RAY MIGHT BE DIVINE! APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH LISTING AGENT. SE SELLERS WILL CONSIDER LEASING BOTH BUILDINGS TO A SINGLE TENANT SUBJECT TO SALE OF PROPERTY. PLEASE CONTACT LISTER WITH QUESTIONS.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Call School Board Elementary School | Call School Board Middle School | Call School Board High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Listed $3,995,000 |
| 1/31/2026 | 7$3,750,000 |
| 3/14/2026 | 7$3,495,000 |
| 4/24/2026 | 10$3,150,000 |
| 6/23/2026 | 5$2,995,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2511 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Radiator |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Settlement |
| Roof | Architectural Shingle |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer |
| Zoning | CL |
| Architectural Style | Victorian,Craftsman |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| School District | ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
| Year Built | 1914 |
| View | City |
| Levels | 3 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Building Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Accessibility | Chairlift |
| Additional Parcels Description | There are five commercial lots included in this sale with the main building and the secondary building sited on these lots. |
| County | ALEXANDRIA CITY |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | DEL RAY |
| Facing Direction | East |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Transportation | Airport less than 10 miles,Bus Stop less than 1 mile,Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Corner of Mount Vernon Ave and E Windsor Ave |
| City | ALEXANDRIA |
| Disclosures | Lead Based Paint - Federal,Prop Disclosure |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 14289.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 1861330.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 21126.0 |
| Property Condition | Excellent |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Floors In Unit Count | 3 |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 1192.75 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | Yes |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://homevisit.view.property/2345799?idx=1 |
| Total SQFT | 3020 |
| Location Type | Corner Lot/Unit |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | 521-525 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Crown Moldings,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Window Treatments,Wood Floors |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Basement | Connecting Stairway,Partially Finished,Side Entrance,Other |
| Flooring | Concrete,Engineered Wood,Hardwood,Carpet |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Total Stories | 3 |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Bay/Bow |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2511 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Kitchen,Foyer,Bedroom 1,Commercial/Retail Space,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Laundry Type | Main Floor,Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT | 509 |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Estimated |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 2 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Above Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Extensive Hardscape,Flood Lights,Underground Lawn Sprinkler,Gutter System |
|---|---|
| Pool | No Pool |
| Fencing | Board,Decorative |
| Parking Features | Concrete Driveway,Paved Driveway,Private,Surface |
| Lot Features | Additional Lot(s),Corner,Landscaping,Level,Premium,Road Frontage,Subdivision Possible |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | This property includes the main building where the Anne Welsh Salon operates as well as the secondary building which houses Welsh Wood Working as an independent structure with a workshop and office/g |
| Total Parking Spaces | 12 |
| Type of Parking | Driveway,Parking Lot,Off Street |
| Land Use Code | 34 |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Spa | No |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.33 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 269360.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| Parking Lot - # of Spaces | 6 |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 1 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 2 | Attached Bathroom,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Built-Ins | ||
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 2 | |||
| Bedroom 1 | Upper 1 | |||
| Commercial/Retail Space | Main | Crown Molding,Flooring - Engineered Wood,Lighting - Ceiling,Window Treatments | ||
| Commercial/Retail Space | Main | Crown Molding,Flooring - Engineered Wood,Lighting - Ceiling,Window Treatments | ||
| Commercial/Retail Space | Main | Built-Ins,Countertop(s) - Ceramic,Flooring - Engineered Wood,Lighting - Ceiling | ||
| Foyer | Main | |||
| Kitchen | Upper 1 | Countertop(s) - Quartz,Window Treatments | ||
| Living Room | Upper 1 | Built-Ins,Crown Molding,Flooring - HardWood |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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