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.
Additional parcels included: There are five commercial lots included in this sale with the main building and the secondary building sited on these lots.
Parcel number: 14890510
Zoning: CL
Zoning description: Commercial
Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian,Craftsman
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
Wood Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
Excellent
New construction: No
Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
Subdivision: Del Ray
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $1,193/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,861,330
Annual tax amount: $21,126
Date on market: 9/5/2025
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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 / Guest Suite Above And Separate Driveway Entrance.
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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