Just south of Old Town Alexandria, Belle Haven is one of Northern Virginia's most elegant and established neighborhoods. Tracing its roots to the 1920s, when a civil engineer transformed former farmland into a residential enclave alongside the new Belle Haven Country Club, this leafy community of roughly 400 to 500 homes has long been a destination for senators, military families, and Washington's well-heeled. Set on spacious, tree-lined lots overlooking the Potomac River, Belle Haven offers a rich variety of architecture — stately manors, classic Colonials, Cape Cods, charming cottages, and select new construction — all within a quiet, well-manicured setting.
Life in Belle Haven blends timeless charm with modern convenience. Residents enjoy walkable access to the private Belle Haven Country Club, with its acclaimed 18-hole golf course, tennis complex, pool, and clubhouse dining, as well as Fort Willard Park, the Belle Haven Marina, and the scenic Mount Vernon Trail along the river. The neighborhood is known for its close-knit, social atmosphere, with beloved traditions like the annual Fourth of July parade and Easter egg roll. Nearby Belle View Shopping Center adds everyday dining and shopping just minutes from home.
For buyers seeking riverside elegance, established prestige, and an unbeatable commuter location near Old Town, I-495, and the George Washington Parkway, Belle Haven delivers a rare combination of community, character, and convenience.
10,205 people live in Belle Haven, where the median age is 44.8 and the average individual income is $86,659. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Belle Haven, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Georgetown Olive Oil Co., Unwined, and BT Fitness.
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| Dining · $$ | 2.36 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 0.39 miles | 53 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.02 miles | 46 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.29 miles | 43 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.39 miles | 27 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.24 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.08 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.02 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.79 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.41 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.04 miles | 31 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
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Belle Haven has 4,529 households, with an average household size of 2.24. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Belle Haven do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,205 people call Belle Haven home. The population density is 3,277.07 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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