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4beds
2.1baths
2,337sqft
$220per sqft
20days on market

1520 Saybrook Cv, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

ActiveResidential · built 1979 · LAKE CHRISTOPHER · MLS #10656184

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated home featuring numerous recent improvements, including a new 2026 roof, appliances, lighting, kitchen, bathroom vanities, and flooring throughout. This neighborhood offers lakes, beaches, docks and boat ramps! Where you can enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, and many more year round activities! Located near Kemps River shops, Kempsville, and convenient major routes. Two wood fireplaces, pond, and shed to convey as-is.

Listing courtesy of Anthony Teta · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10656184

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1979
Price / sqft$220
HOA fee$37/mo
Taxes$4,057/yr
CountyVirginia Beach VA
MLS #10656184

HOA association includes

DockGround MaintPlaygrounds

$37/mo HOA fee · per the REIN MLS listing record. Confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,337
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Other
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Balcony, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
LAKE CHRISTOPHER
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1520 Saybrook Cove sits in a quiet Virginia Beach cul-de-sac, offering four bedrooms and over 2,300 square feet in a well-established 1979 neighborhood. Groceries, coffee, and parks are all within half a mile. The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about seven minutes away.

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Why this home stands out

The cul-de-sac address on Saybrook Cove is a genuine advantage. Traffic stays low, and the lot gets the extra breathing room that a street-end position provides. With 2,337 square feet, four bedrooms, and two and a half baths, there is real space to spread out. The 1979 build era means established trees, mature landscaping, and a neighborhood that has had decades to settle into its character.

LAKE CHRISTOPHER and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Saybrook Cove sits inside the Brigadoon area of Virginia Beach — a neighborhood of tree-lined streets and traditional single-family homes built mostly in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The lots are generous by city standards, and the mature canopy gives the whole area a settled, shaded feel. Cul-de-sacs like this one are common here, which keeps through-traffic minimal. Brigadoon Pines Park is just half a mile away, and Brigadoon Woods Park is under a mile. The neighborhood connects easily to Kempsville Road and Indian River Road, so you can reach most of Virginia Beach without touching a highway. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast. It ranges from the Oceanfront resort strip in the east to quiet inland neighborhoods like this one in the west. The city runs its own transit system and has invested heavily in parks, trails, and recreation centers. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach will notice that the 23464 zip code offers some of the most accessible day-to-day living in the city.

What's nearby

Daily errands are remarkably easy from 1520 Saybrook Cove. Harris Teeter is 0.3 miles away, Food Lion is 0.4 miles, and ALDI is just 0.5 miles — three grocery options within a short drive. Starbucks Coffee Company and Wawa are both 0.3 miles out for morning routines. Dinner options include ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi and Sakatomo Sushi, both within 0.3 miles, plus Little Caesars Pizza for an easy weeknight. Planet Fitness and Natural Bodyz Fitness 24/7 are both under a mile away for workouts.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about seven minutes from the front door. Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 15 minutes away. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Virginia Beach, and the 23464 zip code has a strong track record with VA appraisals. The cul-de-sac location and move-in-ready square footage make the transition straightforward.

Room to grow

Four bedrooms give everyone a dedicated space. The half bath on the main level keeps the morning routine from bottlenecking. At 2,337 square feet, there is room for a home office, a playroom, or both. The cul-de-sac position means minimal street traffic, and Brigadoon Pines Park is half a mile away for outdoor time.

More buyer questions

How far is 1520 Saybrook Cove from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The drive is about seven minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes it one of the closer residential options to the base in the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake area.

How far is 1520 Saybrook Cove from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly 15 minutes away by car. The route via Indian River Road or Military Highway is straightforward with no major bottlenecks outside of peak hours.

What grocery stores are near 1520 Saybrook Cove?

Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and ALDI are all within half a mile. You can reach all three without leaving the immediate neighborhood corridor.

Is 1520 Saybrook Cove in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What schools serve 1520 Saybrook Cove?

Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Tallwood High School or homes for sale zoned for Indian Lakes Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can change.

Want to see 1520 Saybrook Cove in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty can arrange a walkthrough and answer every question you have about the neighborhood.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighTallwood High School
7.2/10
Down 0.6 from 2024–25
MiddleBrandon Middle School
5.2/10
Down 0.9 from 2024–25
ElementaryIndian Lakes Elementary School
6.3/10
Up 0.5 from 2024–25

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

USCG Finance Ctr

Coast Guard

14min·6.1mi

NNSY

Navy

27min·12.5mi

USCG Portsmouth

Coast Guard

24min·8.2mi

NAS Oceana

Navy

28min·12.5mi

NMCP

Navy

29min·12.9mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

12.6 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhoodLake Christopher

Lake Christopher is a lakefront subdivision in ZIP 23464, in the Indian Lakes area of southern Kempsville.

$468KMedian sale · 12 mo
$238Sold $/sq ft
15dDays on market
3For sale now
$100KHH income
83.7%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

Estimates only. Taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$3,160/mo

Principal & interest

$2,672

Property tax

$338

Home insurance

$150

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$37

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & historyComparables

Asking vs. assessment123% of $418,200City assessment record · taxes $4,057/yr
Land share of assessed value38% · $160,000Improvements $258,200 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$500,000 – $592,000The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
1944 Breck AVE · 1.4 mi · 2,369 sqft$525,000 sold 2026-09
1821 Silveria ST · 1.2 mi · 2,588 sqft$575,000 sold 2026-06
901 Emory CT · 1.5 mi · 2,130 sqft$505,000 sold 2026-11

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$514,900

Price / Sq Ft

$220

Annual Taxes

$4,057

Monthly Tax

$338

HOA fee

$37 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.79%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 2, 2026$514,900—
Price reducedOct 22, 2026$514,900−$5,000
Currently listed—$514,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

23% above assessment

Total Assessed

$418,200

Land

$160,000

Improvement

$258,200

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

20 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
1520 Saybrook Cvthis home$514,90042.12,337$220
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1520 Saybrook Cv in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Indian Lakes Elementary (VaHome School Score 6.3/10), Brandon Middle (VaHome School Score 5.2/10), Tallwood (VaHome School Score 7.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1520 Saybrook Cv in a flood zone?
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is there a gym near 1520 Saybrook Cv?
Yes — The Iron Asylum Gym - Kempsville is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1520 Saybrook Cv?
Brigadoon Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1520 Saybrook Cv?
Harris Teeter is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi (0.6 mi).
Does 1520 Saybrook Cv have an HOA?
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A. Association amenities on record include: Dock, Ground Maint, Playgrounds.
When was 1520 Saybrook Cv built?
It was built in 1979, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.

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