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$625,000
$256 / sqft · est. $3,895/mo →
4beds
3baths
2,440sqft
0days on market

1581 Lake James Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

New ListingResidential · built 1984 · LAKE JAMES

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Bulkhead, Dock, Lake.

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock

Shoreline

Bulkheaded

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Located in the desirable Virginia Beach community of Lake James and situated on the lake itself, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a home that has been cared for over the years while taking advantage of a setting that feels like a retreat. Thoughtful and recent updates to the kitchen and bathrooms accompany important maintenance updates like a newer roof and HVAC. Amazing space inside and beautiful grounds outside from the deck to the dock allowing for so many opportunities to see what makes life on Lake James so special!

Listing courtesy of Carrie Long · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10649042

Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$256

HOA fee

$28/mo

Taxes

$5,301/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10649042

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,440
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Partial,Rail
Waterfront
Bulkhead,Dock,Lake
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2841
Subdivision
LAKE JAMES
Zoning
R10
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

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

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Explore this neighborhood

Lake Christopher

Lake Christopher is a scenic family-friendly neighborhood known for its beautiful waterfront views, lake-oriented recreational amenities, parks, and convenient shopping access.

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For sale now

$100K

HH income

83.7%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$3,867/mo

Principal & interest

$3,243

Property tax

$442

Home insurance

$182

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$28

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 & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$361,500 – $629,000

The 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.

1704 Macgregory St · 0.8 mi · 2,300 sqft$629,000 sold 2026-04
1524 Brendle CT · 0.7 mi · 2,196 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-08
1333 Church ST · 0.4 mi · 2,049 sqft$444,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$625,000

Price / Sq Ft

$256

Annual Taxes

$5,301

Monthly Tax

$442

HOA fee

$28 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 14, 2026$625,000—
Currently listed—$625,000—

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Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1581 Lake James Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Fairfield Elementary (VaHome School Score 6.9/10), Brandon Middle (VaHome School Score 6.1/10), Tallwood (VaHome School Score 7.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1581 Lake James Dr 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 1581 Lake James Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bulkhead,Dock,Lake.
Does 1581 Lake James Dr 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 na.
When was 1581 Lake James Dr built?+
It was built in 1984, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Carrie Long · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10649042

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1581 Lake James Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 · MLS #10649042 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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