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

1581 Lake James Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Under ContractResidential · 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

Facts & features

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

About this home

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

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A four-bedroom, three-bath home built in 1984 on Lake James Drive puts you in a quiet Virginia Beach pocket with groceries, coffee, and two military installations all within a short drive — practical, spacious, and well-positioned in the 23464 zip code.

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Why this home stands out

With 2,440 square feet spread across four bedrooms and three full baths, 1581 Lake James Drive offers the kind of room-to-grow layout that's genuinely hard to find at this size in Virginia Beach's Kempsville-area corridors. The 1984 build era means solid construction with mature landscaping around it, and the Lake James Drive address puts you on a residential street that stays calm without feeling remote — a balance that takes real searching to land.

LAKE JAMES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Lake James Drive sits inside Virginia Beach's Kempsville district, one of the city's most established inland neighborhoods. Streets here are lined with mature trees, and the overall vibe is settled and residential — the kind of area where neighbors know each other and front yards get tended. Kempsville developed steadily through the 1970s and '80s, so the housing stock has character without the upkeep surprises of older construction. Virginia Beach as a whole gives you Atlantic Ocean beaches, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and one of the largest municipal footprints on the East Coast — yet this corner of the city stays genuinely quiet. Families comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach often discover that the Kempsville corridor offers more square footage per block than the resort-area zip codes, with commute times to both military and civilian employment that are hard to beat. The 23464 zip code is a practical, livable address.

What's nearby

Daily errands are almost effortless from Lake James Drive. A Walmart Neighborhood Market is just 0.6 miles out, with a Food Lion and Dollar General both within 0.8 miles — so a last-minute grocery run is never a project. For coffee before work, Pinup Coffee Co Cafe at Farmhouse is only four-tenths of a mile away, and 17 Hands Coffee gives you a second option at 0.6 miles. Dinner options are equally close: Punjabi Rasoi Indian cuisine, China Kitchen, and PiTA Restaurant are all within 0.6 miles. Staying active is easy too — The Iron Asylum Gym in Kempsville and VB KidFit are both under a mile, and Brigadoon Woods Park and City View Park round out the outdoor options at about a mile each.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is roughly seven minutes away, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard is about twelve — meaning a VA loan purchase here keeps both installations well within a manageable daily commute. Four bedrooms and three baths give a growing military household real breathing room, and the Kempsville location makes it easy to get on and off the major corridors that connect to the broader Hampton Roads base network.

For families upgrading

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Tallwood High School and homes for sale zoned for Fairfield Elementary School will find that 1581 Lake James Drive checks the space boxes that matter most: four bedrooms, three full baths, and 2,440 square feet to grow into. The Kempsville neighborhood is calm and established, parks are close, and kid-friendly fitness options like VB KidFit are less than a mile from the front door.

More buyer questions

How far is 1581 Lake James Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately 12 minutes from 1581 Lake James Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route connects easily via the main corridors linking Virginia Beach's Kempsville area to Portsmouth.

How far is 1581 Lake James Drive from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 7 minutes away, making this one of the closer residential options to that installation in the Virginia Beach area.

Is 1581 Lake James Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23464 zip code.

What grocery stores are near 1581 Lake James Drive?

A Walmart Neighborhood Market is 0.6 miles away, and both a Food Lion and a Dollar General are within 0.8 miles — three solid options all within a five-minute drive.

Does 1581 Lake James Drive have an HOA?

HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details; buyers should verify any association rules and restrictions directly through disclosure documents during the purchase process.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Kempsville market well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 1581 Lake James Drive.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

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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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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$3,867/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

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$445,000 – $575,000

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.

5313 Cannan Valley AVE · 1.4 mi · 2,187 sqft$465,000 sold 2026-04
5300 Hogge CT · 1.4 mi · 2,148 sqft$475,500 sold 2026-08
1953 Arlington Arch DR · 1.4 mi · 2,067 sqft$445,000 sold 2026-08

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 31, 2026$625,000—
Currently listed—$625,000—

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:

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Questions buyers ask

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.

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