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Virginia BeachSALEM WOODS1608 Shrewsbury Ct✓ Source: REIN MLS #10630240 · record updated May 20, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1608 Shrewsbury CT, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23456 - Main photo
$615,000
$228 / sqft · est. $3,751/mo →
5beds
3baths
2,700sqft
8days on market

1608 Shrewsbury Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

SoldResidential · built 1985 · SALEM WOODS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Prepare to be captivated by this beautifully updated 5 bedroom 3 full bath home nestled on a cu-lde-sac. Right away you are greeted with the inviting front porch. You will love the stunning new kitchen. It features custom cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, a chic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, island, and eat in kitchen area. Plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. There is no shortage of space with its generously sized bedrooms! Lovely open floor plan with tons of natural light. Two living areas, stunning LVP flooring, vinyl tread flooring in the 2 car garage, and expansive back deck for unwinding! Conveniently located near entertainment, shops, dining and interstate. Too many features to list. Come see for yourself!

Listing courtesy of Tracy-Anne Mosley · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10630240

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1608 Shrewsbury CT — a five-bedroom, three-bath home in Virginia Beach's Salem Woods neighborhood. Built in 1985, this 2,700-square-foot property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac street with everyday conveniences, green space, and two military installations all within a short drive.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms and three full baths across 2,700 square feet gives this Salem Woods home a footprint that's genuinely hard to find at this size in the zip code. The 1985 construction era means real room dimensions — not the compressed layouts common in newer builds — and a cul-de-sac court address keeps through-traffic out of the picture entirely. That combination of space, layout generosity, and street-level quiet is the core of what makes this address stand out.

SALEM WOODS and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Salem Woods is a well-established residential neighborhood in the southwestern Virginia Beach corridor, zip code 23456. Streets here are lined with mature trees, and the cul-de-sac layouts that define much of the community create a low-traffic, neighborhood-first feel that's become harder to find in newer developments. Homes were largely built through the 1980s, so the lots are generous and the setbacks give each house room to breathe. If you're doing a virginia beach property search and prioritizing space over flash, Salem Woods consistently surfaces as one of the better-value pockets in the city. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area in the country, which means Salem Woods residents enjoy suburban calm while still being connected to the oceanfront, Town Center, and the broader Hampton Roads metro. The neighborhood sits in Virginia Beach's Princess Anne district, giving you easy access to both the city's inland parks system and the commercial corridors along Holland and Princess Anne Roads.

What's nearby

Daily errands are genuinely easy from Shrewsbury Court. A Food Lion is 0.8 miles out, and a Walmart Supercenter is just 0.9 miles — groceries covered in either direction. When you'd rather someone else cook, Nile2shoreeats is only 0.4 miles away, and Bowl&berry and Sal's NY Slice Pizzeria are both within 0.7 miles. For a quick coffee run, Gong Cha is 0.9 miles out. Fitness is close too — HOTWORX Virginia Beach Salem is under a mile. Best of all, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and Rosemont Forest East are both within 0.4 miles, putting trails and open green space practically at your back door.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

USCG Finance Center Chesapeake is about 11 minutes from the door, and NAS Oceana is roughly 12 — two major installations within a single commute window. For a household using VA loan benefits or working out BAH, five bedrooms and three baths means everyone gets space, and the cul-de-sac location adds a layer of quiet that military families with kids tend to prioritize. Salem Woods has historically been a go-to neighborhood for Coast Guard and Navy households for exactly these reasons.

For families upgrading

If your current home has outgrown your family, 2,700 square feet with five bedrooms and three full baths is the kind of layout that actually solves the problem. Separate bathrooms mean morning routines don't become a negotiation. The cul-de-sac setting in Salem Woods keeps street traffic minimal — a real plus when kids are involved — and having Rosemont Forest East and Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation both within 0.4 miles means outdoor time is a walk away, not a drive.

More buyer questions

How far is 1608 Shrewsbury CT from USCG Finance Center Chesapeake?

The drive from Shrewsbury Court to USCG Finance Center Chesapeake runs approximately 11 minutes under typical conditions. It's one of the more convenient commutes available for Coast Guard personnel stationed there.

How far is 1608 Shrewsbury CT from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is about 12 minutes from this address by car. That puts it well within the range most Navy households consider a workable daily commute.

What neighborhood is 1608 Shrewsbury CT in?

The property is located in Salem Woods, an established residential neighborhood in the southwestern Virginia Beach corridor, zip code 23456, within the city's Princess Anne district.

Is 1608 Shrewsbury CT in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing before making any purchase decision in coastal Virginia.

Are there parks near 1608 Shrewsbury CT?

Yes — Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation and Rosemont Forest East are both within 0.4 miles of the property, making them genuinely walkable from the front door.

Want to know more about 1608 Shrewsbury CT or Salem Woods? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are local experts — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1985

Price / sqft

$228

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,572/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10630240

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,700
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Room
Interior features
Fireplace Wood, Walk-In Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Exterior features
Cul-De-Sac, Deck, Wooded
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric,Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SALEM WOODS
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

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

Explore this neighborhood

Salem

Salem is a large residential area in the southern part of Virginia Beach, centered on Salem Road and stretching toward Lynnhaven Parkway and South Independence Boulevard.

$430K

Median sale · 12 mo

$236

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

18

For sale now

$119K

HH income

88.9%

Owner-occupied

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

Explore Salem
Map of Salem with neighborhood boundaryNeighborhood

Virginia Beach real estate

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$3,751/mo

Principal & interest

$3,191

Property tax

$381

Home insurance

$179

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Asking vs. assessment

130% of $471,400

City assessment record · taxes $4,572/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $170,000

Improvements $301,400 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$500,000$729,999

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.

2609 Embers CT · 1.8 mi · 2,582 sqft$620,000 sold 2026-05
2241 Margaret DR · 2.1 mi · 2,682 sqft$650,500 sold 2026-06
4212 Periwinkle CT · 2.1 mi · 2,730 sqft$649,500 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$615,000

Price / Sq Ft

$228

Annual Taxes

$4,572

Monthly Tax

$381

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.74%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 12, 2026$615,000
Price increasedMay 20, 2026$615,000+$20,000
SoldMay 15, 2026$615,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

30% above assessment

Total Assessed

$471,400

Land

$170,000

Improvement

$301,400

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1608 Shrewsbury Ct in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Glenwood Elementary (GreatSchools 6/10), Salem Middle (GreatSchools 8/10), Salem (GreatSchools 8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1608 Shrewsbury Ct 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 1608 Shrewsbury Ct?+
Yes — HOTWORX - Virginia Beach, VA - Salem is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1608 Shrewsbury Ct?+
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1608 Shrewsbury Ct?+
Food Lion is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is Nile2shoreeats (0.4 mi).
Does 1608 Shrewsbury Ct have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1608 Shrewsbury Ct built?+
It was built in 1985, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Tracy-Anne Mosley · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10630240

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1608 Shrewsbury Ct, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 · MLS #10630240 · 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.