4 days on market
$449,900
209 Lake Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
MLS# 10638062 · SHADOWLAWN · Virginia Beach VA
Updated 20 hours ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,767/mo
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Price / sq ft
$375
1,200 sq ft
Days on market
4
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1983
43 yrs old
Beds
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,200
Garage
No
About this home
Lakefront coastal living awaits just steps from the beach in the sought-after Summer's Point community. Wake to panoramic views of Lake Holly and enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your living room and private patio. Extensively updated, this home features luxury vinyl plank flooring, crown molding, fresh paint, and a shiplap accent wall with an electric fireplace. The gourmet kitchen offers sleek quartz countertops, gl…
Listed by Carol Hall · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
209 Lake Drive sits in Virginia Beach's Shadowlawn neighborhood — a compact, well-located two-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1983 with 1,200 square feet, steps from the oceanfront energy of the resort strip and just seven minutes from two major military installations.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 209 Lake Drive apart is its genuinely walkable position in Shadowlawn, where coffee, food, fitness, and green space are all within a few blocks. You're close enough to the Virginia Beach oceanfront to feel the energy of the resort area without sitting directly on the tourist corridor — a rare balance that gives you lifestyle access without the noise tax.
SHADOWLAWN and the Virginia Beach real estate market
Shadowlawn is one of those Virginia Beach neighborhoods that locals quietly love. Tucked just inland from the resort strip, it has a relaxed, established character — modest homes on real streets, neighbors who actually know each other, and a walkability score that most Virginia Beach addresses can't touch. You're a short stroll from Virginia Legends Park, Side Street Cantina, 2D Cafe & Eatery, and Virginia Beach Coffee Co, which means your morning routine and your Friday night can both happen without getting in a car. The city itself stretches from the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, and that geography shapes everything — the culture, the food scene, the outdoor options. People often ask about things to do at va beach in winter, and Shadowlawn residents already know the answer: the restaurants stay open, the trails stay walkable, and the oceanfront is genuinely beautiful when the summer crowds are gone. Virginia Beach is a city of 460,000 people with a small-town feel in its neighborhoods, and Shadowlawn captures that well.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from 209 Lake Drive. Prise's Food Mart is just 0.2 miles away for quick grocery runs, with Price Chopper at 0.9 miles for a fuller shop and Tienda Latina La Tapatia 2 at 0.7 miles adding excellent variety. For fitness, CoreStrength Center is 0.3 miles out, and TakeOver Athletics Shadowlawn and What's Your Excuse Fitness are both within 0.4 miles. Virginia Legends Park is practically at your doorstep at 0.1 miles, and 17th Street Park and Barreled Sculpture are both reachable in a short walk. Side Street Cantina and 2D Cafe & Eatery are each 0.1 miles away — close enough for a weeknight dinner without planning ahead.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Dam Neck Annex and NAS Oceana are both seven minutes from 209 Lake Drive — an unusually short commute that keeps your options open regardless of assignment changes. A VA loan can make this two-bed, two-bath home very accessible, and the Shadowlawn location means you're never far from the base, the beach, or the things that make off-duty time worth having.
For first-time buyers
At 1,200 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, 209 Lake Drive is a manageable, right-sized first home in a neighborhood where you can actually walk to coffee, food, and a park. Shadowlawn's established character means you're buying into a real community, and a VA loan could make the numbers work better than you might expect if you qualify.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 209 Lake Drive from Dam Neck Annex?
Dam Neck Annex is approximately seven minutes from 209 Lake Drive by car, making it one of the shorter military commutes available in the Virginia Beach area. NAS Oceana is also about seven minutes in a different direction, which gives this address strong flexibility for dual-military households or assignment changes.
What neighborhood is 209 Lake Drive in?
209 Lake Drive is located in Shadowlawn, an established residential neighborhood in Virginia Beach positioned just inland from the oceanfront resort area. It's known for walkable streets, proximity to dining and parks, and a quieter feel compared to the resort strip itself.
Is 209 Lake Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 209 Lake Drive is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for this specific parcel. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as coastal Virginia Beach addresses can vary significantly by exact location.
How walkable is the Shadowlawn neighborhood in Virginia Beach?
Shadowlawn is genuinely walkable by Virginia Beach standards — Virginia Legends Park, Side Street Cantina, 2D Cafe & Eatery, and Virginia Beach Coffee Co are all within 0.1 miles of 209 Lake Drive. Grocery options, gyms, and additional restaurants are within half a mile.
What is the square footage and layout of 209 Lake Drive?
209 Lake Drive offers 1,200 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1983 as a single-family residential property. It's a compact, efficient layout well suited to individuals, couples, or small households who want proximity to the Virginia Beach oceanfront without a large home to maintain.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Shadowlawn and the Virginia Beach military corridor well. Reach out to talk through 209 Lake Drive or explore what else is available in the area.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,200
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$449,900
Price / Sq Ft
$375
Annual Taxes
$3,612
Monthly Tax
$301
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.80%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 5, 2026 | $449,900 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $449,900 | — |
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About buying in Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory updates daily here. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 5 minutes.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,767/moPrincipal & interest
$2,334
Property tax
$301
Home insurance
$131
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.
Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10638062
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$449,900
209 Lake DR, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23451
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
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