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Virginia BeachRUDEE HEIGHTS480 Southside Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10628716 · record updated Jun 18, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$2,695,000
$749 / sqft · est. $15,901/mo →
5beds
4.2baths
3,600sqft
71days on market

480 Southside Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Under ContractResidential · built 1974 · RUDEE HEIGHTS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water, Deep Water Access.

Frontage

Waterfront ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Incredibly rare opportunity to own one of the area's premier deep-waterfront homes! This stunning Dutch Colonial sits on Lake Wesley in Rudee Inlet with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. A true waterman's dream featuring a 50 ft floating dock, 10 ft depth at low tide, and no bridges to navigate. Updated throughout and filled with coastal charm, the home offers an open layout with water views from nearly every room. The main house includes 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a half bath. A private in-law suite serves as a 5th bedroom with a full kitchen, full bath, and balcony overlooking the inlet. A versatile bonus room off the garage can function as a 6th bedroom or media/game/rec room with its own kitchenette and half bath. Outdoor living shines with multiple decks, covered and uncovered seating areas, plus an outdoor kitchen, shower, bath, and ample storage. A truly unique coastal home—schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of John Christian · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10628716

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

480 Southside Road is a five-bedroom, four-full-and-two-half-bath home in Virginia Beach, offering 3,600 square feet of living space just minutes from Dam Neck Annex and the Atlantic shoreline — a rare combination of size, location, and coastal access.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 480 Southside Road apart is the sheer scale of the floor plan paired with an address that puts you genuinely close to the water and two major military installations. Five bedrooms and four full baths give large households or multi-generational families room to breathe, while the 1974 build era means solid construction on an established lot — the kind of bones that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.

RUDEE HEIGHTS and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Virginia Beach is one of those cities that surprises people who only know it as a summer destination. Yes, the oceanfront is spectacular in July — but the real draw for full-time residents is how livable the city is year-round. If you've ever wondered about things to do at VA Beach in winter, the answer is: quite a lot. The boardwalk stays walkable, the restaurant scene runs at full speed, and the quieter off-season rhythm is something locals genuinely love. The southern end of the city, where Southside Road sits, has a distinctly residential feel — mature trees, established lots, and neighbors who've been around long enough to know each other's names. This is Virginia Beach without the tourist traffic, close enough to the oceanfront to enjoy it, far enough away to feel like home.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 480 Southside Road. The Virginia Beach oceanfront is a short drive east, and the shops and restaurants along General Booth Boulevard cover most everyday errands. Kroger and a range of dining options are within a few miles, and the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge is close enough for a spontaneous afternoon hike or kayak launch. First Landing State Park, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and the broader resort strip are all reachable without committing to a long drive — making weekends genuinely flexible.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Dam Neck Annex is roughly five minutes away, and NAS Oceana is about seven — two of the most significant installations in Hampton Roads, both within easy reach. A VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many families expect, and the location means short commutes regardless of which base you're assigned to. Five bedrooms gives everyone their own space, which matters when the household is full.

For buyers drawn to character

Built in 1974, 480 Southside Road carries the kind of architectural presence that comes from a half-century of settling into a neighborhood. The lot is established, the proportions are generous, and the address sits in a part of Virginia Beach that feels genuinely rooted rather than recently developed. If you're drawn to homes with history and real square footage over cookie-cutter construction, this is the kind of property worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 480 Southside Road from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is approximately five minutes away by car, making 480 Southside Road one of the more conveniently located addresses in Virginia Beach for personnel assigned there.

How far is 480 Southside Road from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is about seven minutes from the property, giving households with assignments at either installation a straightforward daily commute.

Is 480 Southside Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate designation.

What is the lot and home size at 480 Southside Road?

The home offers 3,600 square feet of living space across five bedrooms and four full and two half baths, situated on an established lot in the southern Virginia Beach area.

Does 480 Southside Road have an HOA?

HOA status for this address is noted in the property details section — if an association applies, its rules and any community guidelines will be listed there.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well — reach out to get a straightforward conversation about 480 Southside Road and whether it fits your plans.

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

1974

Price / sqft

$749

HOA

None

Taxes

$13,576/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10628716

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Half baths
2
Approx. sqft
3,600
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Slate, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
12
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Screened Porch, Rec Room, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Sustainability
Engineered Wood Products, Recirculation Hot Water
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Front Fenced
Waterfront
Deep Water,Deep Water Access
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Nat Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
RUDEE HEIGHTS
Zoning
R75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Multi Car, Off Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Military Aircraft Zone Information

Aircraft Noise

70-75 dB DNL

Accident Potential Zone

Not in a mapped Accident Potential Zone

Source: U.S. Navy AICUZ — Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (via city GIS)

Explore this neighborhood

Rudee Heights

Rudee Heights is a compact waterfront neighborhood at the south end of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, set on the peninsula between Lake Rudee and Lake Wesley near Rudee Inlet.

3

For sale now

$176K

HH income

81.7%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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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

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$15,901/mo

Principal & interest

$13,984

Property tax

$1,131

Home insurance

$786

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

193% of $1,399,600

City assessment record · taxes $13,576/yr

Land share of assessed value

70% — $980,000

Improvements $419,600 · 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

$1,061,000$2,095,000

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.

604 Fort Raleigh DR · 0.3 mi · 3,414 sqft$1,125,000 sold 2026-05
417 Croatan Hills DR · 0.4 mi · 3,702 sqft$1,061,000 sold 2026-07
832 Surfside AVE · 0.6 mi · 3,624 sqft$1,375,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$2,695,000

Price / Sq Ft

$749

Annual Taxes

$13,576

Monthly Tax

$1,131

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.50%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 8, 2026$2,695,000
Currently listed$2,695,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

93% above assessment

Total Assessed

$1,399,600

Land

$980,000

Improvement

$419,600

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 480 Southside Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are W.T. Cooke Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Virginia Beach Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), First Colonial (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 480 Southside Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 480 Southside Rd?+
Yes — CoreStrength Center is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 480 Southside Rd?+
Grommet Island Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 480 Southside Rd?+
Prise's Food Mart is about 0.8 miles away. The closest dining on record is Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar (0.4 mi).
Is 480 Southside Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,Deep Water Access.
Does 480 Southside Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 480 Southside Rd built?+
It was built in 1974, 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 John Christian · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10628716

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