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Virginia BeachLAKE SHORES5204 Lake Shores Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636452 · record updated Jun 25, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
5204 Lake Shores RD, VIRGINIABEACH VA 23455 - Main photo
$640,000
$234 / sqft · est. $3,943/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
2,738sqft
21days on market

5204 Lake Shores Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455

SoldResidential · built 1982 · LAKE SHORES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick ranch tucked away in the wooded Lake Shores neighborhood! Features include cathedral ceilings, a beautiful gas fireplace, plenty of storage, 2 hot water heaters, a bonus room off the kitchen perfect for a home office, gym or formal dining room and a 2.5 car garage with extra space for storage or a workshop. The glass sunroom overlooks the large backyard and offers a great place to relax or entertain. Major updates include windows, ductwork, flooring, crawl space work, and fence (2025), electrical panel upgrade (2024), kitchen countertops (2021), and A/C (2017). Conveniently located near bases, shopping, and dining!

Listing courtesy of Marcella Truitt · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10636452

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home built in 1982 with 2,738 square feet in Virginia Beach, sitting less than two miles from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and surrounded by nature trails, a fishing pier, and everyday conveniences.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5204 Lake Shores Road apart is the combination of genuine square footage — nearly 2,800 feet across four bedrooms — and an almost unbeatable position right at the edge of JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. You're also steps from Lake Smith Nature Area and Heroes Circle Nature Trail, which means green space and waterside walks are part of your daily routine, not a weekend drive.

LAKE SHORES and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Lake Shores Road sits in the northern reaches of Virginia Beach, a section of the city that feels quieter than its oceanfront reputation might suggest. This is a mature, established part of town where the streets are lined with full-grown trees and the lots have real breathing room. The broader area has a strong sense of community, partly because of its proximity to JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and the military families who have put down roots here over the decades. Virginia Beach as a whole offers one of the most livable environments on the East Coast — a city with genuine neighborhoods, a low-rise skyline, and access to both the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. Among va beach houses, properties in this northern corridor stand out for their lot sizes, their tree canopy, and the easy access to nature preserves that larger, denser neighborhoods simply can't offer. The zip code 23455 places you well within Virginia Beach city limits while keeping you close to the Hampton Roads regional network.

What's nearby

Everyday errands are genuinely easy here. Food Lion is 0.6 miles away for your weekly grocery run, and a Dollar General is just a mile out for quick stops. When you don't feel like cooking, Arby's, Jade Garden, and Taco Bell are all within 0.6 miles. For staying active, the MWR Outdoor Fitness Center and Rockwell Hall Gym are both about 0.8 miles away — convenient if you hold base access. Outdoors, Heroes Circle Nature Trail is a half-mile walk, Lake Smith Nature Area is 0.8 miles, and the Fishing Pier at the Lake is equally close — a rare combination of green space and waterfront access practically at your doorstep.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is roughly two minutes away by car, which makes 5204 Lake Shores Road one of the closest off-base options in Virginia Beach for active-duty families. Naval Station Norfolk is about 17 minutes out as well, giving you flexibility if your orders or your spouse's take you to either installation. A VA loan can make this kind of location even more accessible — and this property's square footage works well for families who need room to grow through multiple duty cycles.

For families upgrading

At 2,738 square feet across four bedrooms and two and a half baths, there's real room here for a family that has outgrown its starter home. The layout gives everyone space without feeling sprawling, and the proximity to Lake Smith Nature Area and the Fishing Pier at the Lake means kids have genuine outdoor destinations within a short walk. Virginia Beach winters are mild enough that those trails and green spaces stay usable year-round — a real advantage if you're thinking about va beach in winter livability.

More buyer questions

How far is 5204 Lake Shores Road from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story?

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is approximately two minutes by car from 5204 Lake Shores Road, making it one of the closest residential streets to the base's main gate. The short commute is one of the most practical advantages of this address for active-duty personnel.

How far is 5204 Lake Shores Road from Naval Station Norfolk?

Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 17 minutes away under typical traffic conditions, traveling west via Shore Drive and I-64. That drive time keeps dual-military households or families with connections to both installations well within a reasonable commute.

What parks and outdoor spaces are near 5204 Lake Shores Road?

Heroes Circle Nature Trail is 0.6 miles away, Lake Smith Nature Area is 0.8 miles, and the Fishing Pier at the Lake is also about 0.8 miles out. All three are walkable or a very short drive, giving you consistent access to green space and waterside recreation.

Is 5204 Lake Shores 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. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, particularly given the property's proximity to Lake Smith Nature Area.

Does the neighborhood near 5204 Lake Shores Road have an HOA?

HOA status for this specific property should be confirmed through current public records or a title search, as community association boundaries in this part of Virginia Beach can vary by subdivision and lot. Your agent can pull that detail quickly during the due-diligence process.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get a straight answer on anything this page didn't cover.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1982

Price / sqft

$234

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,232/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636452

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

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

$3,943/mo

Principal & interest

$3,321

Property tax

$436

Home insurance

$187

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

119% of $539,400

City assessment record · taxes $5,232/yr

Land share of assessed value

31% — $168,000

Improvements $371,400 · 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

$575,000$799,900

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.

5580 Memorial DR · 1.5 mi · 2,692 sqft$689,000 sold 2026-02
4777 Hermitage RD · 1.4 mi · 2,530 sqft$785,000 sold 2026-04
5468 Nature LN · 1.5 mi · 2,914 sqft$580,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$640,000

Price / Sq Ft

$234

Annual Taxes

$5,232

Monthly Tax

$436

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.82%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 4, 2026$640,000
Price reducedJun 25, 2026$640,000−$10,000
SoldJun 24, 2026$640,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

19% above assessment

Total Assessed

$539,400

Land

$168,000

Improvement

$371,400

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 5204 Lake Shores Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Shelton Park Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Independence Middle (GreatSchools 6/10), Bayside (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5204 Lake Shores Rd 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 5204 Lake Shores Rd?+
Yes — MWR Outdoor Fitness Center is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5204 Lake Shores Rd?+
Heroes Circle Nature Trail is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 5204 Lake Shores Rd?+
Food Lion is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is Arby's (0.6 mi).
Does 5204 Lake Shores Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5204 Lake Shores Rd built?+
It was built in 1982, 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 Marcella Truitt · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10636452

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5204 Lake Shores Rd, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 · MLS #10636452 · 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.