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!
For sale
$625,000
1581 Lake James Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
4beds
2,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.28 Acres Lot
$621,000 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$28/mo HOA
What's special
Beautiful grounds outsideAmazing space insideNewer roof
- 3 days |
- 1,368 |
- 46 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carrie Long,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-481-3710
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10649042
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Permanent Stairs,Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,440 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Rail,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Dock, Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 14559608670000
- Zoning: R10
- Other equipment: Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
- Utilities for property: Cable Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake James
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $28 monthly
Location
- Region: Virginia Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $546,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,301
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
Estimated market value
$621,000
$590,000 - $652,000
$2,829/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,301 -1.3% | $546,500 +0.8% |
| 2024 | $5,370 +3.9% | $542,400 +3.9% |
| 2023 | $5,167 +9.7% | $521,900 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $4,710 +17.7% | $475,800 +17.7% |
| 2021 | $4,004 -4.5% | $404,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $4,194 +12.2% | $378,700 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $3,739 | $373,000 |
| 2018 | $3,739 +8.1% | $373,000 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $3,460 +1.3% | $345,100 |
| 2016 | $3,417 +3.2% | $345,100 +3.2% |
| 2015 | $3,312 | $334,500 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $3,312 | $326,800 +2.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $318,100 -14% |
| 2012 | -- | $369,700 -1.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $375,300 -9.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $412,800 -6.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $441,248 +14.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $385,784 +30.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $295,968 +18.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $250,304 +13.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $221,124 +4.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $211,240 +5.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $200,624 |
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Neighborhood: Mears Corner
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fairfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Brandon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Tallwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairfield Elementary
- Middle: Brandon Middle
- High: Tallwood
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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