Charlestowne is a Virginia Beach suburb developed in the early 1980s. It is convenient to shopping centers in Kempsville and Greenbrier, Regent University to the west, and the forested Stumpy Lake Natural Area to the east for nature hikes. Its location and modestly sized single-family homes can appeal to Virginia Beach area military and government employees or buyers looking to downsize or find starters.
Buyers can find a market full of single-family homes ranging from $400,000 to $500,000, varying by square footage. A drive through Charlestowne reveals grid-patterned streets dotted with occasional pine trees, with residential roads branching into cul-de-sacs. Most neighborhood homes were built in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. As reflected by the common brick ranch and Colonial Revival styles. “Many residents are in the military, as well as other area industries,” says Cary. “For some retirees, it can be attractive because of its ranch-style homes and great layouts; if someone’s looking for one-level living, they can downsize here.”
Charlestowne Athletic Park features baseball diamonds, basketball courts and a playground. Stumpy Lake Natural Area is east of the neighborhood and features more than two miles of forested trails, and a 278-acre lake where locals can go kayaking or fish for largemouth bass. The park also hosts the 18-hole Stumpy Lake Golf Course, a public club where golfers can spot the occasional fox, deer or eagle along the Bermuda grass fairways.
“Shoppers tend to stay closer to home, but there are plenty of options in the surrounding area,” says Cary. “[It’s] centralized with plenty of shopping and excellent restaurants, both in Kempsville and nearby Greenbrier.” The Woods Corner Shopping Center lies beside Charlestowne on Old Ridge Road and hosts a Food Lion and Walmart for grocery options, as well as Kelly’s Tavern, a chain bar and grill in the Hampton Roads region. Down the street from the shopping center is Back Bay Farmhouse, brewing local beers and ciders in Virginia Beach for decades. Greenbrier Market Center is less than 4 miles west of Charlestowne and features department stores like Target and Old Navy, as well as a Best Buy for the latest tech.
The Charlestowne Area Civic League, a voluntary neighborhood association, organizes numerous annual events. There’s the annual Santa in the Park event, where families can bring a food bank donation to meet Santa. This is followed by a holiday parade around the community. There’s also a community yard sale every year, as well as seasonal plantings around neighborhood signs to beautify the area.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is the main district serving Charlestowne. Students here can attend Centerville Elementary, which Niche rates an A-minus. They can then advance to Brandon Middle, which is rated B-plus, and finish at the A-rated Tallwood High, which is within the neighborhood, for a convenient walking commute. The neighborhood is also about two miles from Regent University, a private Christian institution with over 10,000 students enrolled as of 2023.
Commuters working active-military jobs can reach Oceana Naval Air Station in 11 miles, or around half an hour. Interstate 64 connects cities across Hampton Roads and Central Virginia and is accessible a mile west of Charlestowne. Hampton Roads Transit buses stop along Kempsville Road to the west for wider regional access, and Norfolk International Airport is 11 miles north and offers domestic flights.
William Matthews
Creed Realty
(757) 260-3689
48 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$290,000 Price
Hazel Coleman
RE/MAX Allegiance
(757) 683-0994
51 Total Sales
4 in Charlestowne
$331K - $425K Price Range
David Douglas
Michael Brown Real Estate LLC
(757) 828-1083
25 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$256,000 Price
Brenda Armitage
Swell Realty Co
(757) 568-8760
34 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$312,000 Price
Kenneth Foster
COVA Home Realty
(757) 799-1262
153 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$399,000 Price
Carrie Long
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
(757) 607-4796
97 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$353,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Charlestowne | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Charlestowne, Virginia Beach sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Charlestowne, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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