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.
Charlotte Trux
KW Metro Center
(757) 384-9714
130 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$275,000 Price
Jessica Lewis
Iron Valley Real Estate Hampton Roads
(757) 255-5771
340 Total Sales
2 in Charlestowne
$414K - $440K Price Range
Troye Levin-Whiting
Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk
(757) 982-3709
117 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$370,000 Price
Neal Wilson
Patriot Property Management
(757) 859-9873
36 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$385,000 Price
Joshua Barras
Own Real Estate LLC
(949) 577-7421
96 Total Sales
1 in Charlestowne
$384,000 Price
Amber McCulloch
Family First Realty Inc
(757) 330-8480
24 Total Sales
2 in Charlestowne
$335K - $360K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Charlestowne | US |
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| 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 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Charlestowne, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $417,500.
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Median List Price
$420,000
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Median Sale Price
$417,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$417,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$422,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
25
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
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Number of Homes
797
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Number of Homes for Sale
4
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Median Year Built
1977
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Months of Supply
1.90
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,774
Below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,082
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
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$1,843 - $2,503 per month
$2,236 - $2,702 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
2
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Median Rent
$2,997
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,673
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,775
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,945
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,945
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Total Population
3,178
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Median Age
39
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Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$118,370
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$126,453
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High School Graduates
91.3%
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College Graduates
39.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
11%
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% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
47''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
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