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Salem has quiet homes near Stumpy Lake and Oceana Naval Air Station
Bordered by Stumpy Lake’s natural areas and bracketed by golf courses, Salem is a friendly, pond-studded suburb just 9 miles from the Oceana Naval Air Station. “It’s like your typical small family neighborhood. You’ll see people walking around, there are little parks that are salt-and-peppered around the neighborhood that kids like to go to and parents take their kids to,” says Micah Lee, a Realtor at Seaside Realty who has sold homes in the area for seven years. “You’re always going to see somebody walking their dog and waving at you as you drive down the street.” Lee says that this atmosphere is helped along by Salem’s high concentration of military families. Despite the neighborhood’s usual quiet, it’s a short drive from local colleges, concerts at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater, usually simply called the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, and the buzzy Virginia Beach Farmers Market.
Surrounded by protected wetlands, Stumpy Lake Recreation Area gives Salem residents access to kayaking, walking paths, and natural scenery close to home.
Stumpy Lake Natural Area in Greenbrier East offers outdoor recreation, including kayaking, walking paths, and natural scenery.
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Single-family homes on cul-de-sacs
Salem’s residential streets are wide, quiet and often end in cul-de-sacs. Many have sidewalks shaded by small trees, but not all of them do. Smaller ranch-style homes are rare and mostly found in Salem’s northwest corner, but they can hit the market at around $310,000. New Traditionals and Colonial Revivals dominate the rest of the neighborhood, with sale prices typically falling between the $390,000 and $560,000. A few homes climb to about $770,000. There are also townhouses and condos in Salem’s northwestern corner, which typically cost between $220,000 and $340,000.
Ranch style homes in Salem offer a practical layout for smaller households.
New traditional style homes are becoming more common in the Salem neighborhood.
New homebuyers can find cozy townhomes in Salem priced around $220,000 to $340,000.
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Performing arts at Salem High School, nearby universities
Salem is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, which earns an A from Niche. Children can attend schools like Glenwood Elementary School, Salem Middle School and Salem High School, which all earn A ratings. Salem High’s Visual and Performing Arts Academy offers hands-on instruction in dance, theater, instrumental music, vocal music and visual arts.Salem is also surrounded by colleges. Tidewater Community College is about 2 miles away, while it’s about 3 miles to Old Dominion University and Norfolk State and 5 miles to Regent University.
Glenwood Elementary School serves the Salem neighborhood, offering a close to home learning environment surrounded by established neighborhoods.
Salem Middle School serves the Salem neighborhood in Virginia Beach, providing students with a strong learning environment.
Salem High School serves the Salem neighborhood with a large campus that brings together academics, athletics, and community events in southern Virginia Beach.
Old Dominion University welcomes students in the Lambert's Point neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia.
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Access to major roads and highways, nearby hospital and airport
Lynnhaven Parkway and South Independence Boulevard both run through Salem, and it takes just a few minutes to reach Princess Anne Road and Interstate 64. Salem is an almost entirely car-dependent neighborhood, though there are a few bus stops on Lynnhaven Parkway. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is just 3 miles away, and it’s 11 miles to Norfolk International Airport.
Kayaking and hiking at Stumpy Lake, shaded fun at Salem Woods Dog Park
At Salem’s western edge, Stumpy Lake is a favorite spot for kayaking, canoeing and fishing. The sprawling natural area around the park offers forested hiking and biking trails, and Stumpy Lake Golf Course offers an 18-hole course on the far side of the lake. On Salem’s side of the lake, Honey Bee Golf Club also has an 18-hole course for members.Although Stumpy Lake is a huge draw, it’s far from Salem’s only outdoor space. “Really, what really stands out for me about Salem is just all the small little local parks that are in the area,” Lee says. “It’s pretty sweet, and most of them have small little ponds or lakes attached to them.” These parks are scattered across the neighborhood, but Salem Woods Park is the most popular for its dog park, which has three play areas with shaded areas and water fountains. The park also has a playground and open green space for sports or picnics. Virginia Beach's Oceanfront is about 14 miles away.
Located within Salem, Wydamere Park provides a quiet neighborhood setting for relaxing afternoons, light recreation, and time outside close to home.
Salem Woods Dog Park offers a fun outing for Salem residents and their dogs.
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Local and chain restaurants alongside essentials on Princess Anne Road
Salem is highly residential, but there’s a shopping center in its northwestern corner with Harris Teeter and Food Lion for essentials. Just outside the neighborhood in Landstown on Princess Anne Road, more shopping centers are home to many restaurants, including Bangkok Garden, Sakura Sushi, which has all you can eat sushi, and Jose Tequilas Mexican Grill and Bar. There are also chain restaurants like Chick-fil-A, Panera and Taco Bell, as well as Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. Walmart and Home Depot offer essentials, and there’s Goodwill across the street and Target just down the road. Just over 3 miles away, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market offers locally grown and produced goods year-round and hosts seasonal festivals.
Jose Tequilas Mexican Grill and Bar is a popular spot near Salem for drinks and Hispanic dishes.
Harris Teeter on Princess Anne Road offers a convenient option for grocery shopping near Salem.
Chick-fil-a offers quick meals near Salem, including their iconic chicken sandwiches.
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Nearby concerts from major stars at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater
Salem is under 4 miles from the Virginia Beach Amphitheater. “You can hear the bands rocking out in your backyard sometimes,” Lee says. “The Virginia Beach Amphitheater has massive national and international acts that come in, so it’s a huge venue.” With a capacity of 20,000, it draws huge crowds for major performers like Hozier and Twenty One Pilots.
Paying attention to hurricane season
Though it’s not a yearly occurrence, hurricanes occasionally hit Virginia Beach. Its location inland means that Salem isn’t in a flood zone, but it remains important to pay attention to emerging storms.
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Salem Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Salem, Virginia Beach sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Salem, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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