Shadowlawn in Virginia Beach sits along Lake Rudee, a few blocks from the Oceanfront. It has a classic neighborhood feel with mature trees and sidewalk-lined streets, but its main appeal is its convenient location that puts popular restaurants and the beach within walking distance. Homes range from older condos and townhouses to custom coastal properties on the waterfront. Students here can attend highly rated public schools, and commuters are a few minutes’ drive from major highways.
Shadowlawn is blocks from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
A wave crashes on the shore along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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Single-family homes and condos in a variety of architectural styles
Towering trees shade the gridded streets of Shadowlawn, where you’ll find a mix of single-family homes built between the 1950s and today. Ranch-style and contemporary dwellings sit beside larger New Traditionals, Craftsman-inspired transitionals and custom coastal designs. Lots are on the smaller side, usually less than a quarter acre, but with enough room for in-ground pools. Waterfront properties typically have private docks. If you’re looking for a lower-maintenance option, there are condos and townhouses. The units are from the 1970s and 1980s, but many have been updated over the years.
According to the First Street Foundation, Shadowlawn has a major risk of flooding, so flood insurance may be required. And while the neighborhood is quite peaceful, Naval Air Station Oceana is nearby, so you may hear jet noise.
A row of coastal-style homes in Shadowlawn.
Cedar siding can be found on many homes in Shadowlawn.
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What buyers can expect to pay for homes in Shadowlawn
The median sale price in Shadowlawn is around $360,000, slightly below Virginia Beach ’s, which hovers around $400,000. But prices here can soar well above the citywide median. Here’s how they break down by home type:
Detached homes start in the upper $400,000s and can reach nearly $1.3 million.
Townhouses start in the lower $300,000s and can reach the upper $300,000s.
Condos rarely hit the market, with only one recent sale in the upper $200,000s.
Families have access to highly rated public and private schools
“I’ve had people who’ve come to move into the Shadowlawn area just because of the schools,” says Sabrina Torres, a Realtor with RE/MAX Alliance. The neighborhood is within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district. Students can start at W.T. Cooke Elementary School, which receives an A-minus rating from Niche, before moving on to the A-rated Virginia Beach Middle School, which features the district's application-based Gifted Visual Arts Program. First Colonial High School has an A-minus rating. Nearby private options include the A-rated Virginia Beach Friends School.
Virginia Beach Middle School is highly rated.
W.T. Cooke Elementary School serves students in Shadowlawn.
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Outdoor activities range from beach days to trail runs
With the coast, the lake and a city park close by, there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors in and around Shadowlawn. You can spend your free time:
Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean or sunbathing on the shore
Casting a line off the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
Boating, kayaking or canoeing around Lake Rudee
Mountain biking, playing tennis or visiting the dog park at Marshview Park
Biking along the Oceanfront Bike Path or going for a jog along the South Beach Trail
This area is known for its family-friendly attractions, including Atlantic Fun Park, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Motor World and The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
A welcoming playground in Shadowlawn.
A dog surveys the marina in Shadowlawn.
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The Virginia Beach Oceanfront is a large tourist attraction near Shadowlawn.
Seafood spots nearby, with national retailers a short drive away
Residents are steps from the Oceanfront’s dining scene, home to the popular Chix on the Beach and Waterman’s Surfside Grill. Closer to the neighborhood, Rudee's Restaurant and Cabana Bar is a mainstay, known for its outdoor seating along Rudee Lake. “Their Oysters Rockefeller is definitely one of my favorite dishes,” Torres says. Icehouse Restaurant has been serving steaks and seafood since 1910, and Gringo's Taqueria is a favorite for fish tacos and other Baja-style Mexican fare. For everyday essentials, you can pick up groceries at Food Lion in Birdneck or drive about 3 miles to Great Neck, where you’ll find an array of grocery chains and national retailers from Whole Foods Market and Kroger to Target and Walmart Supercenter.
Close to Interstate 264 and Hampton Roads Transit bus stops
Shadowlawn is a walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood with access to the South Hampton Roads Trail. But you’ll likely want a car for daily life. Interstate 264 is a few minutes away, making it easier to reach destinations around the region. The closest Hampton Roads Transit bus stops are near the beach on Pacific and Atlantic avenues.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Shadowlawn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shadowlawn, Virginia Beach sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Shadowlawn, Virginia Beach over the last 12 months is $365,000.
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