1025 Walt Whitman Way Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Bayside NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,703/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Thoroughgood Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Coastal Gem in Virginia Beach! Located in sought-after Lake Smith Terrace, this beautifully renovated 5-bed, 2.5-bath home (2,587 sq ft) blends timeless charm with modern design. The open layout showcases hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A custom bookshelf door leads to a finished bonus room over the garage—perfect for a home office, studio, or guest suite. Major upgrades include roof, vinyl siding, HVAC, tankless water heater, and appliances (2020), upstairs flooring (2022), and garage door (2024). Enjoy the largest fenced backyard in the neighborhood, ideal for pets, play, and outdoor entertaining. Features a 2-car garage, quiet streets, and top-rated Virginia Beach schools. Minutes to beaches, military bases, Town Center, golf, dining, and shopping. This move-in ready home offers unbeatable location, upgrades, and value—schedule your private tour today!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,279
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Property is zoned R10
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Transitional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,717 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Utility Room
- Washer
- Crawl Space
- Permanent Attic Stairs
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Thoroughgood Elementary School
- Independence Middle School
- Bayside High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 220 Volts
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Lake Smith Terrace Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,881 | $533,200 | $165,000 | $368,200 |
| 2024 | $4,881 | $503,200 | $165,000 | $338,200 |
| 2023 | $4,408 | $445,300 | $147,000 | $298,300 |
| 2022 | $4,105 | $414,600 | $140,000 | $274,600 |
| 2021 | $3,735 | $377,300 | $125,000 | $252,300 |
| 2020 | $3,304 | $324,700 | $125,000 | $199,700 |
| 2019 | $3,206 | $307,800 | $125,000 | $182,800 |
| 2018 | $3,086 | $307,800 | $125,000 | $182,800 |
| 2017 | $2,885 | $287,800 | $125,000 | $162,800 |
| 2016 | $2,887 | $291,600 | $125,000 | $166,600 |
| 2015 | $2,853 | $288,200 | $125,000 | $163,200 |
| 2014 | $2,402 | $274,500 | $125,000 | $149,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | Price Changed | $619,000 | -1.0% | $228 / Sq Ft |
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 | Price Changed | $625,000 | -1.6% | $230 / Sq Ft |
| 10/27/2025 10/27/25 | For Sale | $635,000 | -- | $234 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Sale Deed | $520,000 | Old Republic National Title | |
| Bargain Sale Deed | $445,526 | Fidelity National Ttl Ins Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $320,000 | Titlequest Of Hampton Rd Llc | |
| Deed | $200,900 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $494,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $356,420 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $304,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $206,927 | VA |
Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)
MLS Number: 10607335
APN: 1478-37-6748
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