$543,500
PENDING

1488 Lake James Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Estimated payment $3,368/month

Total Views 17,681
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,223 Sq Ft
$244 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Beach
  • In Ground Pool
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fairfield Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

Welcome home to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Lake James home on a corner lot with an inground pool. New LVP flooring and carpet in 2023. Kitchen has Corian countertops, stainless appliances, floor to ceiling built in storage with drawers, pocket door between kitchen and dining room. Large primary bedroom has en-suite bathroom and private balcony overlooking the pool and backyard. Lake James has a 94 acre private lake for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, boat ramp, beach, park, playground and basketball court.

Listing Agent

Julia Claytor

Wainwright Real Estate Listed on: 06/19/2025

Wainwright Real Estate

Co-Listing Agent

Chip Claytor

Wainwright Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,624

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Beach
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R10

HOA Fees

  • $28 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,223 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Fairfield Elementary School
  • Brandon Middle School
  • Tallwood High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Lake James Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,624

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$28 per month

Listing Details

  • HOA YN: Yes
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type - Cross Property: Detached Residential
  • Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AICUZ - Crash: None
  • AICUZ - Noise: -65
  • Master Model: No
  • LP/ Sq Ft: 244.49
  • Neighborhood Name: LAKE JAMES
  • Estimated Year Built: 1983
  • H O A Assoc Legal Name: Lake James Homeowners Association
  • Num Beds With Ensuite: 1
  • Address Street Name Website: Lake James
  • Address Street Num Website: 1488
  • Address Website: 1488 Lake James DR
  • Fees H O A P O A Monthly: 28
  • Fence: Yes
  • Market Time: 65
  • Contingency Exists: Non Contingent
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1983

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace Wood, Primary Sink-Double, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Skylights, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Fireplaces Number: 1
  • Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • First Floor Bedroom/Full Bathrooms: No
  • Other Rooms: Attic, Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Stories Number: 2.0000
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2223

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Corner, Inground Sprinkler, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum, Vinyl
  • Fence Description: Back Fenced, Wood Fence
  • Foundation Type: Crawl
  • Pool: In Ground Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Not Waterfront

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
  • Garage Sq Ft: 550

Utilities

  • Sewer Type: City/County
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Water Type: City/County
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities COA/POA: Playgrounds, Priv Beach
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairfield Elementary
  • Middle School: Brandon Middle
  • High School: Tallwood

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Zoning: R10
  • Estimated Acres: 0.1900

Building Info

  • New Construction YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Approx: 4624

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairfield Elementary
  • School High School: Tallwood
  • Middle School: Brandon Middle

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $4,624 $476,700 $165,000 $311,700
2023 $4,018 $405,900 $165,000 $240,900
2022 $3,608 $364,400 $135,000 $229,400
2021 $3,359 $339,300 $112,000 $227,300
2020 $3,124 $307,000 $107,000 $200,000
2019 $3,176 $316,000 $107,000 $209,000
2018 $3,168 $316,000 $107,000 $209,000
2017 $2,950 $294,300 $93,000 $201,300
2016 $2,914 $294,300 $93,000 $201,300
2015 $2,703 $273,000 $87,000 $186,000
2014 $2,345 $269,600 $104,300 $165,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Price Changed $543,500 -1.9% $244 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $554,000 -0.9% $249 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $559,000 -- $251 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $539,000 Fidelity National Title
Bargain Sale Deed $500,000 Old Republic National Title In
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $377,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $178,062 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

MLS Number: 10589041

Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

APN: 1465-05-5969