Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA Homes for Sale & Real Estate

What to Expect in Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

Excellent, relaxed living on the water

Rudee Heights real estate positions you to enjoy the waterfront with less commercialism and fewer tourists. This community offers a range of single family homes, from older homes that have been renovated to new construction on the water. You can buy waterfront property here, though the homes sell fast, so it pays to be ready when one comes up.

Getting Around Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

A bit more tucked away, but peaceful as a result

Rudee Heights sits on the peninsula between Lake Rudee and Lake Wesley. It’s a small area with only a handful of residential streets, and General Booth Boulevard is the main road in and out. The resort area is a quick drive north, Dam Neck about 10 minutes, NAS Oceana and Fort Story about 20 and downtown Norfolk about 30.

Flood Zones and Insurance in Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

What to check before you buy

With water on two sides, many homes in Rudee Heights can sit in a FEMA flood zone. Check the city flood map, ask for an elevation certificate and get a flood quote before you make an offer. If a home has a dock or a bulkhead, ask for the permits and its condition. To look up reported incidents near an address, use the Virginia Beach Police Department online crime map.

Schools in Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

Check the zone for every address

There are no schools within the community itself. Homes in Rudee Heights are zoned for W. T. Cooke Elementary School, Virginia Beach Middle School and First Colonial High School, all part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Zones can change, so confirm the assigned schools for any address with the VBCPS school locator before you make an offer.

Lifestyle and Amenities in Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

Remote and removed, without really being far

Though Rudee Heights is not really all that far from area amenities, including the open waterfront, it feels like it is due to the lower traffic levels. Many of the older homes have been renovated and updated, and the new construction keeps adding to the mix.

Shopping and Dining in Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

A bit of a drive

While the neighborhood is all residential, a quick drive up Pacific Avenue takes you right into the busy commercial area at the oceanfront. Atlantic Avenue is home to a number of restaurants, including Waterman’s Surfside Grille. It’s a bit of a drive to the city’s bigger shopping areas.

Parks and Recreation in Rudee Heights, Virginia Beach, VA

Parks and waterfront

Sitting on Lake Rudee, this community is all about time outdoors. Boating, fishing and walks along the water are easy to do, and Grommet Island Park and the whole oceanfront are only a short drive up Atlantic Avenue. Whether you want a single family home on the water or a lot for new construction, set up a consultation with our Virginia Beach Realtor. You can also compare Rudee Heights with the rest of the Virginia Beach homes for sale.