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Alanton

Alanton

Suburban Neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach County 23454

$1,070,370 Average Value
$385 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Historic suburb on a peninsula

Alanton is a historic neighborhood exuding luxury and tradition with its contemporary waterfront estates and vintage homes. The history of Alanton dates to the 17th century when King Charles I granted land to Henry Woodhouse – land that would stay with his family for the next 300 years. It's in the Great Neck area on a peninsula bound by Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay. The community is filled with intergenerational families who are often out walking, riding bikes and exchanging hellos in this friendly community. “A family member recently bought a home here and said they were amazed by how kind and supportive their neighbors were as they moved in,” says Patti Frankenfield, a Realtor with BHHS Towne Realty, who’s been selling homes in the area for 40 years.

First Landing State Park, Alanton Baycliff Recreation Center

First Landing State Park, the most visited park in the state, offers a quiet retreat with bald cypress swamps, maritime forests and tidal marshes where residents can hear songs of shorebirds and warblers. Hike more than 19 miles of trails and feel the ocean waves crash along the shoreline. Behind the acres of lush woodland, the Alanton Baycliff Recreation Center has been a meeting spot in this community for over 50 years. The center offers a 25-meter pool with a waterslide and a smaller pool for kids. Linkhorn Cove and Broad Bay give access to explore the waterways with a boat or paddleboard. Those who enjoy fishing can spend the early mornings catching Spotted Seatrout and Puppy Drum fish in the bay. For those with a green thumb, the Alanton Garden Club plants vibrant camellias and azaleas throughout the neighborhood.

Alanton Civic League events

The Alanton Civic League is an active community organization keeping residents informed and connected. The league hosts an annual Easter egg hunt and a 4th of July Parade. "They have the fire engines come and they hose down the kids,” Frankenfield says.

1960s ranch-style homes

Mature dogwood trees line this suburban neighborhood’s winding streets. Older colonial-style homes in the area date back to the 1920s, but the area really began establishing itself in the 1960s with the construction of ranch-style properties. Cape Cod-style homes, farmhouses and Dutch colonials can also be found here. Three-to-four-bedroom homes typically sell for $750,000 to $900,000, while contemporary waterfront estates can sell for up to $4 million.

Legal studies academy at First Colonial High

Kids may start at Alanton Elementary with an A from Niche, before going to Lynnhaven Middle, which also earns an A. Students may then attend First Colonial High, which gets an A-minus and serves as the legal studies academy for the school district.

Shopping and dining at Great Neck Village

Harris Teeter is just around the corner in Great Neck Village Shopping Center. The shopping center also holds The Bagel Baker, which has New York-inspired bagels. Coastal Grill has been a neighborhood staple since 1989, known for its fresh, locally sourced seafood. And Sunrise Cafe serves classic American breakfast and lunch favorites. The neighborhood is also 2 miles north of additional shopping and dining at Hilltop.

Close to I-264

Alanton’s suburban streetscape makes the area car dependent. Residents can take North Great Neck Road south to Interstate 264, which offers easy access to Downtown Norfolk and the rest of Hampton Roads.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Norfolk International

27 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Alanton US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$928,900
Median Single Family Price
$940,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$385
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Months of Supply
0.70
Median List Price
$940,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
984
Median Year Built
1972
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,264
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
24,611

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,577
Median Age
52
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$159,562
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,047

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
58%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.6%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

16 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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