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1417 Franklin DR, VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23454 - Main photo
$885,000
$433 / sqft · est. $5,406/mo →
3beds
2baths
2,042sqft
4days on market

1417 Franklin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

SoldResidential · built 1963 · ALANTON

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautiful one-level brick ranch on quiet street in sought-after Alanton on half-acre backing to Alanton Woods. This light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open, airy floor plan with great flow, a spacious sunroom, cathedral ceiling and skylights that boast inviting indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy an amazing front porch and private backyard with mature landscaping, a deck and a concrete patio with propane fire pit, plus a 5-person Jacuzzi hot tub with new Trex decking surround. Additional highlights include Anderson sliding patio doors, EV charging station (2021), wash sink, tankless gas hot water heater, hybrid gas/electric HVAC, attached garage, and attic with excellent storage space. Sought-after school district. Short distance to Alanton Baycliff Rec Center / Pool and Great Neck shopping. This is your rare opportunity to own in one of Virginia Beach's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Listing courtesy of Scott Meredith · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10631732

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1417 Franklin Drive sits on a generous half-acre in Alanton, one of Virginia Beach's most quietly established neighborhoods. The 1963-built, 2,042-square-foot home offers three bedrooms, two baths, and a lot size that's genuinely rare this close to the oceanfront corridor.

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Why this home stands out

Half-acre lots in Virginia Beach are hard to come by, and Franklin Drive delivers one right inside Alanton's tree-lined streets. The 1963 construction means solid bones, generous room proportions, and a yard with real depth — the kind of outdoor space that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Add nine minutes to NAS Oceana and you have a combination of space, maturity, and location that's tough to beat in this zip code.

ALANTON and the Virginia Beach real estate market

Alanton is one of those neighborhoods that locals talk about in hushed, appreciative tones. Developed primarily in the late 1950s and 1960s, it carries the hallmarks of mid-century Virginia Beach planning: wide lots, mature hardwood canopies, and a genuine sense of community that newer master-planned developments spend years trying to manufacture. The streets feel unhurried, neighbors tend to know each other, and the overall character leans toward established and unpretentious. If you've been searching for a house virginia beach va residents actually want to stay in for decades, Alanton consistently makes that short list. Sitting in the Princess Anne Hills area of Virginia Beach, the neighborhood is tucked between the Linkhorn Bay waterway and the broader resort city, giving residents easy access to both the beach and the everyday commercial corridors along Virginia Beach Boulevard and Shore Drive. Virginia Beach as a city wraps around Alanton with all the infrastructure you'd expect — parks, recreation centers, and a road network that connects you to the rest of Hampton Roads without much friction.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Franklin Drive. Grocery runs to the nearby Farm Fresh or Harris Teeter on Virginia Beach Boulevard take under ten minutes. Coffee options along Shore Drive and the Hilltop area are a short drive north or west. Linkhorn Park and the adjacent bay offer walking paths and water views just minutes from the front door. The Oceanfront boardwalk is roughly fifteen minutes east, and Heron Ridge Golf Course is an easy drive for anyone who wants eighteen holes without leaving Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex sits fourteen minutes south, and NAS Oceana is nine minutes away — making the whole base corridor genuinely accessible from this address.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Nine minutes to NAS Oceana and fourteen to Dam Neck Annex puts 1417 Franklin Drive squarely in the sweet spot for active-duty households. Alanton's half-acre lots mean room for a family to spread out, and the neighborhood's stability makes it the kind of place where a VA loan and a long-term mindset both make sense. BAH rates for the Virginia Beach area align well with what this zip code offers in terms of space and quality.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to homes with a story — real yard space, rooms that weren't designed by an algorithm, and a neighborhood that's been quietly excellent for sixty-plus years — Alanton is worth your attention. The 1963 construction at 1417 Franklin Drive means architectural proportions you don't find in new builds, and the heron ridge golf course virginia beach proximity adds a leisure dimension that fits the unhurried pace of this corner of the city.

More buyer questions

How far is 1417 Franklin Drive from NAS Oceana?

The drive from 1417 Franklin Drive to NAS Oceana runs approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential neighborhoods to the base in this part of Virginia Beach.

How far is 1417 Franklin Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is roughly fourteen minutes south of Franklin Drive, an easy commute that keeps this address practical for personnel assigned to either installation.

What is the Alanton neighborhood like in Virginia Beach?

Alanton is an established mid-century neighborhood characterized by large lots, mature trees, and a quiet residential atmosphere — it developed primarily in the late 1950s and 1960s and has maintained a stable, community-oriented character ever since.

Is 1417 Franklin Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Does 1417 Franklin Drive have an HOA?

Alanton is generally a non-HOA neighborhood, though it's always worth confirming current deed restrictions or any voluntary civic association participation with your agent prior to closing.

Ready to walk Franklin Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Alanton well — reach out and let's set up a visit at your pace.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1963

Price / sqft

$433

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,673/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

MLS #

10631732

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,042
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Sun Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Hot Tub

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump, Nat Gas, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.5000
Subdivision
ALANTON
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515531

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Alanton

Alanton is an established east-side neighborhood known for its mature residential character, proximity to the prestigious Great Neck and First Colonial areas, and quiet established streets.

$1.01M

Median sale · 12 mo

$391

Sold $/sq ft

4d

Days on market

1

For sale now

$119K

HH income

90.1%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$5,406/mo

Principal & interest

$4,592

Property tax

$556

Home insurance

$258

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$515,000 – $775,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1409 Rutland DR · 0.2 mi · 2,071 sqft$700,000 sold 2026-04
1409 Mill Dam RD · 0.4 mi · 2,108 sqft$730,000 sold 2026-02
1445 Ashley DR · 0.3 mi · 2,184 sqft$775,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$885,000

Price / Sq Ft

$433

Annual Taxes

$6,673

Monthly Tax

$556

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.75%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 8, 2026$885,000—
Price increasedJun 12, 2026$885,000+$60,000
SoldJun 11, 2026$885,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Virginia Beach Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1417 Franklin Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Alanton Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Lynnhaven Middle (GreatSchools 8/10), First Colonial (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1417 Franklin Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 1417 Franklin Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1417 Franklin Dr built?+
It was built in 1963, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Scott Meredith · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10631732

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1417 Franklin Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23454 · MLS #10631732 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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