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5beds
2baths
3,371sqft
45days on market

1816 N Alanton Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

ActiveResidential · built 1955 · ALANTON

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Bay, Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Dock.

Frontage

Bay ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$727

HOA

None

Taxes

$13,348/yr

County

Virginia Beach VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10651467

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
3,371
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Sun Room
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Wood
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Bay,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Dock
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Wood, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.8000
Subdivision
ALANTON
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Virginia Beach waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Rare opportunity to create your own waterfront oasis! Situated on an impressive 1.8-acre lot in a prime location with deep water access and direct access to the bay, this property offers incredible potential for homeowners an builders alike. The existing five bedroom, two bath home has been completely gutted and is approved for new build plans, providing a blank canvas to bring your vision to life. The expansive lot, in-ground pool and waterfront setting offer endless possibilities for outdoor living. With its generous acreage, deep water access, approved plans and prime location, this is an exceptional opportunity to build or create your dream home on the water. No flood insurance required!

Listing courtesy of Denise Cowan · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10651467

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1816 N Alanton Drive sits on a quiet street in Virginia Beach, just nine minutes from NAS Oceana. The home was built in 1955 and offers 3,371 square feet across five bedrooms and two baths. That combination of space and location is rare among Virginia Beach homes for sale.

Keep searching in Virginia Beach

See all Virginia Beach homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23454, homes for sale zoned for First Colonial High School, and homes for sale zoned for Alanton Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Virginia Beach — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Alanton homes for sale, Virginia Beach waterfront homes for sale, Virginia Beach condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Virginia Beach.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in a 1955-built home gives you room that most postwar ranches simply never had. At 3,371 square feet, the layout can flex — home office, hobby room, guest suite — without anyone feeling crowded. The lot sits on N Alanton Drive, a low-traffic residential street that dead-ends into the kind of calm that is hard to find this close to the coast. Homes for sale in 23454 at this square footage are uncommon, and this address delivers it with mid-century bones.

ALANTON and the Virginia Beach real estate market

The Alanton area of Virginia Beach is a mature, tree-lined residential pocket tucked between the Lynnhaven River and the Atlantic Ocean corridor. Streets here are wide and quiet. The housing stock dates mostly from the 1950s through the 1970s, giving the neighborhood a settled, established feel that newer subdivisions rarely match. Lots tend to be generous, and mature trees line most blocks. The pace is unhurried, but everything you need is within a short drive. Virginia Beach itself is one of the largest cities by land area on the East Coast. The oceanfront, the Boardwalk, and the resort strip are about fifteen minutes east. Town Center — the city's urban core — is roughly twenty minutes northwest. Interstate 264 and Virginia Beach Boulevard connect you to Norfolk and Chesapeake without much effort. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Virginia Beach will notice that the Alanton corridor punches above its weight for access to both the water and the highway network.

What's nearby

Thompson Beach is 0.7 miles away — a quick walk or a two-minute drive for an afternoon by the water. Food Lion is one mile out for everyday grocery runs. When you want to eat out, Coastal Grill and Molly Meowchi are both within a mile and offer solid local options. Subway is there for a fast lunch. Starbucks Coffee Company is also a mile away, easy to hit on the way out in the morning. Fishtail Yoga rounds out the immediate area for anyone who wants a studio close to home. Daily life is easy here.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

NAS Oceana is about nine minutes by car — one of the shortest base commutes you will find among homes for sale in Virginia Beach. Dam Neck Annex is roughly fifteen minutes south. VA loan financing is widely used in this zip code, and the home's size means you are not trading space for proximity. That is a combination worth noting.

For buyers drawn to character

A 1955-built home at this scale is genuinely uncommon. The mid-century frame, the mature lot, and the quiet street give 1816 N Alanton Drive a character that newer construction cannot replicate. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for First Colonial High School and homes for sale zoned for Alanton Elementary School will find that this address sits in a pocket where the architecture still has a story to tell.

More buyer questions

How far is 1816 N Alanton Drive from NAS Oceana?

NAS Oceana is about nine minutes by car under normal traffic conditions. That makes this one of the closer residential addresses to the base in the 23454 zip code.

How far is 1816 N Alanton Drive from Dam Neck Annex?

Dam Neck Annex is roughly fifteen minutes south. The route is straightforward with no major highway interchange required.

Is 1816 N Alanton Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section and consult your lender or insurance agent for current FEMA map data.

What is the square footage of 1816 N Alanton Drive?

The home measures 3,371 square feet with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. That is a notably large footprint for a mid-century property in this neighborhood.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 1816 N Alanton Drive?

Food Lion is about one mile away. It covers everyday grocery needs and is a quick drive from N Alanton Drive.

Tom and Dariya Milan with LPT Realty know this part of Virginia Beach well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what this address means for your next move.

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Virginia Beach$2.1M – $2.8M5+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515531

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

19.7 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

Explore this neighborhood

Alanton

Alanton is a 1960s neighborhood on the Great Neck side of Virginia Beach, in ZIP 23454, with frontage on Linkhorn Bay and the creeks that feed the Lynnhaven River.

$1.11M

Median sale · 12 mo

$420

Sold $/sq ft

4d

Days on market

5

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 intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$14,539/mo

Principal & interest

$12,713

Property tax

$1,112

Home insurance

$715

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

170% of $1,438,200

City assessment record · taxes $13,348/yr

Land share of assessed value

76% — $1,098,000

Improvements $340,200 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$835,000 – $1,295,000

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.

1804 Templeton LN · 1.2 mi · 3,500 sqft$900,000 sold 2026-09
1077 Caton DR · 1.4 mi · 3,450 sqft$1,295,000 sold 2026-07
1256 Alanton DR · 1 mi · 3,840 sqft$1,200,000 sold 2026-02

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$2,450,000

Price / Sq Ft

$727

Annual Taxes

$13,348

Monthly Tax

$1,112

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.54%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 28, 2026$2,450,000—
Price reducedOct 10, 2026$2,450,000−$145,000
Currently listed—$2,450,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

70% above assessment

Total Assessed

$1,438,200

Land

$1,098,000

Improvement

$340,200

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

45 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1816 N Alanton Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Alanton Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.7/10), Lynnhaven Middle (VaHome School Score 6.6/10), First Colonial (VaHome School Score 8.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1816 N Alanton 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.
Is 1816 N Alanton Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bay,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Dock.
Does 1816 N Alanton Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1816 N Alanton Dr built?+
It was built in 1955, per the listing record.

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

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