234 days on market
$1,799,000
7261 Hallidon Dr
Franktown, Virginia 23354
MLS# 10604228 · FRANKTOWN · Northampton County VA
Updated May 22, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$10,414/mo
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Price / sq ft
$509
3,536 sq ft
Days on market
234
HOA
None
Year built
1960
66 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
3,536
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryOccohannock Elementary—
- MiddleNorthampton—
- HighNorthampton—
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About this home
100 Acre waterfront estate with direct access to the Chesapeake Bay from Nassawadox Creek. This property features a traditional-style home filled with architectural details & sweeping water views. Quality craftsmanship throughout. Outdoors, a private dock with boat lift provides direct access to deep water & a boathouse adds irreplaceable value. Sportsmen will appreciate abundant wildlife; turkey, deer, duck & quail,…
Listed by Anne Doughty · Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty
VaHome Team property overview
Seven miles of Eastern Shore countryside surround this four-bedroom, 1960-built home on more than 101 acres in Franktown, Virginia. With 3,536 square feet, three and a half baths, and wide-open land in every direction, this is rural Virginia living at a genuine scale.
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Why this home stands out
One hundred and one acres is not a rounding error — it's a working reality that sets 7261 Hallidon Drive apart from virtually everything else on the Eastern Shore. The 1960 construction gives the house character and bones that newer builds rarely match, while the acreage opens the door to farming, hunting, equestrian use, or simply the kind of privacy that can't be manufactured by a fence line.
About the Franktown real estate market
Franktown sits in Northampton County on Virginia's Eastern Shore, a narrow peninsula flanked by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Atlantic to the east. It's a place where the pace is deliberate, the sky is wide, and neighbors are measured in acres rather than feet. The community has a deep agricultural identity — farms, woodlands, and tidal creeks define the landscape far more than subdivisions do. Buyers who search for homes for sale near nas oceana sometimes discover the Eastern Shore as an alternative: quieter, more spacious, and connected to the broader Hampton Roads region via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Franktown itself is unincorporated and unhurried, anchored by small businesses and long-standing community ties. Northampton County governance keeps taxes modest and land-use regulations relatively straightforward, which matters when you're managing triple-digit acreage.
What's nearby
Day-to-day needs are met in nearby Eastville and Cape Charles, both within a short drive along US-13. Cape Charles offers a charming downtown with locally owned restaurants, a brewery, and a historic main street that draws visitors from across the region. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel connects the Eastern Shore to Virginia Beach and the broader Hampton Roads metro in roughly 90 minutes, putting major retail, medical centers, and airports within reach. Kiptopeke State Park is a short drive south and delivers beach access, hiking trails, and birding that's genuinely world-class during migration season.
For different buyers
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms and 3,536 square feet give a growing family real room to spread out — and 101 acres means the backyard conversation never ends. Whether you're thinking about a garden, a barn, a trail system through the woods, or simply space where kids can roam without a fence in sight, 7261 Hallidon Drive delivers the kind of upgrade that a larger house in a subdivision simply can't replicate.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for something that doesn't look like everything else — a home with a real story, built in 1960 on land that has been part of this Eastern Shore community for generations — 7261 Hallidon Drive is worth a serious look. The acreage, the architecture, and the setting combine into a property with genuine identity, the kind that takes decades to accumulate and can't be recreated from a floor-plan catalog.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 7261 Hallidon Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 74 minutes from 7261 Hallidon Drive, with most of the route running along US-13 south through the Eastern Shore before crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel into Hampton. The commute is long by suburban standards, so it's best suited to service members with flexible schedules or remote duty arrangements.
What is the lot size at 7261 Hallidon Drive?
The property encompasses 101.66 acres, making it one of the larger residential parcels available on Virginia's Eastern Shore. The acreage supports a wide range of uses including agriculture, forestry, equestrian activities, and recreational land management.
Is 7261 Hallidon Drive in a flood zone?
Northampton County includes a mix of flood zone designations given its coastal geography, and specific flood zone status for this parcel should be confirmed through FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or the property's FloodRisk tile on this page.
What can 101 acres in Franktown, Virginia be used for?
Northampton County's agricultural zoning generally supports farming, timber management, equestrian use, hunting, and conservation easements, though buyers should verify current zoning classification and any deed restrictions directly with the county planning office before making land-use plans.
Where is Franktown, Virginia located relative to Virginia Beach?
Franktown is located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, roughly 90 minutes north of Virginia Beach via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on US-13. The drive puts the full Hampton Roads metro — including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake — within reach for shopping, medical care, and major airports.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Eastern Shore market well. Reach out to talk through what 101 acres in Franktown could mean for you.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
3,536
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$1,799,000
Price / Sq Ft
$509
Annual Taxes
$6,662
Monthly Tax
$555
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.37%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 30, 2025 | $1,799,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $1,799,000 | — |
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Estimate your monthly payment
$10,414/moPrincipal & interest
$9,335
Property tax
$555
Home insurance
$525
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty · MLS# 10604228
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$1,799,000
7261 Hallidon DR, FRANKTOWN VA 23354
Franktown, Virginia 23354
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