Alanton Homes for Sale in Virginia Beach, VA
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. It's ideal for buyers seeking an established neighborhood with proven stability and quality nearby schools.
2 homes for sale in Alanton right now.
2
Active Listings
$2,540,000
Median List Price
$960
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
53
Avg. Days on Market
4d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Alanton.
Neighborhood10
Sold · last 12 mo
$1,010,125
Median sale price
$391
Median sold $/sq ft
4
Median days on market
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Living in Alanton
Alanton offers a mature, established residential lifestyle with quality neighborhoods nearby and stable community character. Residents enjoy proximity to prestigious neighborhoods, access to top-rated First Colonial schools, mature trees and landscaping, and the stability of an established east-side community. The neighborhood provides an established, quality living environment.
Whether you're buying in an established community or relocating to a quality neighborhood, Alanton provides the perfect combination of established character and east-side location.
What Alanton homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$1,010,125
Median sale price · 12 mo
10 closed sales
$391
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
4 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$2.13M–$2.95M
Active listing range
2 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 10 | $1,010,125 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 27 Alanton homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
4%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 26 · AE · 1 — lenders require flood insurance in AE/VE
6 of 26
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Varies
hurricane evacuation zone (differs across the neighborhood)
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the Alanton area
$119,313
Median household income
51.8
Median age
90.1%
Owner-occupied households
57.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Alanton area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Alanton. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated July 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Alanton real estate FAQ
What kinds of homes are in Alanton?+
Alanton is an established neighborhood on the Great Neck peninsula known for large, often acre-plus lots and a wide mix of architectural styles. The subdivision developed beginning in the 1920s, so you'll find 1920s Colonial Revivals alongside mid-century ranches, Cape Cods, Dutch colonials, and newer custom and fully updated builds. Many homes back to Linkhorn Bay, Broad Bay, or Wolfsnare Creek, giving the streetscape a mature, tree-lined character.
Are there waterfront homes in Alanton?+
Yes. Alanton is bordered by Linkhorn Bay and Broad Bay, and a number of properties have private water frontage, docks, or piers. Several waterfront lots offer navigable deep-water access via Wolfsnare Creek and Linkhorn Bay out to the Chesapeake Bay, which appeals to boating and fishing owners. Some homes also have scenic views toward First Landing State Park across the water, and there is a community boat ramp within the neighborhood.
What schools serve Alanton?+
Alanton is zoned within Virginia Beach City Public Schools for Alanton Elementary (located within the neighborhood at 1441 Stephens Road), Lynnhaven Middle School, and First Colonial High School. GreatSchools ratings for these schools are updated periodically, so check GreatSchools for the current scores. Always confirm current attendance zones directly with VBCPS, since boundaries can change.
How far is Alanton from the Oceanfront and the nearest base?+
Alanton sits in northeastern Virginia Beach, with the resort Oceanfront roughly a 15-minute drive away. First Landing State Park, Virginia's most-visited state park, is just minutes from the neighborhood. The location also offers reasonable commutes to NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, and JEB Little Creek-Fort Story via the Great Neck Road and Shore Drive corridors.
What amenities and recreation are near Alanton?+
The neighborhood centers on its bay setting, with boating, fishing, and paddling on Linkhorn and Broad Bay. The Alanton-Baycliff Recreation Center, a longtime community amenity, offers pools, and the trails and Chesapeake Bay beach of First Landing State Park are nearby. The First Colonial and Hilltop corridors put shopping, dining, and healthcare within a short drive.
How competitive is the Alanton market?+
Alanton is a small, established neighborhood, so the number of homes for sale at any time tends to be limited, often just a handful of active REIN MLS listings. Because turnover is low and the area combines large lots with bay frontage, well-positioned and updated homes can draw strong interest. The live stats on this page show current availability and recent activity for Alanton.
About Virginia Beach
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach, VA span every price point and lifestyle — from oceanfront condos along the famous Boardwalk to sprawling waterfront estates on the Lynnhaven River and Linkhorn Bay. As the largest city in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach offers an unusually varied real estate market: established family neighborhoods in Great Neck (ZIP 23454), golf-course communities in Kempsville (23464), modern townhomes near Town Center (23462), and beach-cottage living along Sandbridge (23456). Whether you're searching for a starter home under $300K, a family home in a top-rated school district, or a luxury property north of $2 million, the active MLS inventory here is synced from REIN every 2 minutes. Buyer demand stays strong year-round, driven by Virginia Beach's mild coastal climate, the consistently top-ranked Virginia Beach City Public Schools (Kempsville High, Floyd E. Kellam High, Princess Anne High, and Cox High among them), and the city's role as home to Naval Air Station Oceana — the largest master jet base in the country. Military families relocating here through PCS orders make up a meaningful share of buyers, and VA loan financing is widely used. First-time buyers gravitate toward the inland ZIPs (23464, 23456, 23452), while second-home and luxury buyers tend toward 23451 (Oceanfront/North End) and 23454 (Great Neck/Bay Colony). Below you'll find every active Virginia Beach home for sale pulled live from the REIN MLS and refreshed every 2 minutes.
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