As you enter Great Neck, you’re greeted by a sign recognizing the neighborhood as an African American Historic Community. The designation honors the community’s roots dating back to the late 1800s, when African American families began settling in this part of what was then Princess Anne County. Originally a farming community, Great Neck gradually developed into the residential area you see today.
Although Great Neck dates back more than a century, it looks more like a modern suburban neighborhood with newer homes lining Shoveller Avenue and Dills Court. This small community offers a quiet atmosphere with spacious lawns, mature trees and plenty of stores, restaurants and parks nearby.
Modern and mid-century home styles in Great Neck
Many homes in Great Neck were built in the early 2000s and feature traditional architectural styles. They typically offer four to six bedrooms and up to 3,900 square feet of living space. Some have an estimated value of more than $1 million, and many of them come with in-ground pools. You’ll also find some smaller ranch-style homes from the mid-1900s mixed in. Lots are around a quarter acre, with yards featuring tall trees that provide lots of shade and natural beauty.
Plenty of stores and restaurants on Great Neck Road
With Great Neck Road shopping centers less than a quarter mile away, you can easily walk or make a quick drive to stores, restaurants and other everyday conveniences. You have Food Lion and Harris Teeter for groceries and household essentials, along with several specialty shops, such as Sunshine & Sweet Peas Coastal Décor, Wolfpack Pet Supply and McDonald Garden Center. There are also more than a dozen restaurants nearby, whether you’re in the mood for homestyle breakfast at Sunrise Café, an upscale steakhouse experience at Black Angus or pizza and gelato from Ynot Italian Restaurant.
The Hilltop shopping district is about 10 minutes away with more than 120 shops, restaurants and services. The area features local boutiques, specialty stores and major retailers such as Target, Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market.
Great Neck Park and other recreational spaces
Beach volleyball court at Great Neck Park.
Basketball court at Great Neck Park.
The Great Neck Recreation center is a convenient place to swim and get fit.
Great Neck Park is one of the most popular spots in the area. The 70-acre park features nature trails by the Lynnhaven River, public volleyball and basketball courts, picnic shelters and the Great Neck Baseball League complex. It’s right next to the Great Neck Recreation Center, where members can swim laps in the indoor pool, work out in the fitness center and play sports.
Lynnhaven Park is also close by, with 12 lighted tennis courts, ballfields and a playground. And just a short drive away, First Landing State Park offers miles of hiking and biking trails winding through forests and wetlands, some of which lead to sandy beaches along the Chesapeake Bay.
Popular schools serving Great Neck
Great Neck is served by Virginia Beach City Public Schools, with students attending Alanton Elementary School, Great Neck Middle School and Frank W. Cox High School. Each school offers its own programs and has earned recognition for academic or extracurricular achievements.
- Alanton Elementary School: Offers an optional Spanish immersion program that allows participating students to study math and science in Spanish.
- Great Neck Middle School: Has a strong record of academic achievement and was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2015.
- Frank W. Cox High School: Received the Virginia Board of Education's 2024–25 Highest Achievement Award. The school also has a successful athletics program, including recent state championships in field hockey and wrestling.
Great Neck is a convenient location for commuters
Great Neck Road connects to Shore Drive and Interstate 264, making it easy to travel throughout Hampton Roads. Approximate driving times include:
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront: 15 –20 minutes
- Downtown Norfolk: 25 –30 minutes
- Chesapeake: 30 –40 minutes
- Newport News: 45 –60 minutes
Several military installations are also within commuting distance:
- Naval Air Station Oceana: 15 –20 minutes
- Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek: 20 –25 minutes
- Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story: 15 –25 minutes
- Naval Station Norfolk: 25 –35 minutes
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