Movers Great Neck, Virginia Beach, VA
At Marathon Moving Services, we’ve handled moves throughout Great Neck’s many sub-neighborhoods and we bring that experience to every job.
Military Discounts for Great Neck Residents & Businesses
Trusted Movers in Great Neck Since 2019
Marathon Moving Services is a family-owned, fully licensed and insured Virginia Beach moving company with over a decade of combined experience serving Hampton Roads. Great Neck is one of the areas we work in regularly, and the variety within the neighborhood keeps things interesting. One move might be a waterfront estate in Alanton with a long dock-side driveway. The next might be a townhome in Great Neck Villas or a large single-family home in Laurel Cove. We come prepared for all of it.
Great Neck homes sell in an average of 28 days, which is nearly half the national average. That fast pace means people moving in are often working against tight timelines. We know how to move efficiently without cutting corners, and we protect your new home from the first box to the last piece of furniture.
What Makes Moving in Great Neck Different
Great Neck is not a single neighborhood. It is a collection of distinct sub-communities spread across a peninsula that stretches from the Hilltop area at the south up to Shore Drive at the north. Alanton, The Reserve, Brighton on the Bay, Laurel Cove, Broad Bay Point Greens, Chelsea, and Great Neck Point are all part of the wider Great Neck area, and each has its own street layout, access points, and character.
Some sections have narrow residential streets with mature trees that overhang the road and limit clearance for large trucks. Waterfront homes on Broad Bay or the Lynnhaven River often have long driveways and rear access points that need to be scoped in advance. Sub-neighborhoods with HOA rules may have specific move-in windows or restrictions on truck parking. We ask the right questions before your move date so none of this catches anyone off guard on the day.
If you’re new to the area and still figuring out which part of Great Neck suits you best, our overview of family-friendly Virginia Beach neighborhoods is a good starting point for understanding what different parts of the city offer.
About Great Neck,
Virginia Beach
A peninsula neighborhood with top-rated schools, waterfront access, and a collection of distinct sub-communities that people move into and almost never leave.
Great Neck is a peninsula in the northern half of Virginia Beach, flanked by Broad Bay to the east and Linkhorn Bay and the Lynnhaven River to the west. It is not a single neighborhood but a collection of distinct sub-communities, including Alanton, The Reserve, Brighton on the Bay, Laurel Cove, Broad Bay Point Greens, Chelsea, and Great Neck Point, each with its own character and price range.
Homes range from townhomes and condos starting around $300,000 to waterfront estates on Broad Bay well above $1.5 million. The median sale price sits around $410,000 and homes move fast, averaging just 28 days on market. Demand here has been consistent for decades because the combination of schools, water access, parks, and central location is genuinely hard to find anywhere else in Hampton Roads.
"People don't tend to leave here," says one long-time Great Neck Realtor. "There's so much history and personality in every neighborhood."
Moving to Great Neck? Each sub-neighborhood has different street layouts, access points, and HOA rules. Our crew knows the area and plans accordingly before your move day arrives.
-
Great Neck Park (70 Acres)Located along Lynnhaven Bay near Cox High School, this district park has five large picnic shelters, ball fields, a playground, and open bay views. It is open daily from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM and is used by residents year-round.
-
Great Neck Recreation CenterAn 83,000-square-foot public facility behind Cox High School on Shorehaven Drive. It has an indoor pool, cardio and weight equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, and a walking trail along Lynnhaven Bay.
-
Boating on Broad Bay and the Lynnhaven RiverMany Great Neck homes have private docks. Sub-neighborhoods like Alanton and Brighton on the Bay have boat ramps. The geography connects directly to the Chesapeake Bay, making open water accessible within minutes of leaving any dock.
-
First Landing State ParkOne of Virginia's most visited state parks is right at the northern tip of the peninsula on Shore Drive. It has 20 miles of trails, a Chesapeake Bay beach, and a history center covering everything from the Chesepian people to the Civil War.
-
Centrally Located for EverythingGreat Neck Road runs from I-264 straight to Shore Drive. Grocery stores sit at the top, middle, and bottom of the peninsula. The Hilltop shopping and dining district is at the south end. The beach is 10 minutes in any direction.
Great Neck is one of the rare neighborhoods where you get waterfront access, top schools, recreation facilities, and central convenience without having to choose between them. Residents routinely cite the combination of quick beach access and neighborhood quiet as the reason they stay for 20 or 30 years.
The area's sub-neighborhoods each have their own feel. Alanton has a more established, wooded character with large lots. Brighton on the Bay and Laurel Cove offer bay frontage with newer construction mixed in. The Reserve and Broad Bay Point Greens have pool and clubhouse amenities with a resort feel. There is genuinely something for different stages of life here.
Planning your move? Our team works across all of Great Neck's sub-neighborhoods. Whether your new home is in Alanton, Chelsea, or anywhere else on the peninsula, we know the streets and plan the move accordingly.
Great Neck has one of the strongest school pipelines in all of Virginia Beach. Three top-rated public schools are within a mile of each other, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. For many families, this pipeline alone is the reason they move to Great Neck and stay for decades.
The three schools are close enough that many families can walk or bike between them. The transition from Dey Elementary to Great Neck Middle to Cox High is well-established and familiar to the community, and the continuity of friendships and programs from elementary through high school is something Great Neck residents frequently mention as one of the neighborhood's best qualities.
Cape Henry Collegiate, a highly regarded private school, is located on the nearby North End adjacent to First Colonial High School, giving Great Neck families private school access as well if that is their preference.
Moving with children? School transitions are one of the most stressful parts of a family move. Our guide on moving with kids covers the practical and emotional side at every age, so the whole family lands well.
Great Neck Point was occupied long before English colonists arrived. Chesepioc, a village of the Chesepian people, stood at the tip of the peninsula during the Woodland Period and into the early 17th century. When English settlers arrived in 1607, they encountered the Chesepians in this exact location, making Great Neck one of the earliest documented points of contact between European explorers and the indigenous people of coastal Virginia.
The land that is now Great Neck was first granted to Thomas Keeling in 1635 under a colonial land patent. His son Adam Keeling built a home on the property around 1680, and that house still stands today on Adam Keeling Road. It is the oldest continuously occupied home in Virginia Beach and one of the oldest in Virginia. The house is privately owned but visible from the street and has the classic Tidewater British Colonial design, with decorative glazed headers and a center hall layout typical of 17th century construction in the region.
Through the 20th century, Great Neck developed gradually from a largely rural waterfront area into the established suburban peninsula it is today. The neighborhoods closest to Lynnhaven Bay and Broad Bay were built out during the post-war housing boom of the 1950s through 1970s, and newer construction has continued to fill in and replace older homes as demand has stayed consistently high.
Source: Historical details referenced from Wikipedia's entry on Great Neck Point and Virginia Beach's official listing of the Adam Keeling House.
-
Pre-1607Chesepioc, a Chesepian village, occupies the tip of the Great Neck peninsula. One of the earliest documented indigenous settlements in the coastal Virginia region.
-
1635Thomas Keeling receives one of the first colonial land grants covering the Great Neck peninsula from the Virginia colonial government.
-
c. 1680Adam Keeling builds his home on the Lynnhaven River. Still standing today on Adam Keeling Road, it is the oldest continuously occupied residence in Virginia Beach.
-
1950s-1970sPost-war development fills out the peninsula. Neighborhoods like Alanton and Brighton on the Bay take shape. Cox High School is founded in 1961.
-
TodayOne of Virginia Beach's most consistently in-demand areas, with sub-neighborhoods ranging from established waterfront estates to newer construction, all anchored by top-rated schools and bay access.
Our Moving Services for Great Neck Residents
We offer a full range of services tailored to what Bay Colony homeowners actually need.
Residential Moving
From compact townhomes to large waterfront estates, our residential moving team handles every size of move. We protect floors, doorframes, and all finished surfaces before anything moves.
Commercial Moving
Businesses relocating to or from the Great Neck corridor can count on our commercial moving crew to minimize disruption and handle office equipment with precision.
Local Moving
Moving from Norfolk, Chesapeake, or anywhere else in Hampton Roads into Great Neck? Our local moving team covers the entire region with the same care on every job.
Packing & Delivery
Great Neck homes often have years of accumulated belongings, custom built-ins, and valuable items that need professional handling. Our packing and delivery crew uses proper materials for every category of item and labels everything for an organized unpack.
Piano Moving
Many Great Neck homes have upright or grand pianos. Our piano moving specialists have the equipment and trained hands to move them safely every time.
FIND OUT GREAT NECK MOVING COST
Why Great Neck Chooses Us?
Why does Bay Colony trust our movers?
Professional Team
Free Moving Consultation
Planning Assistance
Senior & Military Moves
Well Trained Staff
On-Time & Efficient
Great Reviews
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
See what our clients had to say about us!
Serving Great Neck and All of Virginia Beach's North End
In addition to Great Neck, we regularly serve the surrounding communities including Alexandria, Bay Colony, Chic’s Beach, Thoroughgood, and Little Neck. We cover all of Virginia Beach and the wider Hampton Roads area including Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Hampton.
LOOKING FOR MILITARY OR SENIOR DISCOUNTS?
Preparing for Your Great Neck Move
The more ready your home is when we arrive, the smoother and faster the day goes for everyone. Our pre-move checklist walks you through exactly what to have done before the crew shows up. Great Neck homes tend to have a lot of square footage and a lot of storage, so the earlier you start sorting and labeling, the better the outcome on move day.
Timing your move also matters here. Great Neck Road is one of the main arterials connecting the area to I-264 and can get backed up during peak commute hours and summer beach traffic on Shore Drive. A weekday move in spring or fall, starting early in the morning, almost always runs smoother than a Saturday move in July. According to Moving.com, mid-week moves in shoulder seasons consistently offer the best mix of availability, traffic conditions, and moving company rates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving in Great Neck, Virginia Beach
Do you move in all of Great Neck's sub-neighborhoods, including Alanton, Brighton on the Bay, and Laurel Cove?
What is the best time to schedule a move in Great Neck?
My Great Neck home has HOA rules about moving trucks. Can you work within those restrictions?
Can you handle waterfront homes with long driveways or dock-side access in Great Neck?
Are you familiar with the Great Neck school district for families timing a move around the academic calendar?
Get a Free Quote for Your Great Neck Move
Ready to get moving? Call Marathon Moving Services at (757) 239-6434 or visit our free quote page for a clear, no-obligation estimate. We’ll go over the details of your Great Neck move, answer your questions, and give you an upfront price before anything is scheduled.