Why this home stands out
What sets 1039 Porte Harbour Arch apart is its address within a quiet, arch-named enclave that carries a distinctly planned, community feel — uncommon in this part of Hampton. At just over 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the layout gives you room to spread out without the overhead of a much larger home. The 1996 build era means solid construction with enough age to carry character, yet recent enough to avoid the major mechanical concerns of older stock.
SALT PONDS and the Hampton real estate market
Porte Harbour Arch sits in the 23664 zip code — the easternmost slice of Hampton, Virginia, where the city meets the Chesapeake Bay and the atmosphere shifts noticeably toward waterfront living. This part of Hampton carries a quieter, residential energy compared to the busier corridors near Coliseum Central or Phoebus. Streets here tend to be low-traffic, and the neighborhood's layout encourages a pace that feels a step removed from the daily rush. Hampton itself is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and that history gives the city a layered identity — part military town, part coastal community, part working waterfront. The 23664 corridor benefits from all of that without sitting in the middle of it. You're close enough to downtown Hampton and the Virginia waterfront to enjoy everything on offer, but far enough east to feel like you've got your own corner of it.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy here. Buckroe Beach and its public park are just a short drive east, giving you a genuine sandy shoreline without leaving the city. The Coliseum Central corridor — home to major grocery chains, pharmacies, and a wide range of dining — is accessible in roughly ten to fifteen minutes heading west on Mercury Boulevard. Fort Monroe National Monument is practically a neighbor, offering walking trails, history, and sweeping bay views. For coffee and quick errands, the stretch along Settlers Landing Road and downtown Hampton's waterfront district are both reachable without getting on a highway.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about nine minutes away, making 1039 Porte Harbour Arch one of the more convenient addresses for Langley-assigned airmen and their families. Naval Station Norfolk is also reachable in roughly fifteen minutes, so dual-military households have real flexibility here. A VA loan can make ownership at this address straightforward — and Hampton's 23664 zip code sits comfortably within typical BAH ranges for the area.
For families upgrading
At 2,003 square feet with three bedrooms and a half bath on the main level, this home gives a growing family genuine room to breathe. The 1996 build means the floor plan reflects the kind of open, connected layout that families actually use — not the chopped-up rooms of earlier decades. Add in the proximity to Buckroe Beach and Fort Monroe for weekend life, and you've got a home that works hard during the week and rewards you on the weekends.
More buyer questions
How far is 1039 Porte Harbour Arch from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 1039 Porte Harbour Arch to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 9 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes it one of the closer residential options to Langley in the Hampton area.
How far is 1039 Porte Harbour Arch from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly 15 minutes from this address, depending on bridge and tunnel traffic. The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is the primary route connecting Hampton to Norfolk.
What is the zip code for 1039 Porte Harbour Arch, and what does that area feel like?
The home is in the 23664 zip code, which covers the eastern edge of Hampton near the Chesapeake Bay. It's a quieter, more residential stretch of the city with proximity to Buckroe Beach and Fort Monroe.
Is 1039 Porte Harbour Arch in a flood zone?
Given its location in the 23664 zip code near the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully. The property's specific flood designation is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page.
What are the nearest grocery and shopping options to 1039 Porte Harbour Arch?
The Mercury Boulevard corridor in Hampton is the closest major retail hub, roughly 10 to 15 minutes west, with multiple grocery stores, pharmacies, and big-box retailers. Downtown Hampton's waterfront district also offers dining and specialty shopping a bit closer.
Curious whether 1039 Porte Harbour Arch fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Hampton well — reach out and let's talk through it.
