Why this home stands out
Homes built in 1922 carry something newer construction simply can't manufacture: real bones, real history, and a streetscape that tells a story. On E Howard Street, you're inside the walkable core of Phoebus — restaurants, a raw bar, a beloved bakery-café, and a waterfront park all within a quarter mile. That kind of daily convenience on a 0.08-acre lot in a century-old neighborhood is a genuinely rare combination in Hampton.
PHOEBUS and the Hampton real estate market
Phoebus is the kind of neighborhood that people who grew up elsewhere spend years trying to find. It's a compact, walkable village district within Hampton, Virginia — with an arts-forward identity, independent businesses lining Mellen Street, and a genuine sense of community that's hard to fake. The streets here date back well over a century, and the architecture reflects it: front porches, mature trees, and homes with real character sitting close to the sidewalk. For anyone browsing hampton va homes for sale and prioritizing walkability and neighborhood personality over square footage, Phoebus consistently rises to the top of the list. Hampton itself sits at the heart of the Hampton Roads metro — bordered by water on multiple sides, connected by bridge-tunnel to the Peninsula and South Hampton Roads, and home to a deep military presence that keeps the local economy stable. Phoebus sits in the eastern part of the city, close to the water and close to everything that makes this corner of Virginia worth calling home.
What's nearby
Step outside 108 E Howard and daily life unfolds on foot. Fuller's Raw Bar and Sandman Grill are both within a tenth of a mile — two completely different vibes, both genuinely good. Scratch Bakery Cafe, also just 0.1 miles away, covers your morning coffee and your afternoon treat in one stop. Angel Field Heirloom Tomatoes is a short 0.2-mile walk for local produce, and a full Food Lion — with its in-store pharmacy — sits 0.4 miles out for bigger grocery runs. Kearney Park is 0.2 miles away, Phoebus Waterfront Park and Phoebus Baseball League Park are both within 0.3 miles, and Shape Up Fitness is under a mile for anyone keeping a workout routine.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is about 10 minutes from E Howard Street, and MARFORCOM Norfolk runs the same. For active-duty families, that kind of proximity makes BAH math work in a meaningful way — and a VA loan pairs naturally with a century-old home in a stable, established neighborhood. Phoebus has housed military families for generations, and the community infrastructure reflects it.
For buyers drawn to character
If your idea of the right home involves original details, a real front porch, and neighbors who actually know each other, 108 E Howard Street is worth a serious look. Built in 1922 and sitting inside one of Hampton's most distinctive walkable districts, this is hampton va real estate that rewards buyers who value place and patina over granite countertops and generic floor plans.
More buyer questions
How far is 108 E Howard Street from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 10 minutes from 108 E Howard Street by car, making it one of the more convenient off-base locations for personnel assigned there.
What is the Phoebus neighborhood like day-to-day?
Phoebus is a walkable, arts-forward village district within Hampton with independent restaurants, local shops, parks, and a strong sense of community — daily errands and evenings out are both genuinely doable on foot from E Howard Street.
How old is the home at 108 E Howard Street?
The home was built in 1922, making it over a century old — it's part of the historic residential fabric that gives Phoebus its distinctive architectural character.
Is 108 E Howard Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA map data.
Where is the nearest park to 108 E Howard Street?
Kearney Park is just 0.2 miles away, and both Phoebus Waterfront Park and Phoebus Baseball League Park are within 0.3 miles — all walkable from the front door.
Tom and Dariya Milan know Phoebus well. Reach out to get a straight-talk walkthrough of 108 E Howard Street and what it looks like to make this address yours.
