Why this home stands out
What sets 11 Rosser Drive apart is its location arithmetic: seven minutes to Langley AFB, fifteen to Naval Station Norfolk, and a walkable cluster of groceries and dining within a mile. For a 1,221-square-foot home built in 1986, the bones are straightforward and the commute math is hard to beat. You're not trading convenience for affordability here — you're getting both in a city that knows how to take care of the people who serve.
GREENHILL ESTATES and the Hampton real estate market
Hampton is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the Americas, and it carries that history without feeling frozen in time. The city sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, bordered by water on three sides, which means you're never far from a boat ramp, a waterfront park, or a breeze off the bay. The 23669 zip code covers a compact, residential stretch of Hampton where neighborhoods feel established — mature trees, single-family streets, and a pace that's a notch quieter than the busier corridors nearby. Phoebus, one of Hampton's most characterful historic districts, is just minutes away, offering independent restaurants, local shops, and a genuine sense of place. Downtown Hampton's waterfront and the Virginia Air and Space Science Center are a short drive in the other direction. Families comparing homes for sale in Hampton will find that this part of the city offers a grounded, connected lifestyle without the sprawl of newer suburban developments.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 11 Rosser Drive. Zooms Stores is just 0.4 miles away for quick grocery runs, with Food Lion at 0.9 miles for a fuller shop and Dollar Tree at 0.8 miles for household staples. When you want to eat out, Mezcal Mexican Grill is 0.8 miles away and consistently draws locals for its casual, flavorful menu. A Dunkin' at 0.9 miles handles morning coffee, and multiple 7-Eleven locations within a mile cover those in-between moments. Everything you need on a Tuesday is within a mile of your front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 11 Rosser Drive a natural fit for active-duty families who want a short commute without sacrificing a real neighborhood feel. Naval Station Norfolk is fifteen minutes out, so dual-military households have options. A VA loan pairs well with a home at this price point and size, and the 23669 zip puts you close to base support services, commissary access, and the kind of community that understands the military lifestyle.
For first-time buyers
If you're weighing Hampton homes for sale as a first purchase, 11 Rosser Drive checks the boxes that matter most early on: manageable square footage, a low-maintenance footprint, and a location that keeps daily life simple. Three bedrooms gives you room to grow, two full baths means no morning standoffs, and the proximity to Langley AFB opens the door to VA loan financing if you qualify. It's a solid starting point in a city with real staying power.
More buyer questions
How far is 11 Rosser Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately seven minutes from 11 Rosser Drive under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Hampton.
How far is 11 Rosser Drive from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly fifteen minutes away, a reasonable commute for sailors or civilian employees who want to live on the Hampton side of the water.
What school zone does 11 Rosser Drive fall in?
Families researching homes for sale zoned for Phoebus High School and homes for sale zoned for Phillips Elementary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Hampton City Schools, as boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within that attendance area.
Is 11 Rosser Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.
Where are the closest grocery stores to 11 Rosser Drive?
Zooms Stores is 0.4 miles away, Dollar Tree is 0.8 miles, and Food Lion is 0.9 miles — all reachable in under five minutes by car or a short bike ride.
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