Why this home stands out
Homes with genuine early-1900s bones are increasingly rare in Hampton, and 1103 Blair Ave is the real thing — a 1906 residential property with the kind of square footage and architectural detail that newer construction simply can't replicate. At 1,816 square feet across three bedrooms, there's real room to live here, and the sub-10-minute commute to NSA Hampton Roads makes the location as practical as it is characterful.
WYTHE and the Hampton real estate market
Blair Ave sits in a mature, established section of Hampton — one of the oldest cities in continuous English-speaking settlement in the United States. The streets here have a lived-in, rooted quality: wide lots, older trees, and homes that each have their own story. Hampton itself straddles the water at every turn, with the Hampton Roads harbor, the James River, and the Chesapeake Bay all within easy reach. The city blends working waterfront energy with genuine neighborhood calm. You're close enough to the action — military installations, downtown Hampton, the Virginia Air and Space Center — to feel connected, but the Blair Ave corridor has a quieter, residential rhythm that long-time residents tend to hold onto. It's the kind of area where neighbors know each other and front porches still get used.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from 1103 Blair Ave. Pine Supermarket is just half a mile away for quick grocery runs, with Newport News Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store both under a mile for more variety. When you want to eat out, Park's Inn Restaurant is six-tenths of a mile away, Pisces Jackpot is just under a mile, and Taste of NYC rounds out a solid local dining lineup at 0.9 miles. Outdoors, Peterson's Yacht Basin and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook — both 0.6 miles out — put waterfront views within walking distance, and Anderson Park North is only seven-tenths of a mile for green space and fresh air.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is eight minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is ten — making 1103 Blair Ave one of the more strategically located addresses in the area for active-duty households. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the 1,816 square feet gives families room to spread out across three bedrooms without feeling squeezed between deployments and PCS cycles.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a home with genuine history rather than manufactured charm, 1103 Blair Ave delivers. Built in 1906, it carries over 115 years of Hampton's story in its walls — the kind of craftsmanship and proportions that defined residential architecture before everything became standardized. Three bedrooms and 1,816 square feet give you space to restore, personalize, and make it fully your own.
More buyer questions
How far is 1103 Blair Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 8 minutes by car from 1103 Blair Ave, making it one of the more convenient commutes available in this price range of Hampton. MARFORCOM Norfolk is also close at roughly 10 minutes.
What year was 1103 Blair Ave built?
The home was built in 1906, giving it well over a century of history and the kind of architectural character that's hard to find in newer construction.
How much living space does 1103 Blair Ave have?
The home offers 1,816 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and one and a half baths — a generous footprint for an early-1900s residential property.
Is 1103 Blair Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 1103 Blair Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
Are there parks or waterfront areas near 1103 Blair Ave?
Yes — Peterson's Yacht Basin and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook are both about 0.6 miles away, and Anderson Park North is just 0.7 miles, giving you easy access to waterfront views and green space.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Hampton's historic neighborhoods well — reach out to get the full picture on 1103 Blair Ave and what it could mean for you.
