Why this home stands out
Built in 1912, this home carries more than a century of Hampton history in its bones. At 1,860 square feet, the layout gives you real room to spread out — three bedrooms, a dedicated half bath, and spaces that feel purposeful rather than squeezed. Homes from this era tend to feature higher ceilings, thicker walls, and trim details you simply won't find in newer construction. That combination of age, size, and location is genuinely hard to replicate at this zip code.
ALL OTHERS AREA 101 and the Hampton real estate market
East Virginia Avenue sits in the Phoebus area of Hampton — one of the city's oldest and most distinct quarters. The streets here are lined with early-twentieth-century homes on modest lots, giving the blocks a cohesive, historic character. Sidewalks connect neighbors, and the scale of the neighborhood keeps things walkable and human-sized. Phoebus itself has a small-town feel tucked inside a mid-sized city, with local shops and gathering spots along Mellen Street nearby. Hampton wraps around the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads harbor. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 64 is close, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel connects you to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23663 will notice that this zip code places you near the water, near the bases, and near the heart of the region's history. Downtown Hampton and the Virginia Air and Space Science Center are a short drive west.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from 113 E Virginia Ave. Food Lion is 0.6 miles away, and the Food Lion Pharmacy is right alongside it for prescriptions and health basics. A Wawa is 0.3 miles out for coffee and quick stops, and a 7-Eleven is just 0.2 miles away. Golden City is a 0.2-mile walk for a sit-down meal, and Pharaohs Bar and Hookah is 0.3 miles for an evening out. Kearney Park is 0.7 miles away for outdoor time, and Phoebus Baseball League Park is under a mile. Shape Up Fitness and C4 Boxing Club are both within a mile for workouts.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about nine minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly eleven. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Hampton, and the home's age and size mean it has already been through multiple ownership cycles — the bones are proven. A VA loan appraisal on a 1912 home is standard practice here.
For buyers drawn to character
If you want a home with a story, 1912 is a strong starting point. The architecture of this era — proportioned rooms, solid construction, details that take craftsmanship to replicate — is exactly what draws buyers away from cookie-cutter subdivisions. Phoebus amplifies that appeal: it's a neighborhood with genuine identity, not a master-planned afterthought.
More buyer questions
How far is 113 E Virginia Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is about nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts the main gate well within a practical daily commute.
Is 113 E Virginia Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Hampton's coastal geography means flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully before any purchase.
What is the Phoebus neighborhood like?
Phoebus is one of Hampton's oldest communities, known for early-twentieth-century housing stock, walkable blocks, and a distinct local identity. It has a small-town feel with access to the broader Hampton road network.
Does 113 E Virginia Ave have a garage or off-street parking?
Parking details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct showing. Homes in the Phoebus area vary — some have detached garages, others rely on driveway or street parking.
How old is the home at 113 E Virginia Ave?
The home was built in 1912, making it well over a century old. That age places it among Hampton's older residential properties and gives it architectural character typical of the early Craftsman and Colonial Revival period.
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