Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a sub-2,000-square-foot footprint is a rare find — it means flexibility. Whether you need a dedicated home office, a guest room, or space for a growing household, this 1950-built home gives you options without the sprawl. The layout is compact enough to keep utility costs in check while still delivering the room count that most families have to stretch their budget to find.
ALL OTHERS AREA 102 and the Hampton real estate market
125 Cambridge Place sits in Hampton, Virginia — one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country and a city that wears its history comfortably alongside a very modern, military-connected lifestyle. The surrounding streets have the kind of mature tree canopy and modest lot sizes that define mid-century Hampton neighborhoods: walkable blocks, neighbors who wave, and a pace that feels genuinely residential rather than transient. Hampton as a city punches well above its size. You're close to the waterfront along the Chesapeake Bay, minutes from Buckroe Beach, and within easy reach of downtown Hampton's restaurants, the Virginia Air and Space Science Center, and the Hampton Coliseum. Phoebus — Hampton's artsy, walkable village district — is just a short drive away and brings an eclectic mix of independent shops, breweries, and live music. For a 1950s neighborhood, the area has aged well, with a mix of long-term owners and newer residents who appreciate the location and the price point that Hampton consistently delivers compared to neighboring cities.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Cambridge Place. Grocery runs are straightforward with a Food Lion and a Walmart Supercenter both within a few miles. For coffee, a Starbucks and several local cafés are close by. Buckroe Beach and its public park are roughly ten minutes away — a genuine waterfront escape without leaving the city. Langley Air Force Base's main gate is about seven minutes by car, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly twelve. Interstate 64 access keeps Norfolk, Newport News, and Virginia Beach all within a reasonable commute window.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Seven minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 125 Cambridge Place one of the more practical addresses in Hampton for active-duty families. Five bedrooms handle PCS moves with kids, visiting family, or a dedicated workspace without anyone feeling squeezed. A VA loan can make this kind of room count more accessible than you might expect — and Hampton's price point tends to stretch BAH further than many Hampton Roads cities.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home and need more than two or three bedrooms, this is the kind of address worth a close look. Five bedrooms at this square footage means the per-room cost works in your favor, and Hampton's established neighborhoods offer stability that newer developments sometimes can't match. The 1950 build means solid construction, and the location — close to the base, the beach, and the highway — gives you long-term flexibility.
More buyer questions
How far is 125 Cambridge Place from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The main gate at Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately seven minutes by car from 125 Cambridge Place, making it one of the closer residential addresses to the base in Hampton. That commute holds up well even during moderate morning traffic.
How far is 125 Cambridge Place from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is roughly twelve minutes from 125 Cambridge Place under normal driving conditions. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects longer Hampton Roads commutes.
What is the flood risk at 125 Cambridge Place?
Flood zone information for 125 Cambridge Place is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for this specific parcel. Reviewing that section will give you the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Is there a homeowners association at 125 Cambridge Place?
Based on available information, 125 Cambridge Place does not appear to be governed by a mandatory homeowners association, though you should confirm this during the due-diligence period of any purchase.
What are the nearest beaches and parks to 125 Cambridge Place?
Buckroe Beach — a public bay beach with a park, pavilion, and seasonal amenities — is approximately ten minutes away. Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton is also within a short drive and offers trails, a lake, and open green space.
Want to know more about 125 Cambridge Place or the surrounding Hampton neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.
