Why this home stands out
What sets this address apart is the combination of proximity and lifestyle that's genuinely hard to replicate. You're eight minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, seven-tenths of a mile from Buckroe Beach and Park, and surrounded by a tight-knit neighborhood that has been attracting beach-lovers and base families alike for decades. The 1970-built home sits on a 0.1647-acre lot — meaningful outdoor space in a walkable, amenity-rich pocket of Hampton.
BUCKROE and the Hampton real estate market
Buckroe is one of Hampton's most distinctive neighborhoods, anchored by the beloved Buckroe Beach and Park along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. The area has a relaxed, unpretentious energy — think weekend cookouts, neighbors who wave from their porches, and the kind of walkability that makes errands and evenings out equally easy on foot. Streets are lined with modest, well-kept homes from the mid-twentieth century, and the community has a genuine sense of place that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Hampton itself is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and it wears that history comfortably alongside a modern, military-connected economy. As a city in Hampton Roads, it offers direct access to Interstate 64, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, and a regional network of bases, employers, and waterfront recreation. The primary keyword for this area — Hampton Virginia beach neighborhood homes — fits naturally here because Buckroe delivers exactly that: a real beach neighborhood inside city limits, without the resort-town price premium.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from 1640 Old Buckroe Road. A 7-Eleven sits just 0.2 miles away for quick morning coffee or last-minute essentials, and Dunkin' and Buckroe Coffee Co. are both under a mile when you want something more leisurely. Little E's Grocery and VES Studios cover everyday grocery runs within half a mile. When it's time to eat out, Coasters Beach Grill brings casual waterfront-adjacent dining just 0.5 miles away, with Little Caesars Pizza equally close for an easy weeknight. Fitness options are well-represented too — Joy2bFit, Ogun's Strength and Conditioning Gym, and C4 Boxing Club are all within 0.6 miles. And of course, Buckroe Beach and Park is a 0.7-mile walk from your front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is eight minutes away, making 1640 Old Buckroe Road one of the more commute-friendly addresses in Hampton for active-duty personnel. Naval Station Norfolk is reachable in roughly 14 minutes. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom home even more accessible, and the Buckroe neighborhood has a long history of welcoming military families who want a real community close to the flight line.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two baths, and a lot size that gives you real outdoor space — without the maintenance load of a much larger home. At 1,260 square feet, 1640 Old Buckroe Road is a size that feels manageable for a first-time buyer getting comfortable with homeownership. Add in walkable amenities, a beach park less than a mile away, and a neighborhood with genuine character, and you have a foundation that's hard to outgrow quickly.
More buyer questions
How far is 1640 Old Buckroe Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis typically runs about eight minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this address one of the closer residential options to the base within Hampton.
How far is 1640 Old Buckroe Road from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is approximately 14 minutes by car from 1640 Old Buckroe Road, routed via Interstate 64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Commute times can vary depending on bridge traffic.
What is Buckroe Beach and Park like, and how close is it?
Buckroe Beach and Park is a public beach and recreational park on the Chesapeake Bay, offering a sandy beach, picnic areas, a pavilion, and seasonal events. It sits about 0.7 miles from this address — an easy walk or quick bike ride.
Is 1640 Old Buckroe Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Given the coastal proximity of the Buckroe neighborhood, reviewing that information carefully before purchase is always a good idea.
What is the lot size and property type at 1640 Old Buckroe Road?
The property is a single-family residential home built in 1970, sitting on a 0.1647-acre lot — which translates to roughly 7,175 square feet of land, providing meaningful yard space for a neighborhood setting.
Curious about 1640 Old Buckroe Road or the Buckroe neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Hampton well — reach out and let's talk through what you're looking for.
