Welcome home to this charming 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home in the heart of Hampton! Featuring an open concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining, this home offers a wonderful opportunity for first-time homebuyers or those looking to downsize without sacrificing space or functionality. The inviting living and dining areas flow seamlessly creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. Enjoy comfortable bedrooms, functional living spaces, and step outside to relax on the private deck. The perfect spot for morning coffee, evening unwinding, or entertaining guests in your own peaceful outdoor setting. Convenient to the interstate, Newport News Shipyard, military bases, and more, this home combines affordability, convenience, and potential all in one. Don't miss your chance to make this Hampton gem your new home!
Listing courtesy of Patrina Walker · Coldwell Banker Premier · REIN MLS #10636917
1942 Box Street is a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Hampton, Virginia, offering 1,100 square feet of living space built in 1988. With NSA Hampton Roads just nine minutes away and everyday conveniences within easy walking distance, this address works hard for the people who call it home.
What sets 1942 Box Street apart is its genuinely walkable footprint in a city where most errands require a car. Grab a quick bite, pick up essentials, or take the dog to a nearby park — all without leaving the immediate blocks. Add a sub-ten-minute commute to NSA Hampton Roads and you have a combination of convenience and accessibility that is surprisingly hard to find at this size.
RIVERVIEW and the Hampton real estate market
Hampton is one of the oldest continuously English-speaking settlements in the United States, and the city wears that history comfortably alongside a very modern, military-connected energy. The area surrounding Box Street sits in the western residential fabric of Hampton — a mix of modest single-family homes, tree-lined streets, and the kind of neighborhood where people actually know their neighbors. It's not a flashy corridor, but it's a functional and well-located one. You're close to the water without being on it, close to the base without being on top of it, and close enough to downtown Hampton and the broader Hampton Roads metro to tap into everything the region offers. Hampton's city services, parks system, and road network make daily life genuinely manageable here, and the city's ongoing investment in its waterfront and commercial districts gives the broader area a quiet sense of forward momentum.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Box Street. Dollar General is just two-tenths of a mile away for quick household needs, and Pine Supermarket is a mile out for a fuller grocery run. When you don't feel like cooking, Papa Johns, Golden City II Chinese Restaurant, and Philly Station are all within a third of a mile. Robinson Park is a short three-tenths-of-a-mile walk for fresh air and outdoor time, with Indian River Park and a Public Overlook reachable in under a mile. Two 7-Eleven locations — at 0.4 and 0.7 miles — cover your coffee-and-convenience needs in either direction.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
NSA Hampton Roads is nine minutes from the front door, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is eleven. That kind of commute changes daily life — less time in traffic, more time at home. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the combination of proximity, price point, and walkable conveniences makes 1942 Box Street a practical fit for active-duty households weighing their options in Hampton.
For first-time buyers
At 1,100 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 1942 Box Street is a manageable, right-sized first home — not so large it overwhelms, not so small it cramps. The 1988 build means you're not dealing with the surprises that come with much older stock. Walkable errands, nearby parks, and a location that keeps commutes short make this a solid place to plant roots for the first time.
More buyer questions
How far is 1942 Box Street from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately nine minutes by car from 1942 Box Street, making it one of the more commute-friendly addresses in this part of Hampton for service members stationed there.
What is the square footage and layout of 1942 Box Street?
The home offers 1,100 square feet of living space configured as three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1988 on a residential lot in Hampton, Virginia.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 1942 Box Street?
Dollar General is just 0.2 miles away for everyday essentials, and Pine Supermarket is about a mile out for a more complete grocery run.
Are there parks within walking distance of 1942 Box Street?
Yes — Robinson Park is 0.3 miles away, Indian River Park is 0.6 miles, and a Public Overlook is within 0.8 miles, giving you multiple outdoor options on foot.
Is 1942 Box Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation for the property.
Curious whether 1942 Box Street fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Hampton well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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NSA HR
Navy
29min·19.4mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
26min·18.2mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
24min·17.7mi
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
21min·9.1mi
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NMCP
Navy
29min·22.9mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515527
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515527
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
10.8 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Aberdeen Gardens is a historic neighborhood of homes in Hampton, Virginia. Its roots go back to the early 20th century. The area is known for tree-lined streets.
$255KMedian sale · 12 mo
$181Sold $/sq ft
15dDays on market
5For sale now
$58KHH income
67.4%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
Estimates only. Taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.
Estimate your monthly payment
$1,615/mo
Principal & interest
$1,349
Property tax
$190
Home insurance
$76
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.
Value & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$167,000 – $302,500The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.
1820 Bay AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,100 sqft$167,000 sold 2026-05
1820 Bay AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,100 sqft$277,750 sold 2026-07
114 Clifton ST · 0.3 mi · 1,125 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-02
Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:
Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.
Comparable Properties
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Questions buyers ask
Is 1942 Box St in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hunter B. Andrews (VaHome School Score 6.6/10), C. Alton Lindsay Middle (VaHome School Score 6.4/10), Hampton (VaHome School Score 5.7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1942 Box St in a flood zone?
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 1942 Box St?
Robinson Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1942 Box St?
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Papa Johns Pizza (0.2 mi).
Does 1942 Box St have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1942 Box St built?
It was built in 1988, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Patrina Walker · Coldwell Banker Premier · REIN MLS #10636917
1942 Box St, Hampton, Virginia 23661 · MLS #10636917 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.
