Why this home stands out
Homes from the late 1930s carry a kind of craftsmanship you simply don't find in newer construction — solid bones, generous room proportions, and architectural details that give a house genuine personality. At 1,446 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths, 216 Manteo Avenue offers that vintage character in one of Hampton's most convenient locations, with two major military installations each less than ten minutes away.
WYTHE and the Hampton real estate market
Manteo Avenue sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Hampton, Virginia — one of the oldest cities in the country and a place where history and everyday practicality coexist naturally. The streets here are lined with homes built across several decades, giving the area a layered, lived-in character that newer subdivisions rarely achieve. Hampton itself spans from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the banks of the Hampton River, and the city's compact geography means you're never far from water, green space, or a main commercial corridor. The broader Hampton Roads metro connects you to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and beyond via the interstate network and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Locals appreciate the city's mix of waterfront parks, independent restaurants, and a genuinely diverse community. For anyone searching for homes in Hampton with strong military access and authentic neighborhood feel, Manteo Avenue checks both boxes without compromise.
What's nearby
Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are within a short drive along Mercury Boulevard and Pembroke Avenue. Buckroe Beach and its waterfront park are just a few miles east — an easy evening or weekend destination. Downtown Hampton's waterfront district, with its restaurants and marina, is roughly ten minutes away. For green space closer to home, Gosnold's Hope Park offers walking trails and open fields within a quick drive. The Hampton Coliseum area adds big-box retail and dining variety a bit further up the road.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
With NSA Hampton Roads nine minutes away and Joint Base Langley-Eustis just ten, 216 Manteo Avenue is about as well-positioned as a Hampton address gets for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the short commute leaves more time for the things that actually matter — whether that's family, fitness, or just getting home before dinner gets cold.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a home that has something to say — real plaster walls, solid wood floors, rooms with actual proportions — a 1938-built property on Manteo Avenue is worth your attention. This isn't a flipped box with granite counters and builder-grade fixtures. It's a house with a history, and for the right buyer, that's exactly the point.
More buyer questions
How far is 216 Manteo Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?
The drive from 216 Manteo Avenue to NSA Hampton Roads is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to that installation in the city.
How far is 216 Manteo Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is roughly ten minutes from this address, giving Air Force and Army households a very short daily commute.
What is the square footage and layout of 216 Manteo Ave?
The home offers 1,446 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, all within a single-family residential structure built in 1938.
Is 216 Manteo Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What is the neighborhood like around Manteo Ave in Hampton?
Manteo Avenue sits in an established, quiet residential area of Hampton with a mix of mid-century homes, mature trees, and easy access to the city's waterfront parks, retail corridors, and major roadways.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Hampton's neighborhoods inside and out — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 216 Manteo Avenue.
