Why this home stands out
What sets 217 Hankins Drive apart is the combination of square footage, lot size, and location that's genuinely hard to find in this part of Hampton. At 2,485 square feet on 0.3 acres, you get real breathing room — indoors and out. The 1968 construction era typically means solid bones: brick or block foundations, generous room proportions, and mature landscaping that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Add a half-bath for guests and two full baths for the household, and the layout holds up well for everyday life.
POWHATAN PARK and the Hampton real estate market
Powhatan Park is one of Hampton's established residential neighborhoods — the kind of community where the trees are tall, the lots are spacious, and neighbors have been around long enough to actually know each other. Streets here feel settled and unhurried, which is a real contrast to the newer master-planned communities popping up elsewhere in the region. Hampton itself is a city with serious range: waterfront parks along the Chesapeake Bay, a walkable downtown, and a deep military history tied to Joint Base Langley-Eustis just up the road. If you're doing a hampton va property search and prioritizing proximity to Langley AFB without sacrificing neighborhood character, Powhatan Park keeps coming up for good reason. Hampton sits in the heart of the Hampton Roads metro, giving you easy access to Newport News, Norfolk, and the broader coastal Virginia lifestyle — all without the congestion of living right on a major corridor.
What's nearby
Daily life is easy from Hankins Drive. A 7-Eleven is just half a mile away for quick stops, with a second location only 0.7 miles out — and a McDonald's at 0.8 miles covers the coffee-and-breakfast-sandwich routine. Hong Kong Restaurant at 0.7 miles is a solid local option when you want a sit-down meal close to home. For staying active, Roughouse Boxing & Fitness MMA and Gymnastics Inc are both within 0.7 miles — convenient whether you're training or enrolling kids in classes. Park Place Playground is 0.8 miles out, and Briarfield Park rounds things out at a mile, giving families two nearby green spaces for weekend afternoons.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Ten minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eleven minutes to NSA Hampton Roads — 217 Hankins Drive is squarely within the commute range most military families are targeting. The 2,485-square-foot layout gives you the space to actually spread out between deployments and PCS moves, and VA loan eligibility makes a home of this size on a 0.3-acre lot genuinely accessible. BAH rates in the Hampton area have historically aligned well with homes in this neighborhood tier.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current place and need more room to breathe, 217 Hankins Drive delivers it. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and 2,485 square feet give a growing family real flexibility — a dedicated guest bath, space for a home office or playroom, and a 0.3-acre lot that's large enough for a backyard that actually gets used. Powhatan Park's mature, quiet streets along the hampton road virginia corridor make it the kind of neighborhood you move into and stay.
More buyer questions
How far is 217 Hankins Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 217 Hankins Drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts it well within the commute range most service members target when searching in Hampton.
How far is 217 Hankins Drive from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is about 11 minutes from 217 Hankins Drive, making it a practical option for personnel assigned to that installation as well.
What is the lot size at 217 Hankins Drive?
The lot is 0.3 acres — a notably generous size for an in-city Hampton address, offering meaningful outdoor space front and back compared to most newer construction in the area.
Is 217 Hankins Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
What neighborhood is 217 Hankins Drive located in?
217 Hankins Drive is located in Powhatan Park, an established residential neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia known for its mature trees, spacious lots, and proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
Want to know more about 217 Hankins Drive or explore other homes in Powhatan Park? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out today.
