Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a single-family home this close to Langley AFB is a combination that's genuinely hard to find. The 0.29-acre lot gives you breathing room — space for a backyard project, a garden, or just a good-sized yard to actually use. Built in 1984, the home has the solid construction and generous room proportions that newer, tighter floor plans often trade away.
HOWE FARMS and the Hampton real estate market
Howe Farms is a quiet, established residential pocket in Hampton, Virginia — the kind of neighborhood where the streets feel familiar fast and neighbors tend to stick around. The homes here were largely built in the 1980s, giving the area a settled, mature feel with tree-lined lots and real yard space. If you've been searching for a house for sale hampton va that puts you close to the base without dropping you into a dense subdivision, Howe Farms tends to check that box. Hampton itself sits at the heart of the Hampton Roads region — bordered by the Chesapeake Bay, the James River, and a network of waterways that define daily life here. It's a city with genuine history (the oldest continuous English-speaking settlement in the country), a strong military presence, and a practical, unpretentious character that residents tend to appreciate. Getting around is straightforward, with easy access to I-64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel connecting you to the broader region.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Drummonds Way. Gosnold's Hope Park is just 0.7 miles away — a well-loved waterfront park along the Back River with trails, picnic areas, and open green space that's great for weekend mornings. Dog owners will appreciate Dog Field, a dedicated off-leash area only 0.8 miles out. Sophisticated Foods, a local restaurant 0.7 miles away, is a neighborhood go-to for a quick meal. A 7-Eleven at 0.9 miles covers coffee and convenience runs, and Marcel Industries International handles grocery needs just half a mile from the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Five minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 220 Drummonds Way one of the most practical addresses in Hampton for active-duty families. Whether you're using a VA loan or working with BAH to plan your housing budget, the commute math here is hard to beat. Five bedrooms means space for a growing family, a home office, or a dedicated guest room when family visits from out of town.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current space and are exploring homes for sale in hampton virginia with room to actually live, 220 Drummonds Way delivers. Five bedrooms across 2,539 square feet means everyone gets their own space — and the 0.29-acre lot gives kids and adults alike a real backyard to use. Howe Farms is an established neighborhood, so you're buying into a community that already has roots.
More buyer questions
How far is 220 Drummonds Way from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is approximately five minutes under normal conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the main gate. It's a straightforward route with no highway required.
How far is 220 Drummonds Way from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 18 minutes away by car. The route connects easily via local roads and I-64.
What is the lot size at 220 Drummonds Way?
The lot is 0.29 acres — a generous size for an in-city Hampton address that gives you meaningful outdoor space front and back.
Is 220 Drummonds Way in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.
What parks are near 220 Drummonds Way?
Gosnold's Hope Park, a waterfront park along the Back River, is 0.7 miles away, and Dog Field — a dedicated off-leash dog area — is just 0.8 miles from the home.
Want to walk through 220 Drummonds Way in person? Tom and Dariya Milan know Howe Farms well — reach out and they'll set it up around your schedule.
