79 days on market
$249,900
223 Martha Lee Dr
Hampton, Virginia 23666
MLS# 10621032 · FOREST PARK · Hampton VA
Updated Apr 4, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,583/mo
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Price / sq ft
$201
1,243 sq ft
Days on market
79
HOA
None
Year built
1961
65 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,243
Garage
Yes
About this home
Move-in Ready 3 bedrooms, updated bath and updated kitchen, rancher! Home has open floorplan, hardwood floors, replacement windows, oversized detached garage, freshly painted, move-in ready! Central Heat gas and AC, priced to sell!
Listed by Kyle Hause · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
VaHome Team property overview
Meet 223 Martha Lee Drive — a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home in Hampton's Forest Park neighborhood, built in 1961 on a nearly quarter-acre lot. At 1,243 square feet, it's a compact, manageable footprint in a well-connected part of the city, just minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 223 Martha Lee Drive apart is its combination of lot size and location. Nearly 0.2 acres gives you genuine outdoor space — room for a garden, a fire pit, or just breathing room — in a neighborhood where that's not always a given. Add in a sub-11-minute drive to Langley AFB, a Food Lion literally around the corner, and a quiet residential street in an established community, and the everyday math here works out well.
FOREST PARK and the Hampton real estate market
Forest Park is one of Hampton's established mid-century neighborhoods — the kind of place where the streets are lined with mature trees and the lots have real dimensions. Built out largely in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the area has a settled, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Neighbors tend to stay, and the streets feel genuinely residential rather than transient. When people search for houses in hampton va with easy access to both the base and everyday errands, Forest Park consistently comes up as a practical answer. Hampton itself sits at the southeastern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads harbor. It's a city with deep roots — one of the oldest continuously English-speaking settlements in the country — and a surprisingly diverse mix of waterfront areas, historic districts, and workaday neighborhoods like this one. Getting around is straightforward: I-64 is close, and the broader Hampton Roads metro is well within reach.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from Martha Lee Drive. Food Lion is just 0.2 miles away — a quick walk or a two-minute drive for a grocery run. Albalad Fresh Market is another option at 0.6 miles if you want something different. For a fast bite, McDonald's, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, and Royal Farms are all within 0.3 miles. Royal Farms and Mi Amour Eli Vendors District also cover your morning coffee needs without any real detour. If you're looking to stay active, Cheeseman Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is right in the neighborhood at 0.3 miles — a solid option for adults and kids alike.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is an 11-minute drive from 223 Martha Lee Drive, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 14 minutes out. That kind of proximity matters when PCS orders come through and you're weighing commute time against everything else. A VA loan can make the numbers work on a property like this, and BAH rates in the Hampton area are generally aligned with the local market.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring homes for sale hampton virginia and want something manageable — not too big, not too small — 223 Martha Lee Drive is worth a close look. At 1,243 square feet on a nearly quarter-acre lot, it's a realistic entry point into homeownership: enough space to be comfortable, a yard that's actually usable, and a location where the basics of daily life are all within a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 223 Martha Lee Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 223 Martha Lee Drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis typically runs about 11 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes it one of the closer residential options to the base in the Hampton area.
What neighborhood is 223 Martha Lee Drive in?
The property is located in Forest Park, an established mid-century neighborhood in Hampton, Virginia. It's a residential area with mature landscaping and a settled, community-oriented feel.
How big is the lot at 223 Martha Lee Drive?
The lot measures approximately 0.1928 acres — just under a fifth of an acre — which is a meaningful amount of outdoor space for a neighborhood property in this part of Hampton.
Is 223 Martha Lee Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, especially in coastal Hampton Roads.
What grocery stores are close to 223 Martha Lee Drive?
Food Lion is just 0.2 miles away, making it the most convenient option for everyday grocery shopping. Albalad Fresh Market is also nearby at 0.6 miles if you prefer an alternative.
Want to know more about 223 Martha Lee Drive or Forest Park? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.
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Location & Neighborhood
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223 Martha Lee DR, Hampton
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,243
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$249,900
Price / Sq Ft
$201
Annual Taxes
$2,567
Monthly Tax
$214
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.03%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Feb 19, 2026 | $249,900 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $249,900 | — |
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About buying in Hampton
Hampton is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in America and offers an exceptional value proposition for home buyers in Hampton Roads. Neighborhoods like Phoebus, Wythe, and Buckroe Beach combine historic charm with proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley side), making the city particularly popular with Air Force families. Median home prices in Hampton are among the most accessible in the region, with single-family homes available well under $300,000 in many neighborhoods.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,583/moPrincipal & interest
$1,297
Property tax
$214
Home insurance
$73
PMI
None
HOA
None
Estimate only. 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.
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · MLS# 10621032
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$249,900
223 Martha Lee DR, HAMPTON VA 23666
Hampton, Virginia 23666
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