Why this home stands out
What sets 239 Libby Street apart is its location inside Phoebus — one of Hampton's most distinctive historic districts, where locally owned restaurants and small-town walkability are genuinely part of daily life, not a marketing promise. You're steps from dining, a park, and a grocery store, yet still only ten minutes from the flight line at Langley. That combination is genuinely hard to find at this size.
H LIBBY LAND and the Hampton real estate market
Phoebus is one of those neighborhoods that people who live there tend to stay loyal to. It's a compact, walkable historic district within Hampton — a city that sits at the heart of the Hampton Roads region, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and the Hampton River. The streets here have personality: older homes, local businesses, and a community feel that bigger suburban developments rarely replicate. Phoebus has its own Main Street energy, with independent restaurants and a waterfront park just a short walk away. Hampton itself is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and that history shows up in the architecture and layout of neighborhoods like this one. Whether you're drawn to the proximity to the water, the walkable errands, or the genuine sense of place, 239 Libby Street in Hampton, Virginia 23663 puts you inside a neighborhood that has real roots — and a community that takes pride in them.
What's nearby
Groceries are essentially at your doorstep — Food Lion and its in-store pharmacy are just 0.1 miles away, and Angel Field Heirloom Tomatoes is a short 0.4-mile walk for locally grown produce. For food, STUFT Restaurant & Food Truck and Skrimp Shack are right around the corner, with New China another block out. Scratch Bakery Cafe is a 0.1-mile walk for your morning coffee. Kearney Park is 0.1 miles away, Phoebus Baseball League Park is 0.2 miles, and Phoebus Waterfront Park is just 0.4 miles — meaning green space and water views are genuinely within walking distance. Holland Hall and Shape Up Fitness are both under a mile for your workouts.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about ten minutes from 239 Libby Street, and NSA Hampton Roads is equally close — making this address one of the shorter commutes you'll find in the area. A VA loan can make a three-bedroom home in a walkable historic neighborhood surprisingly accessible, and Phoebus has a long history of welcoming military families who want a real neighborhood rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision.
For first-time buyers
For a first home, 239 Libby Street checks a lot of practical boxes: three bedrooms, a manageable 1,000 square feet, and a location where you can walk to groceries, coffee, parks, and dinner without getting in the car. Phoebus is the kind of neighborhood where you actually get to know your neighbors, and Hampton's historic character gives the area a sense of permanence that newer developments often lack.
More buyer questions
How far is 239 Libby Street from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 239 Libby Street to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The short commute makes this address a practical choice for active-duty personnel stationed at Langley AFB.
What neighborhood is 239 Libby Street in?
239 Libby Street is located in the Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton, Virginia — a historic, walkable district known for its local restaurants, waterfront park access, and distinct community character within the broader city of Hampton.
Is 239 Libby Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 239 Libby Street is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Given Phoebus's proximity to the Hampton River and Chesapeake Bay, it's worth reviewing that detail carefully before making decisions.
How old is the home at 239 Libby Street?
The home was built in 1981, making it a well-established property with over four decades of history in the Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton, Virginia.
What parks are near 239 Libby Street?
Kearney Park is just 0.1 miles away, Phoebus Baseball League Park is 0.2 miles, and Phoebus Waterfront Park — which offers views of the water — is 0.4 miles from the front door. All three are comfortably within walking distance.
Want to see 239 Libby Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Hampton well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.
