Why this home stands out
Few addresses in Hampton combine genuine pre-war scale with this kind of proximity to the water and two major installations. At 5,185 square feet, the 1940 construction gives you the proportions — high ceilings, generous room sizes, a footprint that simply isn't being built today — while Chesapeake Avenue itself carries the quiet prestige of one of the city's most established corridors. Three full baths, two half baths, and four bedrooms means the square footage is actually usable across a household of any size.
ALL OTHERS AREA 102 and the Hampton real estate market
Chesapeake Avenue runs along one of Hampton's most storied residential stretches, where early-twentieth-century homes sit on wide lots with mature tree canopies overhead. The street has a settled, unhurried character — neighbors who have been here for decades alongside families who discovered it more recently and stayed. You're in the 23661 zip code, which puts you in the older, established western quarter of the city, close to the Hampton Roads waterfront and well inside the urban core without any of the suburban sprawl. Hampton itself is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and that history is visible in the architecture and street grid around you. The city offers a full range of municipal amenities — waterfront parks, a convention center, a coliseum, and a downtown that has seen steady reinvestment. Families comparing homes for sale in Hampton often land on this corridor precisely because the neighborhood feels complete: walkable, rooted, and genuinely livable rather than just convenient.
What's nearby
Robinson Park is 0.1 miles away — an easy walk for a morning stretch or an afternoon with kids. Indian River Park sits just 0.4 miles out, and the Public Overlook at 0.6 miles gives you a genuine waterfront vantage point without getting in a car. For quick errands, Dollar General is two blocks away. When you want a fast meal, Philly Station, Golden City II Chinese Restaurant, and Papa John's Pizza are all within 0.2 miles. A 7-Eleven for coffee or a late-night snack is just 0.3 miles out, with a second location reachable at 0.9 miles. Daily life at 2402 Chesapeake Avenue requires very little driving for the basics.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is eight minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is ten — which means 2402 Chesapeake Avenue sits in a genuinely practical location for dual-military households or anyone managing a short-notice schedule. The four-bedroom, three-full-bath layout handles a family with room to spare, and using a VA loan on a property with this much square footage and this kind of history is a combination worth taking seriously.
For buyers drawn to character
If what you want is a house with actual bones — 1940 construction, 5,185 square feet, a Chesapeake Avenue address — this is the kind of property that stops the scroll. The proportions are pre-war generous: rooms built for living, not for photographing. Among Hampton homes for sale, a home of this era and scale on this particular street is genuinely uncommon. You're not buying a floor plan; you're buying a place with a story.
More buyer questions
How far is 2402 Chesapeake Avenue from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately eight minutes by car from 2402 Chesapeake Avenue, making it one of the more commute-friendly addresses in the area for personnel assigned there.
What school zone does 2402 Chesapeake Avenue fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Hampton High School and homes for sale zoned for Hunter B. Andrews PK-8 should verify current zoning directly with Hampton City Schools, as attendance boundaries can change — but 23661 addresses on this corridor have historically fed into those programs.
Is 2402 Chesapeake Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section and consult FEMA's current flood maps before making any decisions.
How walkable is the area around 2402 Chesapeake Avenue?
Very walkable for a Hampton address — Robinson Park is 0.1 miles away, several restaurants are within 0.2 miles, and a waterfront overlook is reachable on foot at 0.6 miles.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 2402 Chesapeake Avenue?
Yes — eligible veterans and active-duty service members can use a VA loan on a residential property like this one, subject to standard VA appraisal and eligibility requirements.
Curious whether 2402 Chesapeake Avenue fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
