Why this home stands out
What sets 316 Sourwood Drive apart is its combination of single-level living, a 1960s solid-construction footprint, and an almost unbeatable proximity to daily essentials. Groceries, quick-service food, a martial arts gym, and a coffee stop are all within a few blocks. For a home of this size and era, the walkable convenience corridor right outside the neighborhood is genuinely rare in Hampton.
FOREST PARK and the Hampton real estate market
316 Sourwood Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Hampton, Virginia — a city that wears its history and its military roots with equal pride. Hampton is the oldest continuously English-speaking settlement in the country, and it carries that depth of character through its neighborhoods, its waterfront, and its community culture. The Sourwood Drive area is a mid-century residential stretch where single-family homes sit on established lots with mature trees and a settled, unhurried feel. It's not a flashy address, but it's a dependable one — the kind of neighborhood where people stay for decades because the fundamentals just work. Hampton itself gives you access to the full Hampton Roads metro: Langley AFB to the north, the Hampton Coliseum corridor for entertainment, Buckroe Beach for weekend afternoons, and easy bridge-tunnel access to Norfolk and Virginia Beach when you want a change of scenery. The city's blend of affordability, military community, and coastal proximity makes it one of the more practical places to put down roots in coastal Virginia.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Sourwood Drive. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away for your regular grocery run, with Albalad Fresh Market at 0.4 miles and Madel Afro Caribbean Groceries at 0.6 miles rounding out a diverse set of options. When you don't feel like cooking, Socotra Restaurant — a traditional Yemeni and Arabic kitchen — is literally 0.1 miles away, and Chipotle Mexican Grill is 0.2 miles out. Royal Farms covers both a quick bite and a coffee stop at 0.2 miles, with McDonald's the same distance. Mi Amour Eli Vendors District is a 0.1-mile walk for something more local. Cheeseman Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also 0.1 miles away, is a bonus for anyone looking to stay active close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is an 11-minute drive from 316 Sourwood Drive, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 15 minutes out — both well within a comfortable commute window. A VA loan can make a home like this especially accessible for eligible service members and veterans, and the single-level layout is a practical fit for households that value simplicity during PCS transitions.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home, 316 Sourwood Drive checks the boxes that matter most: manageable square footage, a single-story layout with no stairs to worry about, and a location where nearly everything you need day-to-day is within a half-mile. Hampton's established neighborhoods offer solid fundamentals, and a VA loan — if you qualify — can make the path to ownership here even more straightforward.
More buyer questions
How far is 316 Sourwood Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
316 Sourwood Drive is approximately 11 minutes from the main gate at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making it one of the closer residential options in Hampton for Langley-assigned personnel. NSA Hampton Roads is about 15 minutes away as a secondary option.
What is the square footage and layout of 316 Sourwood Drive?
The home offers 1,588 square feet of single-level living with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, built in 1964 on a traditional residential lot in Hampton, Virginia.
Is 316 Sourwood Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 316 Sourwood Drive is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 316 Sourwood Drive?
Food Lion is the closest at just 0.3 miles, followed by Albalad Fresh Market at 0.4 miles and Madel Afro Caribbean Groceries at 0.6 miles — all within a very short drive or even a walkable distance depending on your preference.
Does 316 Sourwood Drive have an HOA?
Based on available property data, 316 Sourwood Drive does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though buyers should confirm this during the due diligence process.
Curious whether 316 Sourwood Drive fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Hampton inside and out — reach out and let's talk through the details.
