Why this home stands out
Built in 2022, this is one of the newer single-family homes you'll find in WYTHE — a neighborhood where most of the housing stock dates back decades. Six bedrooms give you genuine flexibility: a home office, a guest suite, a playroom, or all three. The half-bath keeps the main living areas practical, and 3,090 square feet means everyone gets breathing room without the commute penalty that often comes with newer construction.
WYTHE and the Hampton real estate market
WYTHE sits in the southwestern corner of Hampton, Virginia — one of the city's older, established residential pockets with tree-lined streets and a tight-knit feel that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. If you've been browsing homes for sale in Hampton Virginia and wondering where character and convenience actually overlap, WYTHE is a strong answer. The neighborhood is bounded by water on multiple sides, giving it a peninsula-like quality that residents tend to love. Hampton itself is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and that history shows up in the architecture, the parks, and the general rhythm of daily life here. You're close to downtown Hampton's waterfront, the Virginia Air and Space Science Center, and Buckroe Beach — all without fighting the traffic patterns that come with living further inland. City services fall under Hampton's jurisdiction, and the street grid is walkable enough that car-free errands are genuinely possible for some residents.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are easy from Cottonwood Ave. Pine Supermarket covers your grocery run at just 0.6 miles, and Dollar General is at the same distance for quick household needs. When you'd rather not cook, Fry Guy is only 0.4 miles away, with Papa Johns Pizza and Golden City II Chinese Restaurant both within 0.6 miles. A 7-Eleven is 0.8 miles out for coffee and convenience. Green space is well-represented too — Robinson Park is 0.6 miles away, Park Place Playground is 0.8 miles, and Indian River Park rounds things out at 0.9 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is a nine-minute drive from 317 Cottonwood Ave, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is eleven minutes out — both well within the range where BAH and commute time actually work in your favor. Six bedrooms give you room for a growing family or a dedicated workspace, and a VA loan can make a newer build like this one even more accessible. WYTHE's location puts you close to base without locking you into base-adjacent traffic.
For families upgrading
If your current place is starting to feel tight, six bedrooms and 3,090 square feet represent a meaningful step up. Built in 2022, the home carries none of the deferred-maintenance concerns that come with older stock — systems are young, and you're not inheriting someone else's renovation decisions. WYTHE gives your family a real neighborhood with parks, walkable streets, and a community identity that generic new-construction areas often lack.
More buyer questions
How far is 317 Cottonwood Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately nine minutes by car from 317 Cottonwood Ave, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in this part of Hampton.
How far is 317 Cottonwood Ave from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is about eleven minutes away, an easy daily commute that keeps you on the Hampton side of the water.
What is the WYTHE neighborhood like in Hampton?
WYTHE is one of Hampton's older established neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, proximity to the water, and a community feel that distinguishes it from newer subdivisions further inland.
Is 317 Cottonwood Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — we recommend reviewing that information and consulting with your insurance agent before making any decisions.
Does 317 Cottonwood Ave have an HOA?
WYTHE is not a typical HOA-governed subdivision, but you should confirm current HOA status directly with the listing agent or through the property disclosure documents.
Want to walk through 317 Cottonwood Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know WYTHE well — reach out and let's set something up.
