Why this home stands out
Square footage is the headline here. At 3,173 square feet, 4000 Buchanan Drive delivers the kind of room count — four bedrooms, three full baths — that growing households and remote workers alike tend to search for. The 1950 build year means solid construction and proportions you simply don't find in newer tract homes: wider hallways, larger rooms, and a floor plan that was designed to live in rather than just photograph well.
MERRIMAC SHORES and the Hampton real estate market
Hampton is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in the country, and that history gives the city a texture that newer suburbs can't replicate. The area surrounding 4000 Buchanan Drive sits in a part of Hampton that balances residential calm with genuine accessibility — you're close to the water, close to the bases, and close to the everyday infrastructure that makes life run smoothly. Hampton itself spans from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the banks of the Hampton Roads harbor, and the city has invested steadily in its waterfront, parks, and commercial corridors. Neighbors here tend to be a mix of long-term Hampton residents and military families drawn by the proximity to NSA Hampton Roads and the broader Joint Base Langley-Eustis corridor. The city's street grid in this section is mature and walkable, with tree-lined blocks that feel established rather than thrown together. If you're weighing Hampton against other Peninsula cities, the combination of square footage, base access, and neighborhood character at this address makes a compelling case.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 4000 Buchanan Drive. A Dollar General sits just 0.2 miles away for quick runs, and a Food Lion is 0.4 miles out for a full grocery shop. When you'd rather not cook, Vancosta's Pizza is a two-minute walk at 0.2 miles, No. 1 Kitchen is 0.3 miles away, and Stir Fry rounds out the options at 0.4 miles. A 7-Eleven at 0.4 miles handles coffee and convenience. For outdoor time, two Public Overlook spots are within 0.7 miles, and Armstrong Park is under a mile away — a solid option for morning walks or weekend afternoons outside.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is eight minutes from the front door, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is nine. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity means more time at home and less time on the road. The four-bedroom layout handles a family comfortably, and Hampton's established neighborhoods tend to hold their appeal across multiple duty-station cycles. A VA loan is worth running the numbers on for eligible buyers at this address.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you bumping into walls, 3,173 square feet across four bedrooms and three full baths is a meaningful step up. The 1950 construction means rooms built to a scale that later decades moved away from — you get genuine dining rooms, real living spaces, and bedrooms that fit actual furniture. Hampton's mature neighborhood fabric means your kids grow up with parks, sidewalks, and a real sense of place rather than a subdivision that looks like every other one.
More buyer questions
How far is 4000 Buchanan Drive from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately eight minutes from 4000 Buchanan Drive by car. That's one of the shorter base commutes available on the Peninsula, which makes this address a practical choice for active-duty personnel stationed there.
How far is 4000 Buchanan Drive from MARFORCOM Norfolk?
MARFORCOM Norfolk is about nine minutes away, making this home a realistic option for service members assigned to either installation without having to choose between them.
What is the square footage and layout of 4000 Buchanan Drive?
The home offers 3,173 square feet with four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, built in 1950 as a single-family residential property.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 4000 Buchanan Drive?
Yes — two Public Overlook areas are within 0.7 miles, and Armstrong Park is under a mile away, giving you accessible outdoor options for walks, recreation, or just getting outside.
Is 4000 Buchanan Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Hampton inside and out. Reach out to get a full picture of what 4000 Buchanan Drive looks like for your situation.
