414 Lee St, Hampton, VA 23669

Why this home stands out

Built in 1895, 414 Lee Street carries the kind of bones you simply cannot replicate in new construction — thick walls, a compact footprint that's easy to heat and cool, and a lot that places you within a short walk of the Virginia Air & Space Center waterfront corridor. Two bedrooms and a single bath keep things straightforward, while the age of the home means every surface tells a story. For buyers who want authenticity over anonymity, this block delivers.

WEST HAMPTON and the Hampton real estate market

Lee Street sits in the Phoebus section of Hampton, a historic district with a personality all its own. Phoebus was once an independent town — incorporated in 1900, annexed by Hampton in 1952 — and that independent spirit still shows up in the mix of late-Victorian cottages, early-twentieth-century storefronts, and a walkable main street that feels genuinely lived-in rather than curated. Hampton itself is one of the oldest continuously English-speaking settlements in the country, and the Phoebus neighborhood wears that history comfortably. The waterfront is close, Chesapeake Bay breezes are a given, and the broader city wraps you in a blend of military heritage, arts institutions, and working-harbor energy. Families comparing homes for sale in Hampton often land here once they discover how much neighborhood character $per-square-foot buys in this zip code versus newer subdivisions across the region.

What's nearby

Fisher's Landing is two-tenths of a mile away — an easy walk for a weeknight dinner — and Mabuhay Filipino & Soul Kitchen is just a block or so beyond that, giving the immediate area a genuinely diverse dining personality. Grab a quick coffee at the 7-Eleven three-tenths of a mile out, or make the short trip to Cosmic Cafe inside the Virginia Air & Space Center for something with a bit more atmosphere. Trimble Field and Eason Park are both within four-tenths of a mile for outdoor time, and the Dr. Katherine G. Johnson Bench nearby is a quiet nod to Hampton's deep NASA roots. Groceries are covered by EZ Smoke House, Best of British, and Swami Food Store, all within half a mile. Shape Up Fitness and the Student Center handle workout needs within a mile.

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