553 E Mercury Boulevard sits in the heart of Hampton, Virginia 23663 — a land parcel steps from the Phoebus waterfront, two bases, and a walkable strip of local restaurants and shops. The lot puts you inside one of Hampton's most storied neighborhoods. Daily errands and dining are literally outside your door.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this parcel apart is pure location density. STUFT Restaurant and Skrimp Shack are steps away. Food Lion is 0.1 miles out. Kearney Park and Phoebus Waterfront Park are both within a short walk. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about ten minutes by car. Few addresses in Hampton stack walkable amenities, waterfront access, and base proximity this tightly on a single lot.

PHOEBUS and the Hampton real estate market

Mercury Boulevard runs through the Phoebus section of Hampton — one of the city's oldest and most character-rich corridors. The streets here carry a small-town energy that larger suburbs rarely match. Brick storefronts, local eateries, and community parks sit shoulder to shoulder along the boulevard. Phoebus Waterfront Park is just a short walk away, giving the whole area an open, breezy feel. The housing stock nearby ranges from classic craftsman cottages to updated colonials, and the blocks feel lived-in and genuine. Hampton itself is one of the oldest English-speaking settlements in America. The city wraps around the water on three sides, with the Hampton Roads harbor to the south and the Chesapeake Bay to the east. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 64 is minutes away, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel connects you to Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Downtown Hampton's waterfront district, with its restaurants and marina, is a short drive. Anyone comparing Hampton homes for sale will find that the Phoebus neighborhood offers a distinct sense of place that newer developments simply cannot replicate.

What's nearby

Groceries are covered immediately — Food Lion and its in-store pharmacy are 0.1 miles away, and Angel Field Heirloom Tomatoes is 0.4 miles out for local produce. STUFT Restaurant and Skrimp Shack are right at the address for quick meals. Scratch Bakery Cafe is 0.1 miles away for morning coffee. Kearney Park is a 0.1-mile walk, and Phoebus Baseball League Park is 0.2 miles out. Phoebus Waterfront Park adds a scenic option at 0.4 miles. Holland Hall and Shape Up Fitness are both under a mile for workouts. This is a genuinely walkable block among homes for sale in 23663.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about ten minutes from 553 E Mercury Boulevard. NSA Hampton Roads is also roughly ten minutes away. VA loan financing is widely used in this zip code, and the short commute window is a practical advantage for anyone weighing base access against neighborhood character. The Phoebus location keeps both gates within easy reach.

For buyers drawn to character

Phoebus is the kind of neighborhood that has a real identity — local restaurants, a waterfront park, historic streets, and a community that has been here for generations. This parcel sits right in the middle of it. If you want to build something that reflects where you actually live rather than a generic subdivision, this block delivers the raw material. Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Phoebus High School and homes for sale zoned for Jane H. Bryan Elementary School will find this address lands squarely in that attendance zone.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighPhoebus High School

6.5/10

MiddleC. Alton Lindsay Middle School

6.4/10

ElementaryJane H. Bryan Elementary School

4.5/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

JBLE Langley

Air Force

19min·9.1mi

NSA HR

Navy

21min·13.3mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

19min·12.6mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

17min·12.1mi

Little Creek

Navy

29min·15mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515527

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 515527

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

11.2 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Explore this neighborhoodPhoebus

Phoebus is a historic neighborhood on the water in Hampton, Virginia. It is known for its maritime past and charming homes. The area has tree-lined streets and a mix of older homes.

$220KMedian sale · 12 mo

$190Sold $/sq ft

43dDays on market

6For sale now

$66KHH income

51.5%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

Estimates only. Taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,849/mo

Down payment20% · $65,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,686

Property tax

$68

Home insurance

$95

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & historyComparables

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$325,000

Price / Sq Ft

Annual Taxes

$819

Monthly Tax

$68

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Nov 6, 2026	$325,000	—
Currently listed	—	$325,000	—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Hampton Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

3 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
553 E Mercury Blvdthis home	$325,000	—	—	—	—
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 553 E Mercury Blvd in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are Jane H. Bryan Elementary (VaHome School Score 4.5/10), C. Alton Lindsay Middle (VaHome School Score 6.4/10), Phoebus (VaHome School Score 6.5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 553 E Mercury Blvd in a flood zone?

FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.

Does 553 E Mercury Blvd have an HOA?

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.

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553 E Mercury Blvd, Hampton, Virginia 23663 · MLS #10660693 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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553 E Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23663

OverviewAbout this home

Facts & features

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

PHOEBUS and the Hampton real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

For buyers drawn to character

More buyer questions

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

How Far Is?

Also nearby

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Military Commute

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)

Explore this neighborhoodPhoebus

CostPayment calculator

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Value & historyComparables

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

3 days on market: read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

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Flood Risk (FEMA)