Why this home stands out
What sets 821 N First Street apart is the combination of square footage and location that rarely lines up this cleanly in Hampton. At 2,232 square feet, this 1994-built single-family home has the kind of interior volume that lets a household actually spread out — three bedrooms, two full baths, a half bath, and a layout that doesn't force you to choose between a home office and a guest room. The lot gives you outdoor space, and the zip code 23664 keeps you close to the water and the bases.
SALT PONDS and the Hampton real estate market
Hampton is one of those cities that surprises people who haven't spent time here. It sits at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, backed by the Hampton Roads harbor, and the waterfront isn't just scenery — it's woven into daily life through marinas, seafood spots, and miles of shoreline parks. The 23664 zip code occupies the eastern edge of the city, where the streets feel quieter and the bay is never far. Phoebus, Hampton's most walkable historic district, is just a short drive away with its independent restaurants, breweries, and weekend farmers market energy. Downtown Hampton's waterfront boardwalk, the Virginia Air and Space Science Center, and Fort Monroe National Monument give the city a cultural depth that punches above its size. Families comparing Hampton homes for sale consistently note that the city delivers a coastal lifestyle at a price point that larger Virginia Beach corridors rarely match.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from 821 N First Street. Grocery runs hit Kroger or Food Lion within a few minutes, and Langley Square shopping center covers most household needs. For coffee, Chanello's and local cafés along Settlers Landing Road are easy detours. Buckroe Beach Park is one of the closest public beaches in Hampton Roads — a genuine sandy shoreline with a fishing pier, picnic areas, and a bandshell that hosts summer concerts. Fort Monroe National Monument, a short drive east, offers trails, history, and open waterfront space. Bluebird Gap Farm is a free city park that families with younger kids return to again and again.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and fifteen to Naval Station Norfolk — 821 N First Street is one of those addresses that makes PCS planning noticeably less stressful. The 2,232-square-foot floor plan handles the gear, the guests, and the work-from-home rotation without a squeeze, and a VA loan makes the math work for eligible buyers who want to stop paying someone else's mortgage.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you bumping into walls, 821 N First Street offers a real step up. Three bedrooms and 2,232 square feet give everyone in the household their own corner, and the half bath means morning routines don't turn into a scheduling problem. Buckroe Beach is minutes away, Fort Monroe is down the road, and families comparing homes for sale zoned for Kecoughtan High School and homes for sale zoned for Francis Asbury Elementary School will find this address sits squarely in that attendance zone.
More buyer questions
How far is 821 N First Street from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive runs about nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to Langley AFB in Hampton. That proximity is a consistent draw for active-duty households weighing homes for sale in Hampton.
How far is 821 N First Street from Naval Station Norfolk?
Naval Station Norfolk is roughly fifteen minutes away via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel or the downtown Hampton route, depending on traffic. For dual-military households splitting time between both installations, this address sits in a practical middle ground.
Is 821 N First Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the property's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, reviewing that tile before making decisions is worthwhile.
What is the lot size and property type at 821 N First Street?
821 N First Street is a single-family residential property built in 1994, with 2,232 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and two and a half baths. Specific lot dimensions are shown in the property data panel on this page.
Where are the closest beaches and parks to 821 N First Street?
Buckroe Beach Park, one of Hampton's most popular public beaches, is just a few minutes east and features a sandy shoreline, fishing pier, and a summer concert venue. Fort Monroe National Monument and Bluebird Gap Farm round out the outdoor options within a short drive.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Hampton well — reach out to talk through what 821 N First Street could look like for your household.
