Why this home stands out
What sets 9 Chamberlin Ave W apart is the combination of a four-bedroom floor plan in a sub-1,500-square-foot footprint — efficient, manageable, and surprisingly flexible — paired with a location that puts groceries, parks, local restaurants, and two major military installations all within a short drive or walk. The 1942 construction gives the home a solidity and character that newer builds in this price range rarely match.
FAIRMOUNT and the Hampton real estate market
Fairmount is one of Hampton's quieter, tree-lined residential pockets — the kind of neighborhood where neighbors actually know each other and sidewalks see real foot traffic. Streets here are established and unhurried, with a mix of mid-century homes that give the area genuine visual character rather than cookie-cutter sameness. You're inside Hampton city limits, which means access to the full range of city services, waterfront parks, and the historic Phoebus district just up the road. For anyone researching houses in hampton va, Fairmount tends to fly under the radar compared to the waterfront neighborhoods — but that's part of the appeal. Hampton sits at the northern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, bordered by the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads harbor, giving the whole city an unmistakably coastal feel even when you're a few blocks inland. Getting anywhere in Hampton or across the region is straightforward from here, with easy access to I-64 and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are almost effortless from 9 Chamberlin Ave W. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away — grab groceries and pick up a prescription at the Food Lion Pharmacy in the same stop. When you want something a little more local, Angel Field Heirloom Tomatoes is under a mile out. For a quick dinner, Mama Rosa's Italian Family Restaurant is 0.2 miles away, and Skrimp Shack is just 0.3 miles for something casual. Scratch Bakery Cafe at 0.5 miles is your spot for a proper morning coffee. Kearney Park and Phoebus Baseball League Park are both half a mile out, and Phoebus Waterfront Park is 0.7 miles — a genuine waterfront green space within easy walking distance.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about ten minutes from your front door, and NSA Hampton Roads is just eleven. That commute window is genuinely short by Hampton Roads standards, which matters when schedules are unpredictable. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and BAH rates in this area are competitive. Four bedrooms gives your household real flexibility — whether that means a home office, a guest room, or space for a growing family.
For families upgrading
If you're ready to move up to four bedrooms without taking on a sprawling footprint, 9 Chamberlin Ave W hits a practical sweet spot. At 1,400 square feet, the home is large enough to give everyone their own space but small enough to stay manageable. Kearney Park and Phoebus Waterfront Park are both within easy walking distance, and the Fairmount neighborhood has the kind of established, low-traffic streets that make it easy to feel settled quickly.
More buyer questions
How far is 9 Chamberlin Ave W from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 9 Chamberlin Ave W to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this address one of the more conveniently located options in Hampton for active-duty personnel stationed at Langley AFB.
What neighborhood is 9 Chamberlin Ave W in?
The property sits in the Fairmount neighborhood of Hampton, Virginia — an established, mid-century residential area with tree-lined streets and easy access to the Phoebus district and Hampton's waterfront parks.
Is 9 Chamberlin Ave W in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details specific to this parcel.
How close are grocery stores to 9 Chamberlin Ave W?
Food Lion is just 0.3 miles from the front door, making it one of the most walkable grocery options you'll find in this part of Hampton. The Food Lion Pharmacy is co-located, so prescriptions and weekly shopping can be handled in a single trip.
What is the square footage and layout of 9 Chamberlin Ave W?
The home offers 1,400 square feet of living space across 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, built in 1942. The four-bedroom count in a compact footprint makes it a flexible layout for households that need dedicated rooms without excess space to maintain.
Curious whether 9 Chamberlin Ave W is the right fit? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Fairmount and Hampton inside out — reach out and let's talk through your options.
