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A city with an old soul and a youthful enthusiasm
The tourism department in Hampton, Virginia, recently adopted a new town slogan, calling itself “A city with an old soul and a youthful enthusiasm.” This blend comes to life in the Downtown Hampton community, where residents enjoy various museums, theaters, parks, fishing piers and historical sites within walking distance of their riverfront homes. “The downtown area has so much going on,” says Liz Kilby, supervising broker at the James River Newport News office with Long & Foster Real Estate. “There are all of the museums and shops you’d expect in a downtown area, plus unexpected attractions like golf courses and beaches.”
Hampton homes in a peaceful, residential community
With only 261 homes in the neighborhood, the housing market in Downtown Hampton is understandably slow, and homebuyers can expect fewer than 10 homes to come up for sale within any given year. Nearly all those homes are bracketed between Eaton Street and the riverfront, where the residential streetscapes are surprisingly suburban despite the neighborhood’s downtown location. A circular subdivision of waterfront townhouses hugs the Hampton River north of Mill Point Park, where residents enjoy HOA amenities, attached garages and outdoor living spaces with views of the river starting at $250,000. A small enclave of single-family homes rests on the neighborhood’s northeast corner, offering saltbox, split-level and stick-style houses for $350,000 to $450,000.
Shopping and dining
Retail and grocery shopping is easy in Downtown Hampton, where residents can walk to the specialty stores and boutiques around Hampton City Hall or take the city bus from any of the stops on Pembroke Ave to the major retailers on the neighborhood’s edge. Locals shop for groceries at Food Lion or Swami Food Store, while major retailers like Lowe’s, Walmart and The Home Depot are located a few exits north along Interstate 64. Breakfast is served at Guilty Pleasure Coffee Shop, a locally owned establishment with a unique breakfast menu and gourmet coffee bar. The Grey Goose bakery and restaurant serves one of the most popular brunch menus in Hampton, while the Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery offers an array of house-made beer and spirits — in addition to local and national touring bands — within its dining room in the historic Hampton armory.
Family-friendly events in Downtown Hampton
At the center of Hampton, residents can enjoy a variety of community events and, in the summer months, festivals are a common occurrence. Residents can choose between many well-attended options, from the Crabtown Seafood Festival, where seafood vendors, boats and tons of visitors gather along the waterfront to enjoy Hampton's hometown flavors, or the Blackbeard Pirate Festival, where the city is overrun by pirates celebrating Hampton's maritime history with live music fireworks, period vendors and arts and crafts. Weekly events are also common in Hampton. One popular event is the “Groovin’ by the Bay” summer concert series where local bands perform a mix of beach, pop, oldies, Motown and rock in Mill Point Park on Sunday nights.
Hampton City public schools just down the road
Students in Downtown Hampton begin their education at Peake Elementary School, a C-plus-rated school with a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1. From there, students graduate to Alton Lindsay Middle School and Hampton High School, both of which earn a B-minus grade on Niche. Nearly one in five seniors at Hampton High School are enrolled in AP classes; and with an average SAT score of 1040, these students are regularly admitted into prestigious local universities like James Madison University and William & Mary.
Heading outdoors near the Hampton River
Downtown Hampton is located on the banks of the Hampton River as it empties into the Chesapeake Bay, providing plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors. River Street Park features a popular canoe and kayak boat launch on the Hampton River, offering residents access to the vast network of tidal rivers cutting into the Newport News peninsula. Downriver from River Street Park, Mill Point Park is the gem of Downtown Hampton’s park system, home to most of the local festivals and events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, fall festivals and farmers markets. On rainy days, locals can explore the halls of the Hampton History Museum — with galleries illustrating four centuries of national history on Virginia’s Atlantic Coast — or touch the more than 100 hands-on exhibits at the Virginia Air & Space Center.
Getting around Virginia's Tidewater Region
Located at the southern tip of the Newport News peninsula, Downtown Hampton sits on the banks of the Hampton River as it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Residents enjoy immediate access to Interstate 64, on which they can travel the 75 miles inland to Richmond — home of the nearest international airport — or travel south into Norfolk and Virginia Beach on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels. The Hampton Transit Center provides public transportation by bus into areas throughout Hampton, while the Greyhound Bus Station offers access to surrounding cities across the Atlantic Coast.
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Parks in this Area
Darling Stadium
Mill Point Park
Ridgway Park
Honor Park
James M. Eason Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Newport News/Williamsburg International
21 min drive
Bus
Eaton & Mill Point
Bus
Pembroke & Wine
Bus
Armistead & Queen
Bus
King & Pembroke
Bus
Lincoln & Franklin
Downtown Hampton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Hampton, Hampton sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Hampton, Hampton over the last 12 months is $490,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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The stars over the Hampton River have aligned and now on offer is another RARE Mill Point waterfront property. This is located on the long stretch of waterfront with panoramic views of the river. From majestic sunrises to quiet evenings on your waterfront balcony, living here feels like you're on a permanent vacation. New carpet and paint make this one move-in ready with the ability to provide
Enjoy living in the heart of Historic Downtown Hampton, moments from restaurants, nightlife, museums and waterfront. Ready to move in! Great room with Fireplace, and French doors to balcony. Updated kitchen w/ granite and stainless appliance. 1st floor with Plantation shutters. Updated Owner's suite. with WIC, large vanity and claw foot tub. Lots of storage. approx 825 sq ft garage. Fenced in
Welcome to 243 Mill Point Drive, a beautifully updated townhouse in the heart of Hampton! This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,557 sq ft of bright, inviting living space on a low-maintenance 0.06-acre lot. Enjoy stunning wood floors throughout the main living areas and an open-concept layout great for entertaining. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and ample space for your personal
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No upfront deposits available! Fantastic First Level Unit featuring 2-Bedrooms and 2-Baths! Open concept living room and dining area. The kitchen features tons of storage space. The primary bedroom features an en suite and spacious walk-in closet! Ideally located near Hampton University, Virginia Air and Space Center, Interstates and Restaurants! 1-Car Attached Garage and Driveway Space. Pet
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
815
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,029
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,103
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
31.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
54.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
58/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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