Hampton, Virginia

Hampton is a great place to find a beach home or waterfront home because of its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. More than half of the city's 136 square mile mass is made up of water. The city is located at the south-eastern end of the Virginia Peninsula and like the other major cities in the Hampton Roads area, Hampton's origins date back to the founding of America itself. Old Point Comfort got its name in 1607 from the voyagers who established Jamestown, making Hampton one of America's oldest cities.

Hampton also lays claim to having the oldest public school in the US. The current Hampton High School is a descendant of the Syms-Eaton Academy established in 1634 as America's first free public school. It's a great claim to fame and Hampton has even more to offer to homebuyers.

Hampton Attractions

Millions of visitors flock to the Hampton Roads metropolitan area each year, many of them lured by the attractions within Hampton itself. These include the Buckroe Fishing Pier, the Hampton Coliseum and the Virginia Air and Space Museum. There are also many more exciting attractions for Hampton home owners in the nearby cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth and Newport News, which are all part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Virginia Beach features the world's longest pleasure beach -- and a great boardwalk where you can enjoy it. Both Chesapeake and Norfolk give access to the Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Newport News has one of America's largest municipal parks. In addition, Hampton VA real estate puts you within easy reach of historic locations in Jamestown, Williamsburg, Charlottesville and Yorktown.

Jobs in Hampton

Hampton has a long military history. It is currently home to Langley Air Force Base and there are other major military bases in nearby cities. These include Virginia Beach (Oceana), Newport News (Fort Eustis), and Norfolk (Little Creek and NOB) as well as Fort Story and Fort Monroe. As well as jobs in the military, there are also opportunities in fishing, retail, public administration, education, manufacturing, technology and more.

Homes for sale in Hampton

Buying a Hampton VA home gives you access to mild weather all year round, enabling you to enjoy a range of outdoor activities. There are also many sporting and cultural activities, both in Hampton itself and in the wider region. A survey of Hampton residents showed that they were very happy with the services and amenities on offer in the city. Hampton real estate offers a great mix of historic locations and new communities. While waterfront homes are plentiful, Hampton homebuyers can choose among single-family homes, condos, townhouses, co-ops, apartments, golf homes, lofts, farms/ranches, multi-family homes and vacant land. A detached single-family home will start from around $189,900. Some popular Hampton communities include: Aberdeen Gardens, Bethel Park, Buckroe, Buckroe Beach, Elizabeth estates, Farmington, Fox Hill, Grandview, Grist Mill, Hampton Woods, Howe Farms, Magnolia, Michael’s Woods, Northampton, Phoebus, Pine Grove, Riverdale, Sinclair Farms, Tidemill Farms, Wythe and Westview Lakes. There are multi-family homes, single-family homes, homes for rent, new construction homes, foreclosures, town homes, condos, waterfront homes, apartments and vacant land for sale. For a complete list of available subdivisions - try our advanced search feature.