Fox Hill Hampton, VA

Fox Hill in Hampton, VA is a popular neighborhood located in Hampton near Buckroe, Phoebus, Fort Monroe, NASA, and Langley Air Force Base. 

As far as local neighborhoods go, Fox Hill is relatively large with houses ranging in price from just under $200k to $600k or more.  Fox Hill is centrally located between the upper peninsula cities and the southside and it’s a great place to live.

When it comes to looking at potential neighborhoods there is a lot to consider.  Are the homes well maintained?  Do the residents seem friendly with each other?  What is the proximity to shopping, hospitals, and necessities? 

In general, I advise driving through a lot of the neighborhood just to get a sense of the entirety of it.  You should pay particular attention to your commute time to work, nearby stores, hospitals, and if there are multiple routes to the home too. All of these things may matter to you when deciding on a home.

In most of those areas, I think Fox Hill really delivers.  It’s full of homeowners who really take pride in the aesthetic.  As a neighborhood, it feels like a destination – you can tell you’ve arrived and it feels very homey. 

It’s dog-friendly, has convenient sidewalks, and is overall fairly walkable.  All of this is important when it comes to considering a place to purchase a home – and potentially even raise a family (or just a furry kid or two). 

You can access Fox Hill off multiple roads from Mercury Blvd and Woodland Rd. It’s the type of neighborhood where generations of families often stay and live within a few blocks of one another.  In fact, many families have been there dating back a century, but new neighbors are welcomed, too.  

Who lives in Fox Hill?

It’s also conveniently located near a lot of cool amenities, places to work, and parks for recreation.  As far as employment opportunities, many active duty military servicemembers call Fox Hill home, as well as NASA engineers and scientists, fishermen, teachers, firefighters, nurses, stay-at-home parents, and more.  

It’s a typical coastal Virginia residential neighborhood, and there are houses in different sizes and shapes to suit almost any kind of personal style.  Lots vary in size from a townhome lot to a few acres, some even waterfront.

There are older brick ranches, colonial, contemporary, and newer construction, all with the benefit of being part of an established neighborhood.  Whether you’re looking for vintage charm or modern amenities, you can find a home to suit your needs and budget in Fox Hill.

Houses in Fox Hill Hampton VA

The houses in Fox Hill definitely run the gamut – from townhomes to 3000+ sq ft homes, homes that need updates to newer construction that’s turnkey.  There are also several lots available for sale (some even waterfront!) if you’re wanting to live here but prefer to build your own home to suit.

Most of the homes range from the upper $100s to $500s or so.  As far as price is concerned, there are definitely some outliers, but generally speaking it’s an affordable neighborhood with a lot of attractive features to recommend to potential buyers.

If Fox Hill is a big deal to you, let me know and I can set up a search that fits your criteria!

Schools near Fox Hill in Hampton, VA

Fox Hill is located in Hampton and there are several Hampton Public Schools nearby including Francis Asbury Elementary, Phillips Elementary, Samuel P. Langley Elementary, Benjamin Syms Middle, Phoebus High, and Kecoughtan High Schools.  

There are private school options, too, including Bethel Christian, Hampton Christian Academy, Gloria Dei, Saint Mary Star of the Sea, Rivermont School, and more. 

If you’re willing to cross the tunnel, there’s also Norfolk Academy and Norfolk Collegiate; and in nearby Newport News, there’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Hampton Roads Academy, Peninsula Catholic, Trinity Lutheran, and more.

A more complete list of schools can be found here.

Things to do near Fox Hill in Hampton, VA

Fox Hill has convenient shopping at the Willow Oaks shopping center. You’ll find a grocery store, banks, pharmacies, and fast food and dining options.

It’s really conveniently located for great shopping at nearby Peninsula Town Center shopping center.  In the summertime, there’s a splash pad in the middle of the shopping center that is tons of fun for the kids and Cinemark theaters for dinner, games, and a movie.  Target, Barnes & Noble, PetSmart and JC Penney are in that shopping center and Wal-Mart is nearby. You will also find a number of popular chain restaurants and unique locally owned eateries . 

The Hampton Coliseum is super close, and a great venue for seeing lots of traveling local events, like Disney on Ice, Professional Bull Riding, concerts, Monster Jam, comedians, and live music. 

Next door to the Coliseum is the Hampton Roads Convention Center, which hosts local events as well, like the popular Bodacious Bazaar, boat, car and gun shows, and more.

At Fort Monroe, at the far end of Mercury Blvd, there are a number of activities as well, including a beaches, the Paradise Ocean Club, the Chamberlin Hotel, a great local brewery, fishing pier and more.

Hampton also boasts some really nice parks, including Sandy Bottom, Mill Point, Gosnold’s Hope and the Grandview Nature Preserve.  

Churches close to Fox Hill in Hampton, VA

There are a number of great churches near Fox Hill if moving means that you’ll be looking for a new church family, including Fox Hill Central United Methodist, Wallace Memorial United Methodist, Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, Langley Christian Church, Restoration Church, and Gloria Dei Lutheran.  

Will I love living in Fox Hill?

If you’re wondering whether Fox Hill is the perfect neighborhood for you and your family, there’s no time like the present to start looking.  I’d love to sit down with you to talk about your must haves and even set up a time to do a few showings.  Now is definitely still a great time to buy!  Interest rates are expected to rise in the coming months, so you don’t want to sleep on it.

For more information, or to set aside a time to talk to me one on one about your options in Fox Hill or in Hampton Roads in general, give me a call at 240-381-5596.