Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a single-family home is genuinely hard to find at this size, and 1 Mears Circle delivers exactly that — plus three full baths and a half bath spread across 2,551 square feet. The cul-de-sac setting means minimal through traffic, and the 1973 construction gives you the kind of solid bones and generous room proportions that newer builds rarely match. Whether you need space for a growing family, a home office, or a dedicated guest room, this floor plan has room to breathe.
WENDWOOD and the Newport News real estate market
1 Mears Circle sits in a well-established residential pocket of Newport News — the kind of neighborhood where the streets curve gently, mature trees line the sidewalks, and neighbors actually wave. Newport News itself stretches along the James River and offers a mix of history, green space, and everyday convenience that's hard to replicate elsewhere on the Peninsula. The city is home to Mariners' Museum Park, the Virginia Living Museum, and miles of waterfront trails, giving residents plenty of ways to spend a weekend without driving far. The broader area around this address feels settled and lived-in — not a flash-in-the-pan subdivision, but a community with real staying power. Daily errands are effortless, commutes to the region's major employers are manageable, and the overall pace of life here strikes a comfortable balance between suburban calm and urban access.
What's nearby
Everyday convenience is genuinely close at 1 Mears Circle. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away for quick grocery runs, and World Market is under a mile for specialty finds. Dinner options are equally close — OKINII Hibachi & Sushi is practically around the corner at 0.2 miles, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill are both 0.3 miles out, and Starbucks is just 0.4 miles for your morning coffee. Planet Fitness is 0.4 miles away for daily workouts, while Club Pilates and World Class Gymnastics are both about a mile out. Young's Mill park is 0.5 miles away, and Peninsula Memorial Park is under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is just 11 minutes from 1 Mears Circle, and Langley AFB is about 17 minutes — making this address a practical choice for active-duty households managing long duty days and unpredictable schedules. Five bedrooms give you room for the whole family, a home office, or a dedicated space for visiting family during PCS transitions. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward.
For families upgrading
If your current home has run out of room, 1 Mears Circle answers the call. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths across 2,551 square feet means everyone gets their own space — no more sharing bathrooms or converting dining rooms into offices. The cul-de-sac location is ideal for kids, the park at Young's Mill is half a mile away, and the neighborhood's established character means you're buying into something with real long-term stability.
More buyer questions
How far is 1 Mears Circle from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Fort Eustis gate is about 11 minutes away by car, and the Langley AFB side of the joint base is approximately 17 minutes — both very manageable for daily commutes.
What is the lot situation at 1 Mears Circle?
The home sits on a cul-de-sac, which means less cut-through traffic and a more private feel compared to a standard through-street lot.
Is 1 Mears Circle in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation.
How many bathrooms does 1 Mears Circle have?
The home has three full bathrooms and one half bath, spread across the 2,551-square-foot floor plan — a practical setup for a five-bedroom household.
What grocery stores and restaurants are near 1 Mears Circle?
Food Lion is 0.3 miles away for everyday grocery needs, and OKINII Hibachi & Sushi, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill are all within 0.3 miles for dining — making this one of the more convenient spots in Newport News for daily errands.
Want to see 1 Mears Circle in person or get more details? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out today.
