Why this home stands out
Century-old construction means real craftsmanship — the kind of room proportions, solid framing, and architectural character that newer builds rarely replicate. At 1,950 square feet across four bedrooms, there's genuine space to spread out, and the half-bath adds everyday practicality. The surrounding blocks deliver a dense, walkable mix of groceries, eateries, and green space that suburban cul-de-sacs simply can't match.
ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market
Meet 1038 24th Street — a address rooted in one of Newport News's older urban corridors, where early twentieth-century homes line streets that connect quickly to the city's waterfront, shipyard district, and military installations. The ALL OTHERS AREA 106 designation covers a broad swath of central Newport News, a city that anchors the western end of Hampton Roads with deep ties to maritime industry, military history, and a growing arts and dining scene. If you've been browsing newport news homes for sale and want something with genuine neighborhood texture rather than a master-planned sameness, this part of the city delivers. Daily errands happen on foot or in a two-minute drive. The James River is close enough to feel like a backdrop to everyday life. Newport News itself offers a full urban infrastructure — major medical centers, a regional airport, interstate access, and a waterfront park system — all within a city that still feels human-scaled and navigable.
What's nearby
Groceries are essentially at your doorstep: Newport News Market sits 0.2 miles away, with New York Pizza / Day & Night Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store just a few steps farther at 0.2 and 0.3 miles respectively. When it's time to eat out, Taste of NYC and PISCES JACKPOT, LLC round out the immediate options within a short walk. James River Dock is 0.6 miles out — a quick bike ride or easy walk when you want water views. Anderson Park and Martin Luther King Plaza are both under a mile away for outdoor time. East End Cafe handles your morning coffee at 0.7 miles, and the Newport News Shipbuilding athletic facilities are just a mile out for a workout.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is roughly a ten-minute drive from 24th Street, and NSA Northwest Annex is about eleven minutes out — both well within a comfortable daily commute. Four bedrooms give a growing family room to breathe, and VA loan eligibility makes a century-old home with real square footage a genuinely attainable option in this price tier of Newport News.
For first-time buyers
If you're exploring homes for sale newport news va and want a real neighborhood — walkable, established, close to work and water — 1038 24th Street is worth a serious look. Four bedrooms and 1,950 square feet of 1925 construction offer the kind of space and character that's hard to find at this scale, and the surrounding blocks give you an immediate sense of community from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 1038 24th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 10 minutes by car from 1038 24th Street, making it one of the more convenient locations in Newport News for personnel assigned to that installation.
What is the square footage and layout of 1038 24th Street?
The home offers 1,950 square feet with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1925 — a layout that provides both everyday functionality and room for a household of any size.
Is 1038 24th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
Where are the nearest parks to 1038 24th Street?
James River Dock is about 0.6 miles away, while Anderson Park and Martin Luther King Plaza are both within 0.7 miles — all easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Does 1038 24th Street have a garage or off-street parking?
Parking details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough, as garage and driveway configurations on homes of this era vary by parcel.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out to get the full picture on 1038 24th Street and what it takes to make it yours.
