Why this home stands out
What sets 106 Opal Drive apart is the combination of genuine mid-century bones — solid 1967 construction with a layout that actually fits how families live — and a location that's hard to beat for military households. You're nine minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and seventeen from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, yet you're also steps from grocery stores, green space, and a surprisingly diverse dining strip. That's a rare mix in this price range.
COLLEGE PARK and the Newport News real estate market
Opal Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River waterfront all the way north toward York County. This part of Newport News has a lived-in, established feel — mature trees, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who tend to stay. The surrounding blocks are a mix of single-family homes from the same mid-century era, giving the streetscape a cohesive, unhurried character. Newport News itself is one of the most geographically interesting cities in Hampton Roads: it's home to one of the world's largest shipyards, a respected arts museum, and miles of waterfront parks, yet everyday life here is refreshingly low-key. The city's central position in the region means you can reach Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, or Norfolk without a major commitment. For a four-bedroom home in a city this well-connected, Opal Drive delivers solid everyday livability.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from 106 Opal Drive. Colony Food Market, International Food Market, and E Mart are all within 0.3 miles — you can walk to groceries. When you want to eat out, Sorabol Restaurant offers authentic Korean cuisine just down the road, and Wings Burger is equally close for a quick bite. Planet Fitness is 0.6 miles away, with Body Shock Studios and The Iron Asylum Gym both reachable in under a mile. For a morning coffee run, Starbucks is 0.7 miles out and Raceway is just 0.6. Young's Mill Park is 0.4 miles away for weekend walks, and Nicewood Park adds another green option at 0.7 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 106 Opal Drive a practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the four-bedroom layout gives you room for a home office or a dedicated space for kids. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is seventeen minutes out, so dual-military couples have real options without a brutal commute from either direction.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown a two- or three-bedroom and need more breathing room, the four-bedroom floor plan at 106 Opal Drive gives everyone their own space without jumping to an oversized house. The half-bath adds everyday convenience that smaller homes simply can't offer. Add walkable groceries, nearby parks, and a well-established neighborhood, and the upgrade feels like it covers all the bases at once.
More buyer questions
How far is 106 Opal Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base in Newport News. That proximity is a genuine day-to-day convenience for service members stationed at Fort Eustis.
How far is 106 Opal Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about seventeen minutes away by car. That's a manageable commute for personnel assigned there, especially given the home's strong positioning relative to both installations.
What is the flood risk at 106 Opal Drive?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as flood zone status can affect insurance costs.
Is there an HOA at 106 Opal Drive?
Based on available information, this property does not carry an HOA, which means no association dues or community rules governing the property beyond standard city ordinances.
What parks are near 106 Opal Drive?
Young's Mill Park is just 0.4 miles away and is the closest green space for walks or outdoor time, while Nicewood Park is 0.7 miles out and offers another option for recreation close to home.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get a straight answer on anything about 106 Opal Drive or the surrounding area.
