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5beds
4.1baths
5,000sqft
18days on market

111 Museum Pw, Newport News, VA 23606

Under ContractResidential · built 1953 · MUSEUM AREA

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Lake.

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1953

Price / sqft

$279

HOA

None

Taxes

$9,720/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10651037

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
5,000
Stories
3
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Slate, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
12
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Rec Room, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp, Craftsman
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Metal,Poly Skin
Exterior
Fiber Cement,Stone
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial,Privacy
Waterfront
Lake

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.2300
Subdivision
MUSEUM AREA
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Carport, Off Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Once in a lifetime is often misused but this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to own an extraordinary gated estate. A residence unlike any other on market. No expense was spared on renovations for this architecturally distinctive custom crafted home, with premium rarely found materials and remarkable craftsmanship. Unbelievable hardscape including several thousand square feet of pavers and Tennessee Bluestone. The grounds also include expansive terraced areas of river rock. Offering 5,000sqft of living space on a serene 1.25 acre lot with pond in the highly desirable Riverside community, the house was basically rebuilt as a new home over the last 7 years. This represents a rare opportunity to own an extraordinary home at a fraction of its replacement cost

Listing courtesy of Kyle Hause · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10651037

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A rare 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath home spanning 5,000 square feet in Newport News, built in 1953 with the kind of scale and character that's genuinely hard to find. Fifteen minutes from Langley AFB and close to everything the 23606 zip code has to offer.

Keep searching in Newport News

See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23606, homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School, and homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Riverside homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

Five thousand square feet of living space in a 1953-built home is a combination that almost never shows up in Newport News — you get the generous room counts and solid mid-century bones that newer construction simply can't replicate. Five bedrooms and four and a half baths means everyone in the household has breathing room, and there's still space left over for a home office, a media room, or whatever your life actually needs.

MUSEUM AREA and the Newport News real estate market

Museum Drive sits in one of Newport News's more established corridors, where mature trees line wide streets and the homes carry real architectural presence. The 23606 zip code is a sought-after pocket of the city — close to the waterfront, close to major employers, and close enough to the interstate that getting anywhere in Hampton Roads feels manageable. Newport News itself spans from the James River to the York River and carries a proud shipbuilding and military heritage, but day-to-day life here is quieter than that history might suggest. Neighbors tend to put down roots. The area around Museum Drive in particular draws people who want a substantial home with a real yard in a location that doesn't feel suburban-generic — it's a place with a genuine sense of place, and homes for sale in Newport News at this scale are genuinely rare.

What's nearby

Daily errands and small pleasures are well within reach. Starbucks Coffee Company is less than a mile away — a reliable morning anchor before a commute to Langley or Fort Eustis. Hardee's sits just a mile out for a quick bite. If you're looking to stay active or try something new, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Atma and Arts Ballet Academy are both under a mile from the front door, giving the household real options for movement and wellness without driving across town.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 15 minutes away by car — close enough to make the daily commute easy whether you're reporting to Langley AFB or Fort Eustis. A VA loan can make a home of this size more accessible than you might expect, and five bedrooms means the whole family has space to settle in properly, PCS after PCS.

For families upgrading

If your current home has started to feel like it's shrinking around you, 5,000 square feet changes the equation entirely. Five bedrooms and four and a half baths means no one is sharing a bathroom they don't want to share, and families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School will find this address lands squarely in that zone.

More buyer questions

How far is 111 Museum Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 15 minutes by car, and the Fort Eustis side runs roughly 19 minutes — both commutes are straightforward on local roads without requiring highway time.

What is the square footage and layout of 111 Museum Drive?

The home offers 5,000 square feet of living space across 5 bedrooms and 4.1 baths — a scale that's genuinely uncommon among homes for sale in 23606 and gives households plenty of flexibility in how they use the space.

Is 111 Museum Drive part of an HOA?

No HOA is associated with this property, so you won't have monthly association dues or deed restrictions governing the exterior of the home.

What is the flood zone status of 111 Museum Drive?

Flood zone information for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

How old is the home at 111 Museum Drive and what does that mean structurally?

The home was built in 1953, placing it in the mid-century era when construction standards favored thick plaster walls, solid framing, and generous room proportions — characteristics that buyers drawn to Newport News homes for sale with real architectural character tend to appreciate.

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Newport News$1.2M – $1.6M5+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Riverside

Riverside is one of central Newport News's established neighborhoods, set along the James River off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and just west of Warwick Boulevard.

$485K

Median sale · 12 mo

$222

Sold $/sq ft

10d

Days on market

9

For sale now

$151K

HH income

92.4%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$8,455/mo

Principal & interest

$7,238

Property tax

$810

Home insurance

$407

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$725,000 – $3,200,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 3 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

309 Riverside DR · 0.5 mi · 5,193 sqft$3,200,000 active
319 Parkway DR · 1 mi · 4,300 sqft$795,000 sold 2026-06
802 Riverside DR · 0.9 mi · 4,002 sqft$1,358,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,395,000

Price / Sq Ft

$279

Annual Taxes

$9,720

Monthly Tax

$810

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.70%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 26, 2026$1,395,000—
Currently listed—$1,395,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Newport News Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Is 111 Museum Pw in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.2/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 111 Museum Pw in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is 111 Museum Pw a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Lake.
Does 111 Museum Pw have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 111 Museum Pw built?+
It was built in 1953, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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