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$275,000
$200 / sqft · est. $1,777/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,375sqft
26days on market

1120 78th St, Newport News, VA 23605

ActiveResidential · built 1955 · NEWMARKET

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming, move-in ready rancher with all the big-ticket items already updated: newer roof, HVAC, water heater, kitchen, bath, and flooring. Inside, an open-concept design offers bright, flexible living space. Outside, a large backyard is ready for entertaining, gardening, or just unwinding. Prime location near shopping, restaurants, and everything you need!

Listing courtesy of Leighton Stone · KW Allegiance Shoreline · REIN MLS #10643850

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1120 78th Street is a 1955-built, three-bedroom, two-bath home in Newport News offering 1,375 square feet of single-family living just 11 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis — a compact, practical address with everyday essentials well within walking distance.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1955 and sitting on its own lot in Newport News, this 1,375-square-foot home punches above its square footage with a layout that keeps three bedrooms and two full baths from feeling cramped. The real edge here is location: you're a short drive from two major military installations, and a walkable cluster of grocers, eateries, and fitness options means daily errands rarely require getting on a highway.

NEWMARKET and the Newport News real estate market

The 78th Street corridor sits in a working, unpretentious section of Newport News — the kind of block where neighbors know each other and front porches actually get used. The surrounding streets are lined with mid-century homes built for the postwar boom, giving the area a consistent, grounded character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Newport News itself stretches from the James River waterfront up through a broad inland spine, and this address lands you in the middle of that geography — close enough to the city's commercial corridors to feel connected, far enough from the busiest intersections to keep things relatively quiet. The city is home to one of the largest shipyards on the East Coast, a robust arts and cultural scene anchored by the Virginia Living Museum and the Mariners' Museum, and a park system that gives residents real outdoor options year-round.

What's nearby

Groceries are genuinely close — Madel Afro Caribbean Groceries and Albalad Fresh Market are both within 0.4 miles, and a Food Lion sits just 0.5 miles away, so stocking the kitchen is never a production. When you want a quick meal, Mira's Kitchen and Krispy Krunchy Chicken are both under half a mile. Coffee runs are covered by a nearby Wawa at 0.6 miles and Mi Amour Eli Vendors District at 0.5 miles. For fitness, Cheeseman Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is 0.5 miles away, Total Fitness is under a mile, and Highland Court Park offers open green space at 0.8 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 11 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is reachable in about 14 — commute math that matters when you're weighing a VA loan purchase against the cost of living close to base. Three bedrooms and two full baths give a family room to breathe, and the walkable grocery options mean one less car trip on a busy duty day.

For first-time buyers

At 1,375 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 1120 78th Street is sized right for someone stepping into ownership without overextending. Newport News offers a lower entry point than many Hampton Roads cities, and the walkable errands — groceries, food, fitness — mean you're not dependent on a second car from day one.

More buyer questions

How far is 1120 78th Street from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately 11 minutes under typical conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to Langley AFB in Newport News. That proximity is a consistent draw for active-duty personnel and DoD civilians assigned to the base.

How far is 1120 78th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is about 14 minutes by car from this address. The route is straightforward and avoids the worst of Hampton Roads' bridge-tunnel traffic.

What is the flood zone status for 1120 78th Street?

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

Is there a homeowners association at 1120 78th Street?

This property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory HOA, which means no association dues or board approval processes for typical improvements.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase 1120 78th Street?

Yes — as a single-family residential property in Newport News, this home is generally eligible for VA loan financing, subject to standard VA appraisal and condition requirements. See the VA loan page on this site for more detail on how the benefit works.

Want to walk through 1120 78th Street or talk through what ownership here looks like? Tom and Dariya Milan are ready to help you take the next step.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$200

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,233/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10643850

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,375
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Assigned Storage, Breakfast Area, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Partial,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1900
Subdivision
NEWMARKET
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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

Newmarket Village

Newmarket Village is an established residential community in central Newport News, set in the Newmarket area near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mercury Boulevard.

$218K

Median sale · 12 mo

$233

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$51K

HH income

46%

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

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,777/mo

Principal & interest

$1,427

Property tax

$269

Home insurance

$80

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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$107,000 – $285,000

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

759 32nd ST · 2.4 mi · 1,352 sqft$117,000 sold 2026-07
2714 Roanoke AVE · 2.5 mi · 1,382 sqft$107,000 sold 2026-03
843 29th ST · 2.5 mi · 1,349 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$275,000

Price / Sq Ft

$200

Annual Taxes

$3,233

Monthly Tax

$269

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.18%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 11, 2026$275,000—
Currently listed—$275,000—

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.

Market tempo

26 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1120 78th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Crittenden Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1120 78th St 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 there a gym near 1120 78th St?+
Yes — Cheeseman Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1120 78th St?+
Highland Court Park is about 1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1120 78th St?+
Albalad Fresh Market is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Krispy Krunchy Chicken (0.3 mi).
Does 1120 78th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1120 78th St built?+
It was built in 1955, per the listing record.

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

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Leighton Stone · KW Allegiance Shoreline · REIN MLS #10643850

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1120 78th St, Newport News, Virginia 23605 · MLS #10643850 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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