Why this home stands out
Six bedrooms in a 1955-built home is a genuinely rare find in this price tier of Newport News. Whether you need room for a large family, a dedicated home office, a guest suite, or all three at once, the floor plan gives you options that most homes in the area simply can't match. Add three full baths and 2,350 square feet, and the math works in your favor from day one.
ALL OTHERS AREA 108 and the Newport News real estate market
113 Shoe Lane sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News that benefits enormously from its proximity to Christopher Newport University. The surrounding streets carry the low-key energy of an established academic neighborhood — walkable, leafy, and full of longtime residents who appreciate the calm. Newport News itself is one of the more underrated cities in Hampton Roads: a working waterfront, a world-class shipbuilding heritage, and a surprisingly diverse mix of parks, dining, and cultural venues spread across a long, narrow peninsula. If you've been browsing homes for sale in Newport News Virginia, you already know that the city punches above its weight for livability. The Shoe Lane address lands you in the northern section of the city, which tends to feel more residential and campus-adjacent than the busier corridors to the south. Warwick County's grid of mid-century streets gives the area a grounded, neighborhood-first character that newer subdivisions rarely replicate.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 113 Shoe Lane. Groceries are covered by both a Harris Teeter and a Food Lion, each under a mile away. For a quick meal or coffee, Regattas, Chick-fil-A, and Einstein's are all within a few blocks, and Column 15 at the Mariners' is just half a mile out. The Great Lawn and Ferguson Field are close enough for an evening walk, and CNU Volleyball Court adds another outdoor option nearby. If fitness is part of your routine, the Freeman Center, CNU Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion, and Pure Barre are all within 0.6 miles — an unusually strong concentration of workout options for a residential street.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis has two installations, and 113 Shoe Lane sits about 15 minutes from the Langley side and 16 from Fort Eustis — a commute that works for most duty schedules. Six bedrooms means space for a growing family, a dedicated workspace for remote duties, or a room for visiting family during PCS transitions. A VA loan can make a home like this even more accessible for eligible service members.
For families upgrading
If your current home has outgrown your family, six bedrooms and three full baths at 113 Shoe Lane represent a real step up. Kids get their own space, adults get breathing room, and the proximity to parks, fitness centers, and everyday conveniences means the neighborhood supports the whole family's routine — not just the commute. This is the kind of square footage that makes a house feel like a long-term home.
More buyer questions
How far is 113 Shoe Lane from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 15 minutes away, and the Fort Eustis side is about 16 minutes — both via straightforward peninsula routes that avoid most of the Hampton Roads traffic congestion.
What is the neighborhood like around 113 Shoe Lane?
The immediate area has the feel of a well-established, campus-adjacent neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a mix of mid-century homes. Christopher Newport University is essentially around the corner, which keeps the area walkable and lively without being loud.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 113 Shoe Lane have?
The home has six bedrooms and three full bathrooms across 2,350 square feet, making it one of the larger configurations available in this part of Newport News.
Is 113 Shoe Lane in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available through the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.
What grocery stores and restaurants are close to 113 Shoe Lane?
Harris Teeter and Food Lion are both under a mile away, and restaurants including Regattas and Chick-fil-A are within about a third of a mile — making everyday errands and meals genuinely walkable from this address.
Want to see 113 Shoe Lane in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough.