Why this home stands out
New construction in 2026 means everything — the roof, the systems, the finishes — starts its life with you. At 3,250 square feet with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, this is a home scaled for real life: room to spread out, room to host, and room to grow. The half-bath on the main level, the full bath count upstairs, and the generous footprint set 1136 26th Street apart from the older, smaller stock that dominates this part of Newport News.
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The 26th Street corridor sits in the established south end of Newport News, a city that has been the backbone of Hampton Roads shipbuilding and military support for well over a century. The blocks here are tight-knit and walkable, with corner stores, neighborhood parks, and local eateries within a short stroll. Newport News stretches from the James River waterfront north through Denbigh, giving residents access to a wide range of retail, dining, and recreation without the congestion of larger metro cores. For families comparing Newport News homes for sale, this particular pocket offers genuine urban walkability that newer suburban subdivisions simply cannot replicate. The city's waterfront, the Virginia Living Museum, and the Newport News Park — one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast — are all within a reasonable drive. Living at this address, you're planted firmly inside a community with deep roots and a forward-looking energy.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands barely require a car here. Taybron's Little Store is just a tenth of a mile away, and Semi It Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store are both within two-tenths of a mile — meaning a quick grocery run is genuinely quick. For a bite out, Taste of NYC and New York Pizza / Day & Night Market cover casual cravings close by. Coffee is an easy walk to East End Cafe at 0.8 miles. Green space is well represented too: 29th & Oak Ave Minipark is three blocks away, Newsome Park North is just over half a mile, and Anderson Park North rounds out the options at 0.7 miles. The Apprentice School Athletic Facility at Newport News Shipbuilding is also less than a mile out.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is a ten-minute drive from 1136 26th Street, and NSA Northwest Annex is just eleven minutes out — a commute that makes a real difference on early-report mornings. The VA loan is a natural fit for a new-construction purchase like this, and at 3,250 square feet, there's genuine space for the whole family to decompress between deployments and duty days.
More buyer questions
How far is 1136 26th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?
The drive from 1136 26th Street to NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 10 minutes under normal traffic conditions. NSA Northwest Annex is similarly close at about 11 minutes.
What year was 1136 26th Street built?
1136 26th Street is a 2026 new-construction home, meaning all major systems, finishes, and structural components are brand new at the time of first occupancy.
Is 1136 26th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23607 zip code.
Where can I find other homes for sale in Newport News in this zip code?
The homes for sale in 23607 search page on vahome.com shows all active and recently listed properties in this zip code, filterable by beds, baths, and price range.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase a new-construction home like this?
Yes — a VA loan can be used for new-construction purchases, though the process involves a few additional steps such as builder inspections and a VA appraisal. Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty can walk you through the specifics.
Curious whether 1136 26th Street fits your timeline and goals? Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan — they know Newport News new construction inside and out and are ready to help you take the next step.
