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1151 20th ST, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23607 - Main photo
$340,000
58days on market

1151 20th St, Newport News, VA 23607

Off MarketLand and Farms · WINDWARD TOWERS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Excellent investment opportunity featuring multiple adjoining parcels located at 1151 & 1141 20th St. This offering includes Lots 9 & 10 and part of the alley at 1151 20th St, along with Lots 11 through 20 and part of the alley at 1141 20th St. Total assemblage provides 6 billable lots for development. Conveniently located with easy access to major roadways, local amenities, and the shipyard. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, use, and lot dimensions. Sold as-is.

Listing courtesy of Sandra Daniels · Coldwell Banker Premier · REIN MLS #10633359

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Our read on this home

At a glance

A 0.78-acre lot in Newport News's Windward Towers neighborhood, sitting less than a mile from the James River and about nine minutes from NSA Hampton Roads. This is raw land with room to build, invest, or hold in an established urban neighborhood with walkable daily conveniences.

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Why this home stands out

Nearly three-quarters of an acre of buildable land inside city limits is genuinely rare in Newport News. The Windward Towers location puts you within walking distance of grocery options, a neighborhood park, and waterfront access at the James River — while keeping two major naval installations well under ten minutes away. For anyone with a vision and a plan, this blank canvas has serious potential.

WINDWARD TOWERS and the Newport News real estate market

Windward Towers sits in the south end of Newport News, a part of the city that carries real working-waterfront character. The James River is close enough that you can feel it in the neighborhood's rhythm — fishing piers, docks, and open sky are part of the everyday backdrop here. Streets are established, blocks are tight-knit, and the area has a gritty, authentic energy that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Newport News itself stretches from the Hampton Roads harbor all the way up to York County, giving residents access to one of the most militarily active metro areas on the East Coast. If you've been searching for newport news va houses for sale — or in this case, land to build one — this corridor offers a foothold in a city that continues to draw investment and attention. The broader East End has seen steady community reinvestment, and proximity to the waterfront and two military installations makes Windward Towers a location worth watching.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from this address. Newport News Market is just 0.2 miles away, and 5 Estrellas Latín Store is within a short four-block walk. New York Pizza and Day & Night Market adds another option at 0.4 miles. For a quick bite, Pisces Jackpot and Taste of NYC are both under half a mile. Anderson Park and James River Dock are each about 0.4 miles out, and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park fishing pier is just 0.5 miles away — a genuine neighborhood gem for anyone who enjoys being near the water. East End Cafe, a 7-Eleven, and a McDonald's all sit within a mile for your morning coffee run.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is roughly nine minutes from this address, and NSA Northwest Annex is about ten. If you're using a VA loan to finance new construction, a lot like this — already inside city limits, close to base, and near everyday amenities — can be a strong starting point. BAH rates in the Hampton Roads area make building here worth a serious look for active-duty households.

For buyers drawn to character

You're not buying a cookie-cutter subdivision lot here. Windward Towers has real neighborhood bones — waterfront proximity, walkable groceries, a fishing pier down the street, and nearly 0.8 acres to work with. If you want to design something from the ground up in a location with genuine character, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around often in an established urban neighborhood. Bring your architect and your ideas.

More buyer questions

How far is 1151 20th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately nine minutes by car from this address, making it one of the more convenient land parcels in Newport News for military personnel assigned to that installation.

What can be built on a 0.78-acre lot in this part of Newport News?

Permitted uses depend on the city's current zoning designation for this parcel — a buyer's due diligence should include confirming zoning with Newport News Planning and Development before finalizing any build plans.

Is 1151 20th Street in a flood zone?

Given the proximity to the James River, flood zone status is an important consideration for this parcel — check the FloodRisk tile on this page or consult FEMA's flood map service for the current designation.

Where is the nearest waterfront access to this lot?

James River Dock and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park fishing pier are both within about half a mile, making waterfront access genuinely walkable from this address.

Does the Windward Towers neighborhood have an HOA?

This is an established urban neighborhood in Newport News rather than a planned subdivision, so there is no HOA associated with this parcel — though a title search and city records review are always recommended to confirm.

Curious about what's possible at 1151 20th Street? Tom and Dariya Milan know Newport News land and can walk you through zoning, build options, and next steps.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$280/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10633359

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.7800
Road surface
Other, Paved
Subdivision
WINDWARD TOWERS
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
SIMPLE

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Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Stuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is a historic, established neighborhood in the southeast section of Newport News, set off Chestnut Avenue and Marshall Avenue near the city's waterfront.

$265K

Median sale · 12 mo

$156

Sold $/sq ft

16d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$32K

HH income

46.3%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

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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

$1,887/mo

Principal & interest

$1,764

Property tax

$23

Home insurance

$99

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

15455% of $2,200

City assessment record · taxes $280/yr

Land share of assessed value

100% — $2,200

Improvements $0 · assessor record ✓

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$340,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$280

Monthly Tax

$23

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.08%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 5, 2026$340,000—
Currently listed—$340,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

15355% above assessment

Total Assessed

$2,200

Land

$2,200

Improvement

N/A

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1151 20th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Sedgefield Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Huntington Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1151 20th 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.
Are there parks near 1151 20th St?+
Anderson Park North is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1151 20th St?+
Newport News Market is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is PISCES JACKPOT,LLC (0.2 mi).
Does 1151 20th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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1151 20th St, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10633359 · 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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