72 days on market
$279,000
122 Jenness Ln
Newport News, Virginia 23602
MLS# 10627703 · WARWICK LAWNS · Newport News VA
Updated 2 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,751/mo
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Price / sq ft
$200
1,393 sq ft
Days on market
72
HOA
None
Year built
1961
65 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,393
Garage
No
About this home
NEW!!!NEW!!!NEW!!!Everything is new in this beautifully renovated ranch in Newport News. Reach out today to schedule a private viewing.
Listed by Duke Quarshie · Hampton Roads Realty Services
VaHome Team property overview
122 Jenness Lane is a 1,393-square-foot, three-bedroom ranch-style home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1961. It sits minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and a walkable cluster of international grocers, restaurants, and gyms — a practical, well-located address on the Virginia Peninsula.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 122 Jenness Lane apart is its rare walkability for a mid-century Newport News neighborhood. Three grocery options, four restaurants, three gyms, and a park are all within half a mile. Add an eight-minute drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and fifteen minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and this address quietly checks boxes that larger, newer homes in more remote subdivisions simply can't match.
WARWICK LAWNS and the Newport News real estate market
122 Jenness Lane sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News — a city that stretches from the James River to the York River and anchors the western end of the Virginia Peninsula. The immediate street has the low-traffic, single-family character typical of early 1960s Newport News development: modest lot sizes, mature trees, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. The broader area along Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard gives you access to a surprisingly dense mix of international food markets, casual dining, and fitness options without ever needing a highway. Newport News itself is a working city — home to one of the nation's largest naval shipyards, a thriving arts district downtown, and easy connections to Hampton, Williamsburg, and Norfolk. Life here moves at a measured pace without feeling remote, and the city's military-friendly infrastructure means services, healthcare, and community resources are consistently available.
What's nearby
Daily errands practically take care of themselves from Jenness Lane. El Viejo Jalisco doubles as both a grocery and a sit-down restaurant just 0.3 miles away, and the Oriental Market and Halal Food Mart & International Market are equally close — three distinct grocery options within a short walk. Kyung Sung Restaurant and Tienda Restaurant round out a genuinely diverse dining strip at the same distance. When you want coffee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is 0.5 miles out, with Starbucks and Panera Bread just slightly beyond at 0.6 miles. Fitness is well covered too: American Iron Barbell Club, The Iron Asylum Gym, and Peninsula Boxing Academy are all within half a mile. Chatham Park, 0.4 miles away, gives you green space close to home.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is eight minutes from the front door — a commute that makes morning formation stress-free and keeps you close for duty changes. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is fifteen minutes out, so dual-military households have solid coverage. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's established character means you're buying into a stable, community-oriented block.
For first-time buyers
At 1,393 square feet across three bedrooms, 122 Jenness Lane is sized right for a first home — enough room to grow without the overhead of a sprawling floor plan. The 1961 construction means solid bones, and the walkable cluster of grocers, gyms, and restaurants nearby means you can keep one car parked and still handle most of daily life. It's a practical, grounded starting point in Newport News.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 122 Jenness Lane from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the base on the Peninsula. That proximity is a genuine daily-life advantage for service members with early reporting times.
How far is 122 Jenness Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fifteen minutes away by car. For dual-military households or civilians working on the installation, that's a manageable commute from this Newport News address.
What is the flood risk at 122 Jenness Lane?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Review that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Is there a garage at 122 Jenness Lane?
Garage and parking details for this property are reflected in the current listing data shown on this page. The 1961-era construction on this street commonly includes attached or detached single-car garages, though configurations vary by home.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 122 Jenness Lane?
Yes — as a single-family residential property in Virginia, 122 Jenness Lane is generally eligible for VA loan financing, subject to the property meeting VA appraisal standards. The VA loan page on this site walks through eligibility and the process in detail.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Newport News well. Reach out to get your questions answered and arrange a closer look at 122 Jenness Lane.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,393
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$279,000
Price / Sq Ft
$200
Annual Taxes
$2,662
Monthly Tax
$222
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.95%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 6, 2026 | $279,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $279,000 | — |
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About buying in Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span from historic Hilton Village's English-Tudor cottages (23601) to brand-new construction in Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point (23606), to affordable family homes in Denbigh and Riverside (23608). As one of the longest cities in the U.S. — stretching over 30 miles along the James River — Newport News effectively contains three distinct real estate markets: the lower peninsula (23601-23607) closer to Hampton and Williamsburg, with established neighborhoods and pre-war homes; the middle peninsula (23608, 23606) with modern subdivisions and Oyster Point's office park; and the upper peninsula (23602, 23603) closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. Newport News' biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding — Virginia's largest industrial employer, building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis portion) is also in Newport News. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High, with Menchville historically among the top performers. Median home prices run $250K-$450K with select luxury inventory in Riverside and Port Warwick exceeding $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
Drive times to nearest basesDrive 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.
Estimate your monthly payment
$1,751/moPrincipal & interest
$1,448
Property tax
$222
Home insurance
$81
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.
Listed by Hampton Roads Realty Services · MLS# 10627703
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$279,000
122 Jenness LN, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23602
Newport News, Virginia 23602
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