Why this home stands out
New construction in an established Newport News neighborhood is uncommon, and 1220 28th Street delivers it at a meaningful scale. With 2,445 square feet, four bedrooms, and 2.5 baths built in 2026, you're getting current building codes, modern finishes, and a full-size layout without the compromises of a renovation project. There's no deferred maintenance to budget for — everything here starts at day one.
ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market
The 23607 zip code sits in the heart of Newport News, a city shaped by its deep connection to shipbuilding, the military, and the James River waterfront. This part of town has a working-class authenticity to it — block after block of established homes, longtime neighbors, and a community that knows itself. The streets around 28th Street are walkable and close-knit, with small local businesses within steps of the front door. Newport News as a whole stretches from the tip of the Virginia Peninsula down to Hampton, giving residents easy access to Interstate 664, the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, and the broader Hampton Roads metro. Families comparing Newport News homes for sale often find that the city punches above its weight on square footage and lot size relative to other Peninsula options, and 1220 28th Street is a strong example of that value. The city's deep employment base — anchored by Newport News Shipbuilding and multiple military installations — keeps the local economy grounded year-round.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 1220 28th Street. Taybron's Little Store is just 0.1 miles away, Semi It Market and 5 Estrellas Latin Store are both within 0.2 miles, and Taste of NYC and New York Pizza / Day & Night Market round out the dining options close by. When you want to stretch your legs, 29th & Oak Ave Minipark is three-tenths of a mile away, Newsome Park North is 0.6 miles out, and Anderson Park North is just under a mile. East End Cafe is 0.8 miles away for a morning coffee run, and the Apprentice School Athletic Facility — part of the Newport News Shipbuilding campus — sits within a mile for fitness options.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is ten minutes away and NSA Northwest Annex is eleven — making 1220 28th Street one of the more commute-friendly addresses on the Peninsula for active-duty households. A VA loan pairs naturally with new construction like this, since there's no deferred maintenance to negotiate around. Four bedrooms gives you the flexibility to work from home or host family during PCS transitions.
For first-time buyers
Buying new construction as a first home means you're not inheriting someone else's repair list. At 1220 28th Street, the 2026 build year means modern electrical, plumbing, and insulation standards from the start. Families exploring homes for sale in Newport News will find that 2,445 square feet of brand-new space in the 23607 zip code offers a strong entry point into homeownership on the Peninsula.
More buyer questions
How far is 1220 28th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately ten minutes from 1220 28th Street, making it one of the closer residential options on the Peninsula for personnel stationed there. NSA Northwest Annex is about eleven minutes in a separate direction.
What school zone does 1220 28th Street fall in?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Newport News Public Schools, as boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within those attendance zones.
Is 1220 28th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing before closing.
What is the square footage and layout of 1220 28th Street?
The home offers 2,445 square feet across a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath floor plan, built in 2026. The half bath is typically located on the main living level, with full baths serving the upper bedroom areas.
Are there walkable amenities near 1220 28th Street?
Yes — Taybron's Little Store is 0.1 miles away, multiple grocers and eateries are within 0.2 to 0.5 miles, and 29th & Oak Ave Minipark is just 0.3 miles from the front door. East End Cafe and the Apprentice School Athletic Facility are both under a mile away.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know homes for sale in Newport News inside and out — reach out to get the full picture on 1220 28th Street and what new construction here means for your move.
