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Newport NewsKILN CREEK1273 Lake Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10642701 · record updated Jul 6, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1273 Lake DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23602 - Main photo
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$299,900
$170 / sqft · est. $2,190/mo →
2beds
2.1baths
1,765sqft
0days on market

1273 Lake Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

Coming SoonResidential · built 1992 · KILN CREEK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to your new sanctuary! This inviting residence on Lake Drive is more than just a house; it's a place where memories are waiting to be made. Featuring a beautifully open, sun-drenched floor plan, the heart of the home is a spacious family room anchored by a cozy fireplace and soaring cathedral ceilings—the backdrop for relaxed evenings and lively gatherings. The home flows effortlessly into a functional kitchen and dining area, complemented by a dedicated office space with a charming built-in desk, for remote work or creative projects. With private en-suite bathrooms for the primary bedrooms and a lovely patio for morning coffee or sunset chats, this turnkey home is truly ready for you to move in and start your next chapter. Don't miss the chance to make this wonderful space your own!

Listing courtesy of Danielle Rosetti Lopez · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10642701

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

1273 Lake Drive is a 1,765-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1992. With two full military installations within a quarter-hour's drive, it's a practical and comfortable base for Hampton Roads living.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 1273 Lake Drive apart is its dual-base convenience — Joint Base Langley-Eustis's Fort Eustis side is roughly 12 minutes away, and the Langley Air Force Base side is about 15 minutes out. That kind of access from a quiet residential address in Newport News is genuinely hard to find. The 1,765-square-foot layout across two bedrooms and two and a half baths gives you real breathing room without the overhead of a sprawling floor plan.

KILN CREEK and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News stretches along the western shore of the James River and carries a lot of history in its bones — shipbuilding, military heritage, and a steady civic identity that bigger coastal cities sometimes lose. The Lake Drive corridor sits in the 23602 zip code, a part of Newport News that feels settled and residential without being isolated. Streets here tend to be lined with mature trees, and the pace is noticeably calmer than the busier commercial corridors a few miles east. Newport News as a whole gives you genuine city infrastructure — a full hospital network, diverse dining, and solid transit connections — while individual neighborhoods like this one retain a quieter, neighborhood-first character. The city's location at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula means you're never far from water, whether that's the James River, the Warwick River, or the broader Chesapeake Bay region. For anyone relocating to the Hampton Roads area, Newport News consistently offers one of the more balanced combinations of access, affordability, and livability on the Peninsula.

What's nearby

Daily errands along the Lake Drive area are straightforward. Patrick Henry Mall is a short drive east for retail and dining, and the Denbigh commercial corridor along Jefferson Avenue puts grocery stores, pharmacies, and casual restaurants within easy reach. Riverview Farm Park offers open green space and river access for weekend afternoons. The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is close enough to make travel genuinely convenient. For a longer outing, Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens are under 30 minutes north, giving the area a recreational depth that purely urban neighborhoods can't match.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Fort Eustis is 12 minutes away and Langley AFB is 15 — that's a rare double-base position that simplifies life considerably for military households. A VA loan can make ownership here even more accessible, and the two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath layout handles the practical demands of an active family schedule without wasted square footage.

For first-time buyers

At 1,765 square feet with two bedrooms and two and a half baths, 1273 Lake Drive offers a footprint that's substantial enough to feel like a real home without the maintenance burden of something much larger. Newport News's Peninsula location keeps commutes manageable, and for buyers using a VA loan, the path to ownership here is more straightforward than in many comparable markets.

More buyer questions

How far is 1273 Lake Drive from Fort Eustis?

Fort Eustis (Joint Base Langley-Eustis) is approximately 12 minutes from 1273 Lake Drive under typical traffic conditions. The route is primarily along well-traveled Peninsula roads with no major bottlenecks.

How far is 1273 Lake Drive from Langley Air Force Base?

Langley AFB, the other installation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, is roughly 15 minutes from the address. Both bases are accessible without needing to cross a bridge-tunnel, which is a meaningful advantage for daily commuters.

What is the flood risk situation for 1273 Lake Drive?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Reviewing that tile before making decisions about insurance is always a good step.

Is there an HOA associated with 1273 Lake Drive?

HOA status for this property should be confirmed through current disclosure documents, as community governance can change over time. Your agent can pull the most current information during the due-diligence process.

What grocery and everyday shopping options are near 1273 Lake Drive?

The Jefferson Avenue corridor in Denbigh is the primary commercial spine for this part of Newport News, offering multiple grocery chains, pharmacies, and a wide range of dining options within a short drive of Lake Drive.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get an honest, detailed walkthrough of what 1273 Lake Drive looks like for your specific situation.

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

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1992

Price / sqft

$170

HOA fee

$231/mo

Taxes

$3,783/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642701

HOA association includes

ClubhouseExercise RmGround MaintPlaygroundsPoolTennis CtsTrash Pickup

$231/mo HOA fee · na · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

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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

$2,190/mo

Principal & interest

$1,556

Property tax

$315

Home insurance

$87

PMI

None

HOA

$231

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

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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.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$250,000$385,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

91 Wendfield CIR · 2.4 mi · 1,742 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-03
670 Town Center DR #405 · 2.4 mi · 1,861 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-03
404 Bryan CT · 2.4 mi · 1,651 sqft$274,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,900

Price / Sq Ft

$170

Annual Taxes

$3,783

Monthly Tax

$315

HOA fee

$231 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.26%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 6, 2026$299,900
Currently listed$299,900

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.

Comparable Properties

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1273 Lake Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Kiln Creek Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1273 Lake Dr 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.
Does 1273 Lake Dr have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is na. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Exercise Rm, Ground Maint, Playgrounds, Pool, Tennis Cts, Trash Pickup.
When was 1273 Lake Dr built?+
It was built in 1992, per the listing record.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Danielle Rosetti Lopez · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10642701

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