Welcome home to this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home designed with everyday family living in mind. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the refreshed front patio, beautiful landscaping, manicured lawn, and pride of ownership that shines throughout.
Inside, abundant natural light fills the home, highlighting the fresh paint and thoughtfully updated spaces. The stunning custom kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and an open layout that flows seamlessly into the dining room and secondary living areas—great for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, and entertaining friends.
Need extra flexibility? A first-floor flex room offers endless possibilities as a home office, playroom, guest space, or even a fifth bedroom to suit your family's changing needs.
Major updates provide peace of mind for years to come, including a new roof (2024), new HVAC system, replacement windows, new garage door (2026), new washer and dryer (2025), exterior electrical outlets with whole-home surge protection with additional grounding (2026), and beautifully updated bathrooms.
Outside, enjoy generously sized front and back yards with plenty of room for outdoor play, gardening, pets, or relaxing evenings with family and friends.
Combining modern updates, flexible living spaces, exceptional care, and a welcoming layout, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect place to create lasting memories.
Listing courtesy of Amy Scott · Jason Mitchell Real Estate · REIN MLS #10643838
129 Fischer Drive is a five-bedroom, 1,962-square-foot single-family home built in 1970 in Newport News, Virginia 23602 — just seven minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and a short drive from everyday essentials, green space, and a diverse dining scene.
Five bedrooms in under 2,000 square feet is a layout that works hard for you — room for a home office, a guest suite, or a growing household without the sprawl of a larger footprint. Built in 1970, the home carries the solid construction of that era on a street that sits squarely inside one of Newport News's most commuter-friendly corridors. The half-bath adds everyday practicality that smaller homes in this zip code often skip.
CARRIAGE HILL and the Newport News real estate market
Newport News stretches along the Virginia Peninsula between the James River and the York River, giving residents access to both waterfront culture and inland convenience. The 23602 zip code sits in the Denbigh section of the city — a well-established part of town where mature trees line residential streets and neighbors tend to stay put for years. It's the kind of area where you're close enough to I-64 to reach Hampton, Williamsburg, or Norfolk without committing to a long commute, yet far enough from the interchange to keep things quiet on a weekday evening. City parks, locally owned restaurants, and a mix of independent shops fill in the daily routine. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News often land in Denbigh precisely because the neighborhood delivers scale — real yards, real square footage — without pushing you far from work or play.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely walkable from Fischer Drive. Grocery options include a BP and Far Eastern Food Store within 0.6 miles, handy for quick stops after work. La Peña Horeb Spanish Restaurant, Great Wall Restaurant, and Dino's Pizza Shop are all within half a mile, giving you a weeknight rotation without much driving. Fitness is well covered too — American Iron Barbell Club Newport News, Breathe Ez Fitness Studio, and Modern American Mixed Martial Arts are all under 0.8 miles away. For outdoor time, Warwick Courthouse Historic Park and Nicewood Park are both within a mile, offering open space for morning walks or weekend afternoons with kids.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly seven minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about sixteen — making 129 Fischer Drive one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty households on the Peninsula. Five bedrooms give you flexibility whether you're a larger family or need dedicated space for a home office during a remote-duty stretch. VA loan eligibility pairs naturally with a home at this price point in the 23602 zip code.
Room to grow
Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space — and then some. Whether you're moving up from a three-bedroom starter or need room for extended family, 129 Fischer Drive offers the headcount without requiring a jump to a much larger home. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School will find this address lands squarely in that zone, adding long-term continuity for kids already in the district.
More buyer questions
How far is 129 Fischer Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is roughly seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the Fort Eustis side of the installation. It's a practical location for service members who want a short commute without living immediately adjacent to the base.
How far is 129 Fischer Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 16 minutes away, a reasonable drive for personnel assigned there who want to live in the Denbigh area of Newport News.
What is the flood zone status for 129 Fischer Drive?
Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map panel data before making any decisions.
Is 129 Fischer Drive in an HOA community?
Based on available records, this property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory homeowners association, though you should confirm current status during any due-diligence period.
Where are the nearest parks to 129 Fischer Drive?
Warwick Courthouse Historic Park is about 0.7 miles away, and Nicewood Park is within 0.8 miles — both are close enough for a short walk or a quick drive when you want fresh air without leaving the neighborhood.
Ready to see 129 Fischer Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's set up a visit.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.
VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
15min·6.8mi
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NWS Yorktown
Navy
20min·10mi
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
29min·17.5mi
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Camp Peary
DoD
25min·19.2mi
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NSA HR
Navy
40min·29.3mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
28.7 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Denbigh is a settled neighborhood in Newport News, Virginia. It has a mix of single-family homes and other classic home types. The streets are lined with trees.
$364KMedian sale · 12 mo
$203Sold $/sq ft
14dDays on market
4For sale now
$93KHH income
60.8%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,417/mo
Principal & interest
$1,965
Property tax
$342
Home insurance
$110
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
None
Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment113% of $335,000City assessment record · taxes $4,100/yr
Land share of assessed value20% · $68,400Improvements $266,600 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$335,000 – $395,000The 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.
12 Everett DR · 1.4 mi · 1,931 sqft$395,000 sold 2026-09
265 Lou Mac CT · 1.5 mi · 1,836 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-05
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
13% above assessment
Total Assessed
$335,000
Land
$68,400
Improvement
$266,600
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:
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
Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 129 Fischer Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are T. Ryland Sandford, Mary Passage Middle (VaHome School Score 3/10), Denbigh (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 129 Fischer 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 129 Fischer Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 129 Fischer Dr built?
It was built in 1970, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
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Listing courtesy of Amy Scott · Jason Mitchell Real Estate · REIN MLS #10643838
129 Fischer Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10643838 · 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.
