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$495,000
$154 / sqft · est. $3,138/mo →
5beds
3.1baths
3,209sqft
0days on market

12911 Fitzhugh Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

New ListingResidential · built 1973 · WENDWOOD

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1973

Price / sqft

$154

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,099/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10652412

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,209
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
10
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Spare Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2800
Subdivision
WENDWOOD
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Step through the door and into a home that tells its own story. This classic colonial offers over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, blending traditional architecture with room to gather and make it your own. The finished basement adds valuable flexible space-perfect for a home theater, game room, or gym. Throughout, you'll find the graceful proportions and classic lines that give colonial homes their lasting appeal. Centrally located with quick access to I-64, you're minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment-convenience built right in. This is more than a house, it's a place with character, ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Tiffany Pommells · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10652412

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

A five-bedroom, 3.1-bath home on Fitzhugh Drive brings 3,209 square feet of space to Newport News's 23602 zip code — with Fort Eustis eleven minutes away and a Food Lion literally around the corner. Big square footage, practical location, and real room to grow.

Keep searching in Newport News

See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23602, homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School, and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Summerlake homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 12911 Fitzhugh Drive apart is the combination of scale and accessibility that's hard to find in this part of Newport News. Five true bedrooms and three full baths plus a half give a large household genuine breathing room, and the 1973 construction means solid bones on a lot with mature character. You're not trading space for convenience here — you get both.

WENDWOOD and the Newport News real estate market

Fitzhugh Drive sits in a well-established residential pocket of Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River waterfront all the way north to the York County line. The 23602 zip code is one of the more practical corners of the Peninsula — close to major employers, two gates of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and the everyday retail corridors along Jefferson Avenue. Streets here are lined with mature trees and homes that have been owner-occupied for decades, giving the area a settled, neighborhood-first feel rather than a transient one. Newport News itself is a full-service independent city with its own parks system, public libraries, and waterfront greenway. Families comparing Newport News homes for sale often land in this zip because it threads the needle between commute convenience and genuine neighborhood character — close enough to everything without feeling like you're living in a parking lot.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are remarkably quick from Fitzhugh Drive. Food Lion is just 0.3 miles away for grocery runs, and World Market is under a mile for specialty finds. When dinner isn't happening at home, Okinii Hibachi & Sushi is 0.2 miles away, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill are both 0.3 miles out, and a Starbucks is 0.4 miles for the morning commute. Planet Fitness and Club Pilates are both within a mile for staying active, and Young's Mill park is half a mile away for outdoor time. Peninsula Memorial Park rounds out the green space options at 0.7 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — both the Fort Eustis and Langley AFB sides — is the dominant employer in this part of the Peninsula, and Fitzhugh Drive puts you eleven and seventeen minutes from each gate respectively. Five bedrooms handles deployments, homecomings, and visiting family without anyone sleeping on a couch. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the location makes BAH go a long way in the 23602 zip code.

For families upgrading

If your current home has everyone stacked on top of each other, 3,209 square feet across five bedrooms changes the math entirely. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School will find Fitzhugh Drive sits in that attendance zone — and the house itself has the room count to match a growing household's real needs, not just the ones you have today.

More buyer questions

How far is 12911 Fitzhugh Drive from Fort Eustis?

The Fort Eustis gate of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 11 minutes from Fitzhugh Drive under normal traffic conditions. The Langley AFB side of the same joint base is about 17 minutes.

Is 12911 Fitzhugh Drive part of an HOA?

The property's HOA status should be confirmed during the transaction process, as community governance can change over time. Your agent can pull the current HOA documentation before any offer is made.

What zip code is 12911 Fitzhugh Drive in?

The address falls in the 23602 zip code, one of the more centrally located zip codes in Newport News and a popular search area for buyers wanting quick access to both Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Jefferson Avenue retail.

Does 12911 Fitzhugh Drive have a garage?

Garage details for this property should be verified against the current listing data or confirmed during a showing, as structural features can be updated between listing cycles.

Are there flood zone concerns at 12911 Fitzhugh Drive?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Review that section and confirm with your lender before closing.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get current listing details, schedule a walkthrough, or talk through how homes for sale in Newport News fit your timeline.

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Schools

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Flood & environment

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

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Explore this neighborhood

Summerlake

Summerlake is an established residential community in the Denbigh area of upper Newport News, situated off Boxley Boulevard between Warwick Boulevard and Menchville Road in the 23602 ZIP code.

$315K

Median sale · 12 mo

$217

Sold $/sq ft

16d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$107K

HH income

86.7%

Owner-occupied

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

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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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

$3,138/mo

Principal & interest

$2,568

Property tax

$425

Home insurance

$144

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 & history

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$411,300 – $605,000

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.

202 Chelmsford WAY · 0.3 mi · 3,300 sqft$514,000 sold 2026-08
12 Poindexter PL · 0.4 mi · 3,158 sqft$495,000 sold 2026-03
413 Normandy LN · 0.6 mi · 2,700 sqft$448,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$495,000

Price / Sq Ft

$154

Annual Taxes

$5,099

Monthly Tax

$425

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.03%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 5, 2026$495,000—
Currently listed—$495,000—

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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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 12911 Fitzhugh Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 12911 Fitzhugh 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 12911 Fitzhugh Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 12911 Fitzhugh Dr built?+
It was built in 1973, per the listing record.

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12911 Fitzhugh Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10652412 · 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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