Why this home stands out
Century-old bones meet genuine urban convenience here. At 1,792 square feet on a compact 0.08-acre lot, 1313 23rd Street gives you four real bedrooms — rare at this size class — plus two full baths and the kind of solid early-twentieth-century construction that outlasts trends. The James River is practically in your backyard, Anderson Park is half a mile away, and two military installations sit under fifteen minutes from your front door.
ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market
Newport News stretches from the James River up through the Virginia Peninsula, and the southeast corner of the city — where 23rd Street lives — carries a working-waterfront character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. This part of Newport News is one of the city's older residential pockets, with tree-lined blocks, tight-knit neighbors, and a mix of architectural eras that gives the streetscape real personality. If you've been searching through homes for sale newport news va and wondering where you actually get proximity to water, green space, and daily errands without a long commute, this corridor answers that question directly. ALL OTHERS AREA 106 sits in Newport News's southeastern quadrant, close to the James River shoreline and within easy reach of the city's broader network of parks and commercial corridors. The neighborhood has a grounded, lived-in feel — not a manicured master-planned community, but a genuine urban neighborhood with history behind it and the river right there.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely walkable from 1313 23rd Street. Newport News Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store are both within two-tenths of a mile, and Pine Supermarket is just half a mile out. When you want to eat out, Park's Inn Restaurant, Taste of NYC, and Pisces Jackpot are all within a short stroll. For outdoor time, James River Dock is three-tenths of a mile away — a quick walk to the water's edge. Anderson Park and Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park, which includes a fishing pier on the James River, are each about half a mile from the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is nine minutes away, and NSA Northwest Annex is eleven — making 1313 23rd Street one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty households in the area. Four bedrooms give you room for a family or a dedicated home office. Using a VA loan here is a natural fit, and your BAH in the Hampton Roads area aligns well with this part of Newport News.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to homes with a story, 1925 construction means nearly a century of craftsmanship in the walls. The proportions, the lot placement, the streetscape context — none of it was produced by a volume builder following a template. Four bedrooms across 1,792 square feet in a home this age is genuinely uncommon, and the James River a few blocks away adds a layer of place that newer addresses in the region simply don't have.
More buyer questions
How far is 1313 23rd Street from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately nine minutes by car from 1313 23rd Street, making it one of the closer residential options to the installation in Newport News. NSA Northwest Annex is about eleven minutes away.
What is the neighborhood like around 23rd Street in Newport News?
The area sits in Newport News's southeastern quadrant, part of ALL OTHERS AREA 106, with a historic urban character, walkable block structure, and close proximity to the James River waterfront. It's a mixed residential neighborhood with local grocery options, restaurants, and parks all within half a mile.
Is 1313 23rd Street in a flood zone?
Given the property's proximity to the James River, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this address.
How many bedrooms does 1313 23rd Street have?
The home has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms across 1,792 square feet, which is a notably spacious bedroom count for a home of this era and footprint.
Where can you walk to from 1313 23rd Street?
Within half a mile you can reach Newport News Market, 5 Estrellas Latín Store, Pine Supermarket, Park's Inn Restaurant, Taste of NYC, Pisces Jackpot, James River Dock, Anderson Park, and Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park with its fishing pier on the James River.
Want to know more about 1313 23rd Street or explore other homes in Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.
