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4beds
1.1baths
1,432sqft
1days on market

148 Hawthorne Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

New ListingResidential · built 1963 · WALDEN

About this home

Opportunity awaits at 148 Hawthorne Drive in Newport News! This home offers great potential for investors or buyers looking to make it their own. With endless possibilities to renovate, update, and add your personal touches, this property is ready for its next chapter. Property is being sold strictly AS-IS. Seller will make no repairs. Bring your vision and make this home your own!

Listing courtesy of Erin Bailey · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10658178

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1963

Price / sqft

$157

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,024/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10658178

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,432
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2400
Subdivision
WALDEN
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

148 Hawthorne Drive is a 1,432-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1963. Nicewood Park sits just a tenth of a mile away. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about nine minutes by car. This is a practical, well-located address in the 23602 zip code.

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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School. Nearby, look at Menchville 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 148 Hawthorne Drive apart is its combination of proximity and quiet. Nicewood Park is a short walk from the front door. Three grocery options — including Uncle's Farm Korean Mart and Jung Ha Oriental Market — sit within a mile. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly nine minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about seventeen. The 1963 construction gives the home solid bones, and the layout keeps daily life straightforward.

WALDEN and the Newport News real estate market

Hawthorne Drive sits in a residential pocket of Newport News where mid-century ranch and split-level homes line tree-shaded streets. The blocks here have a settled, unhurried character. Lots tend to be generous for the era, and the neighborhood holds its shape well. Nicewood Park anchors the immediate area with open green space just steps away. Young's Mill, a larger park with trails, is under a mile out. Newport News is one of the larger independent cities in Virginia, stretching from the James River up to the York County line. Getting around is easy — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard both run nearby, connecting you to shopping, dining, and the broader Peninsula. Anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale will notice that the 23602 zip code sits near the geographic center of the city, which keeps commutes in most directions manageable.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Hawthorne Drive. Uncle's Farm Korean Mart, Colony Food Market, and Jung Ha Oriental Market are all within 0.7 miles, giving you real variety for grocery runs. The Boulevard Pub and Crave Wings are both under a mile for a quick meal out. A 7-Eleven is 0.6 miles away for coffee and convenience. Nicewood Park is a genuine walkable asset at just 0.1 miles — good for morning walks or an afternoon outside. Young's Mill Park adds trail access about 0.9 miles from the door.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about nine minutes from 148 Hawthorne Drive — one of the shorter base commutes you'll find among homes for sale in 23602. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly seventeen minutes out. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Newport News, and the home's straightforward layout means fewer surprises during the purchase process.

For first-time buyers

At 1,432 square feet, 148 Hawthorne Drive gives you three bedrooms and a manageable footprint — enough room without the overhead of a much larger place. The 1963 build means real walls and solid construction. Nicewood Park is steps away. Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School will find this address falls within both attendance zones.

More buyer questions

How far is 148 Hawthorne Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is about nine minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this one of the closer residential options to the base on the Peninsula.

How far is 148 Hawthorne Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly seventeen minutes away by car. The route runs north on Warwick Boulevard toward the York County line.

Is 148 Hawthorne Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.

What parks are near 148 Hawthorne Drive?

Nicewood Park is just 0.1 miles away — an easy walk from the front door. Young's Mill Park, which offers trail access, is about 0.9 miles out.

Where can you grocery shop near 148 Hawthorne Drive?

Uncle's Farm Korean Mart, Colony Food Market, and Jung Ha Oriental Market are all within 0.7 miles. You have three distinct options within a very short drive.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what this address means for your next move.

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

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each. Straight-line distances in “What’s nearby” are shorter.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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.

Flood & environment

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\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

34.3 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\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 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.

Explore this neighborhood

Menchville

Menchville sits at the northern end of Newport News. It lies along the Warwick River and Deep Creek, where they meet the broad James River. The name comes from Hudson Mench, a 19th-century merchant.

$355K

Median sale · 12 mo

$207

Sold $/sq ft

3d

Days on market

1

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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Location intelligence

What's nearby

Location & Neighborhood

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

18min·7.6mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

21min·12.9mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

32min·16mi

Camp Peary

DoD

27min·19.2mi

NSA HR

Navy

40min·27.8mi

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

Payment Calculator

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

$1,485/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$252

Home insurance

$66

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

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$202,650 – $330,000

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.

640 Deep Creek RD · 2.4 mi · 1,421 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-09
10 Lucerne CIR · 2.6 mi · 1,413 sqft$330,000 sold 2026-07
40 Culpepper AVE · 2.7 mi · 1,440 sqft$202,650 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$157

Annual Taxes

$3,024

Monthly Tax

$252

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.34%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 21, 2026$225,000—
Currently listed—$225,000—

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.

Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

1 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 148 Hawthorne Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Willis A. Jenkins Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.8/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 148 Hawthorne 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 148 Hawthorne Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 148 Hawthorne Dr built?+
It was built in 1963, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Erin Bailey · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10658178

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148 Hawthorne Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10658178 · 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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