50 days on market
$1,050,000
15 W Governor Dr
Newport News, Virginia 23602
MLS# 10627072 · DENBIGH PLANTATION · Newport News VA
Updated May 21, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$6,434/mo
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Price / sq ft
$244
4,300 sq ft
Days on market
50
HOA
None
Year built
1984
42 yrs old
Beds
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
4,300
Garage
Yes
About this home
Stunning home on 1.4 acres on the Warwick River. Beautifully updated home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and Florida room with breathtaking views of the river. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout lower level with the exception of entryway, half bath, and laundry/mudroom, all of which have recently been retiled. Over 300 year old spring house on the property. Walk out basement with lots of storage room. Walkway…
Listed by Lynne Sheppard · Liz Moore & Associates LLC
VaHome Team property overview
15 W Governor Drive is a five-bedroom, 3.1-bath single-family home in Newport News with 4,300 square feet of living space built in 1984. It sits minutes from Fort Eustis and offers easy access to parks, recreation, and everyday conveniences across the city.
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Why this home stands out
Four thousand three hundred square feet is a lot of room to grow into, and this 1984 single-family home on W Governor Drive delivers it across five bedrooms and three and a half baths. The scale here is genuinely rare for the area — large enough to carve out dedicated home-office space, a proper guest suite, and still have room left over. Add a ten-minute drive to Fort Eustis and you have a combination that is hard to replicate in Newport News.
DENBIGH PLANTATION and the Newport News real estate market
Newport News stretches along the western shore of the James River and punches well above its weight for a mid-sized Virginia city — shipbuilding heritage, a world-class art museum, and a surprisingly diverse mix of neighborhoods all packed into one jurisdiction. W Governor Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket that feels removed from the bustle while staying genuinely close to it. If you have been searching newport news va real estate and wondering where the larger, more established homes land, this corridor is a strong answer. Streets here are tree-lined, lots are generous, and the neighbors tend to put down roots rather than pass through. The broader area gives you quick access to Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue without dropping you right on top of them — a balance that is harder to find than it sounds.
What's nearby
Step outside and you are a short walk from Fido Field, a dedicated dog park just 0.4 miles away — a genuine daily-life convenience if you have a four-legged household member. Riverview Farm Park and its soccer fields are half a mile out, offering open green space, trails, and organized recreation without a drive. Riverview Gymnastics Center is also within half a mile, which matters if you have kids in the sport or are simply looking for a structured activity close to home. The cluster of parks and recreation options within a half-mile radius is a real quality-of-life advantage that most addresses in the region cannot match.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Fort Eustis is roughly ten minutes away, and Langley AFB is about twenty — making 15 W Governor Drive one of the more strategically located addresses for dual-base households or families weighing commute against square footage. Five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space, and a VA loan can make a home of this size more accessible than many buyers expect.
For families upgrading
If your current home has you doubling up bedrooms or fighting for bathroom time, 4,300 square feet across five bedrooms and three and a half baths is the kind of upgrade that genuinely changes daily life. Throw in a half-mile walk to Riverview Farm Park's soccer fields and Fido Field, and you have the kind of address where exploring homes in newport news va stops feeling like a search and starts feeling like a decision.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 15 W Governor Drive from Fort Eustis?
Fort Eustis (Joint Base Langley-Eustis) is approximately ten minutes by car from 15 W Governor Drive, making it one of the closer large residential options to the base in Newport News.
How far is 15 W Governor Drive from Langley AFB?
Langley Air Force Base is roughly twenty minutes from the property, a manageable commute for airmen and civilian employees stationed there.
What parks are within walking distance of 15 W Governor Drive?
Fido Field is about 0.4 miles away, and both Riverview Farm Park and its soccer fields are within half a mile — all reachable on foot from the front door.
Is 15 W Governor Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the address.
Does 15 W Governor Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is listed in the details section of this page; if an association applies, its rules and any restrictions would be disclosed during the transaction process.
Curious whether 15 W Governor Drive fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out to set up a conversation.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
4,300
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$1,050,000
Price / Sq Ft
$244
Annual Taxes
$8,149
Monthly Tax
$679
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.78%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 1, 2026 | $1,050,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $1,050,000 | — |
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About buying in Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span from historic Hilton Village's English-Tudor cottages (23601) to brand-new construction in Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point (23606), to affordable family homes in Denbigh and Riverside (23608). As one of the longest cities in the U.S. — stretching over 30 miles along the James River — Newport News effectively contains three distinct real estate markets: the lower peninsula (23601-23607) closer to Hampton and Williamsburg, with established neighborhoods and pre-war homes; the middle peninsula (23608, 23606) with modern subdivisions and Oyster Point's office park; and the upper peninsula (23602, 23603) closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. Newport News' biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding — Virginia's largest industrial employer, building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis portion) is also in Newport News. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High, with Menchville historically among the top performers. Median home prices run $250K-$450K with select luxury inventory in Riverside and Port Warwick exceeding $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$6,434/moPrincipal & interest
$5,448
Property tax
$679
Home insurance
$306
PMI
None
HOA
None
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.
Listed by Liz Moore & Associates LLC · MLS# 10627072
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$1,050,000
15 W Governor DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23602
Newport News, Virginia 23602
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