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163 Princess Margaret DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23602 - Main photo
$320,000
$237 / sqft · est. $2,035/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,353sqft
2days on market

163 Princess Margaret Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

SoldResidential · built 1964 · BOXLEY HILLS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming brick rancher in Newport News featuring a welcoming front porch full of character. Inside, the inviting living room is filled with natural light and centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Hardwood floors run throughout the bedrooms, while the bathrooms feature tile flooring. Outside, a cozy patio overlooks the spacious, fenced backyard, creating an inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include an attached oversized garage with durable epoxy flooring. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and everything Newport News has to offer.

Listing courtesy of Shannon Edwards · RE/MAX Connect · REIN MLS #10642576

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

163 Princess Margaret Drive is a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch-style home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1964 and spanning 1,353 square feet. It sits just nine minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, with Riverview Farm Park less than a mile away and everyday conveniences close at hand.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 163 Princess Margaret Drive apart is its combination of classic mid-century bones and genuine proximity to both Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The single-story layout keeps daily life simple, and the surrounding pocket of Newport News feels established and unhurried — the kind of street where neighbors know each other and kids can actually walk to a park.

BOXLEY HILLS and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News stretches along the western shore of the James River and has long been one of the most livable cities in Hampton Roads. The area around Princess Margaret Drive has a settled, mid-century character — streets lined with mature trees, modest lots with real yard space, and a pace that feels genuinely residential rather than transient. This part of Newport News sits comfortably between the commercial energy of Jefferson Avenue and the green space of Riverview Farm Park, giving you access to both without being overwhelmed by either. The city itself offers a strong mix of waterfront recreation, cultural institutions, and practical infrastructure, and it continues to attract families and professionals who want room to breathe without sacrificing convenience. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 64 is accessible, and the broader Peninsula is easy to navigate from here.

What's nearby

River Farms Park Soccer Fields is just 0.4 miles away, and Riverview Farm Park Soccer Fields is only half a mile out — so if anyone in the household plays or watches youth soccer, the commute is essentially a walk. Riverview Farm Park itself, at 0.8 miles, offers open green space for weekend afternoons. Riverview Gymnastics Center is a mile away for after-school activities, and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill sits at the same distance when the mood calls for something cold. Everyday errands along Jefferson Avenue are well within reach, keeping grocery runs and quick stops efficient.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Nine minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eighteen minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 163 Princess Margaret Drive puts you in a strong commute position for duty assignments across the lower Peninsula. The single-story layout and established neighborhood make transitions smoother, and a VA loan can make ownership here straightforward for eligible service members and veterans.

For families upgrading

Three bedrooms, a half-bath in addition to the full bath, and a single-story footprint give a growing family real room to settle in. Add soccer fields less than half a mile away and a gymnastics center just a mile out, and the after-school logistics practically organize themselves. This is the kind of address where kids can actually be kids.

More buyer questions

How far is 163 Princess Margaret Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to Fort Eustis on the Peninsula. That short commute is a meaningful advantage for service members assigned there.

How far is 163 Princess Margaret Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eighteen minutes away, a manageable commute for personnel assigned to that installation. The route follows well-traveled Peninsula roads.

What parks are near 163 Princess Margaret Drive?

River Farms Park Soccer Fields is 0.4 miles away, Riverview Farm Park Soccer Fields is 0.5 miles out, and the broader Riverview Farm Park is 0.8 miles from the front door — all easily walkable or bikeable from the address.

Is 163 Princess Margaret 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. It's always worth reviewing before making a decision.

What is the square footage and layout of 163 Princess Margaret Drive?

The home offers 1,353 square feet of single-story living space with three bedrooms and one full bath plus a half bath, all built on a 1964 foundation that reflects the solid construction common to that era.

Want to know more about 163 Princess Margaret Drive or the surrounding Newport News market? Tom and Dariya Milan are here to help — reach out and let's talk.

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

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.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1964

Price / sqft

$237

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,373/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10642576

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,353
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2800
Subdivision
BOXLEY HILLS
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Oversized Gar, Off Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Peach Orchard

Peach Orchard is an established residential community in the Menchville section of upper Newport News, in the 23602 ZIP code on the Peninsula.

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For sale now

$107K

HH income

86.7%

Owner-occupied

U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$2,035/mo

Principal & interest

$1,660

Property tax

$281

Home insurance

$93

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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$185,000 – $369,000

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.

232 Menchville RD · 0.3 mi · 1,447 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-05
228 Colony RD · 0.8 mi · 1,288 sqft$185,000 sold 2026-07
225 Shadywood DR · 0.6 mi · 1,484 sqft$369,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$320,000

Price / Sq Ft

$237

Annual Taxes

$3,373

Monthly Tax

$281

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 10, 2026$320,000—
Price increasedAug 12, 2026$320,000+$100
SoldAug 12, 2026$320,000—

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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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 163 Princess Margaret Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Willis A. Jenkins Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), 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 163 Princess Margaret 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 163 Princess Margaret Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 163 Princess Margaret Dr built?+
It was built in 1964, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Shannon Edwards · RE/MAX Connect · REIN MLS #10642576

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163 Princess Margaret Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10642576 · 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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