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17 Cottage LN, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23603 - Main photo
$300,000
$224 / sqft · est. $1,911/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,337sqft
37days on market

17 Cottage Ln, Newport News, VA 23603

SoldResidential · built 1955 · ALL OTHERS AREA 109

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Located on cul-de-sac on almost 1/2 of a acre, This three bedroom home has spacious size rooms, 2 updated bathrooms, Open kitchen with island that has been remodeled and tastefully done. Large tree beside driveway puts out large white blooms, Pool in back yard with deck will be open 2nd week of June ready to jump in. large shed in back yard, a real pleasure to show.

Listing courtesy of Susan Giordano · Reliance Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10635300

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 17 Cottage Lane — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1955 in Newport News, Virginia. At 1,337 square feet, it offers a compact, manageable footprint just minutes from two major military installations and everyday conveniences.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 17 Cottage Lane apart is its rare dual-base proximity — Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) are each within a 6-minute drive, making this one of the most strategically located addresses in the area for service members. The 1955 construction gives the home a mid-century character that newer builds simply can't replicate, and the modest square footage keeps maintenance straightforward without sacrificing livability.

ALL OTHERS AREA 109 and the Newport News real estate market

17 Cottage Lane sits in the northern reaches of Newport News, a city that stretches along the Virginia Peninsula between the James River and York River. This part of town has a quieter, more residential feel compared to the busier commercial corridors further south — streets are less congested, neighbors tend to know each other, and the pace is noticeably calmer. If you're exploring newport news va real estate, this pocket of the city often surprises buyers who expect the whole peninsula to feel the same. Newport News spans a wide range of neighborhoods, and the northern end near Yorktown carries a distinctly different character — more wooded lots, older homes with history, and a sense of space that's harder to find closer to downtown. Being in Newport News also means you're within easy reach of the broader Hampton Roads region, with Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Williamsburg all accessible within 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are covered close to home. A Dollar General sits just 0.2 miles away for quick grocery and household runs, and Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant is at that same distance when you want a no-fuss dinner. Dough Haus - Newport News is 0.7 miles out — a local favorite for pizza and also a solid coffee stop. When you need a late-night or early-morning grab, 7-Eleven is 0.9 miles away. For fitness, Higher Self, LLC. is just 0.4 miles from the front door — a gym close enough that skipping leg day becomes harder to justify.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For military families, 17 Cottage Lane is hard to beat on location. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 5 minutes away, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 6 minutes in the other direction. Whether you're using a VA loan or working with BAH to make the numbers work, the commute savings alone make this address worth a serious look.

For first-time buyers

If you're buying your first home, 17 Cottage Lane offers a manageable entry point — 1,337 square feet means lower utility costs and less to maintain while you get your footing as a homeowner. The 3-bedroom layout gives you room to grow, and the location in Newport News puts you close to two major employment hubs without the price tag of busier zip codes.

More buyer questions

How far is 17 Cottage Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 5 minutes from 17 Cottage Lane by car, making it one of the closest residential addresses to the base in Newport News.

How far is 17 Cottage Lane from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 6 minutes away by car — an unusually short commute that makes this address appealing for service members assigned there.

What is the square footage and layout of 17 Cottage Lane?

The home offers 1,337 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built in 1955 as a single-family residential property.

Is 17 Cottage Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 17 Cottage Lane is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation for this address.

Where is 17 Cottage Lane located within Newport News?

17 Cottage Lane is located in the northern section of Newport News, Virginia 23603 — a quieter, more residential part of the city close to the Yorktown border and within easy reach of both major military bases on the Peninsula.

Curious about 17 Cottage Lane? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.

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

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$224

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,198/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10635300

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,337
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
Above Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Partial
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4600
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 109
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
NEG
Disclosures
Call for Others, 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

Carleton Falls

Carleton Falls is an established residential community in northern Newport News, set along the upper Warwick Boulevard corridor near Lee Hall and convenient to I-64 for travel toward Williamsburg, Yorktown, and the rest of the Peninsula.

$376K

Median sale · 12 mo

$180

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

1

For sale now

$89K

HH income

60.9%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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

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

$1,911/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$267

Home insurance

$88

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.

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

$175,000 – $320,000

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.

4 Cottage LN · 0.1 mi · 1,600 sqft$175,000 sold 2026-05
4 cottage LN · 0.1 mi · 1,600 sqft$320,000 sold 2026-07
225 Bridgewater DR · 0.5 mi · 1,500 sqft$215,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$224

Annual Taxes

$3,198

Monthly Tax

$267

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.07%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 27, 2026$300,000—
SoldJul 2, 2026$300,000—

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 17 Cottage Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Other Elementary School, Mary Passage Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Woodside (GreatSchools 6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 17 Cottage Ln 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.
Is there a gym near 17 Cottage Ln?+
Yes — Higher Self, LLC. is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 17 Cottage Ln?+
Lee Hall Community Garden is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 17 Cottage Ln?+
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant (0.2 mi).
Does 17 Cottage Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 17 Cottage Ln built?+
It was built in 1955, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Susan Giordano · Reliance Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10635300

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17 Cottage Ln, Newport News, Virginia 23603 · MLS #10635300 · 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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