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Newport NewsMERRY OAKS18 Bethel Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645018 · record updated Jul 29, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$255,000
$180 / sqft · est. $1,630/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,417sqft
15days on market

18 Bethel Rd, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1958 · MERRY OAKS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek.

Frontage

Creek ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

NICE 3 BEDROOM BRICK RANCHER NESTLED ON A VERY QUIET CUL-DE-SAC STREET! HUGE FENCED-IN BACK YARD TO ENJOY, EXTENDS DOWN PAST A CREEK! GREAT STARTER HOME! WITH SOME WORK, THIS HOME MAY BE WORTH OVER 300K! UPDATED ROOF! UPDATED WINDOWS! WASHER AND DRYER INCLUDED! THIS HOME HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED! THIS HOME HAS BEEN IN THE FAMILY SINCE 1964, NEVER A RENTAL. CONVENIENT TO FORT EUSTIS, I64, NEWPORT NEWS PARK, BUSCH GARDENS, WATER COUNTRY USA, AND MORE! COME AND SEE THIS HOME TODAY!

Listing courtesy of Benjamin Fitzer · Keller Williams Town Center · REIN MLS #10645018

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

18 Bethel Road is a 1,417-square-foot, three-bedroom ranch-style home in Newport News, built in 1958, sitting just four minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Everyday errands, quick dining options, and green space are all within a short walk or drive.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 18 Bethel Road apart is its unbeatable proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis — we're talking a four-minute commute — combined with a surprisingly spacious 1,417-square-foot footprint for a mid-century single-family home. The 1958 construction gives the property solid bones and a classic ranch layout, while the surrounding neighborhood keeps daily life low-effort and accessible.

MERRY OAKS and the Newport News real estate market

18 Bethel Road sits in the western reaches of Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River to the York River and carries a long tradition of military and maritime heritage. This corner of Newport News has a lived-in, practical character — modest streets lined with mid-century homes, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay put for years. The area moves at a comfortable pace without feeling remote. You're close enough to Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard to reach major retail corridors quickly, yet the immediate surroundings stay quiet. Newport News as a whole offers a wide range of dining, parks, and cultural institutions, and this address puts you in a spot where the city's conveniences are genuinely within reach. The zip code, 23608, covers a swath of the city that's particularly convenient for anyone tied to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making it one of the more practical addresses in the region for military households and civilian workers alike.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 18 Bethel Road. Soprano Italian Restaurant is just a tenth of a mile away — practically walkable for dinner. Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are both within 0.2 miles for quick meals, and a 7-Eleven and Dunkin' are close by for your morning coffee run. Grocery options include Dollar General at 0.3 miles, Tienda de San Angel 2 at 0.4 miles, and a full Food Lion just 0.7 miles out. Lee's Mill park is 0.4 miles away for outdoor time, and the Fort Eustis Race Track and Football Field is under a mile if you want to get active.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 18 Bethel Road one of the most commute-friendly addresses in Newport News for active-duty service members. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is only nine minutes out, too, giving dual-military households real flexibility. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's stability means you're not constantly navigating turnover.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 18 Bethel Road offers a manageable, single-story layout with 1,417 square feet — enough room to grow into without feeling overwhelming. The 1958 ranch style is easy to understand structurally, the neighborhood is established and calm, and everyday needs like groceries and dining are already close. It's a practical, grounded starting point.

More buyer questions

How far is 18 Bethel Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 18 Bethel Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis takes approximately four minutes, making this one of the closest residential streets to the base's main gate in Newport News.

How far is 18 Bethel Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly nine minutes away by car, a convenient distance for households with ties to both installations.

What is the square footage and layout of 18 Bethel Road?

The home offers 1,417 square feet of living space across a single-story ranch layout with three bedrooms and one full bathroom, built in 1958.

Is 18 Bethel Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 18 Bethel Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.

Are there parks or green spaces near 18 Bethel Road?

Yes — Lee's Mill is just 0.4 miles away, and both Gazebo Nikki and Mini Park are within about 0.9 miles, giving you accessible outdoor options close to home.

Want to walk through 18 Bethel Road or talk through what ownership here could look like for your situation? Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty — they know this part of Newport News well.

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

1958

Price / sqft

$180

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,794/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10645018

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,417
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Closet
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Low Pile Carpet

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link
Waterfront
Creek

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4120
Subdivision
MERRY OAKS
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Lees Mill

Lees Mill is an established residential community in the Denbigh area of upper Newport News, set off Warwick Boulevard in the 23608 ZIP code near the I-64 corridor.

$220K

Median sale · 12 mo

$162

Sold $/sq ft

27d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$66K

HH income

48.6%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · 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

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

$1,630/mo

Principal & interest

$1,323

Property tax

$233

Home insurance

$74

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

Asking vs. assessment

114% of $224,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,794/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $55,000

Improvements $169,300 · assessor record ✓

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

$296,000$340,000

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.

859 Elder RD · 2.5 mi · 1,415 sqft$330,000 sold 2026-06
823 Cascade DR · 2.6 mi · 1,443 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-03
803 Ashley PL · 2.7 mi · 1,420 sqft$339,900 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$255,000

Price / Sq Ft

$180

Annual Taxes

$2,794

Monthly Tax

$233

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.10%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 20, 2026$255,000
Currently listed$255,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

14% above assessment

Total Assessed

$224,300

Land

$55,000

Improvement

$169,300

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.

Market tempo

15 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 18 Bethel Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Katherine Johnson Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Denbigh (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 18 Bethel Rd 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 18 Bethel Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek.
Does 18 Bethel Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 18 Bethel Rd built?+
It was built in 1958, 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

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Listing courtesy of Benjamin Fitzer · Keller Williams Town Center · REIN MLS #10645018

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18 Bethel Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10645018 · 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.