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Newport NewsMERRY OAKS18 Bethel Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645018 · record updated Sep 15, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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3beds
1baths
1,417sqft
57days 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

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1958

Price / sqft

$187

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

About this home

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

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

18 Bethel Road is a 1,417-square-foot, three-bedroom ranch-style home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1958 and sitting just four minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Everyday errands, dining, 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 Fort Eustis — four minutes door to gate — making it one of the more practical addresses for service members and their families in the 23608 zip code. The 1958 ranch footprint delivers single-level living across 1,417 square feet, and the surrounding block keeps daily life refreshingly low-effort with food, coffee, and parks all within a mile.

MERRY OAKS and the Newport News real estate market

Bethel Road sits in the Denbigh corridor of Newport News, a well-established section of the city that grew up alongside the military installations that define this part of the Virginia Peninsula. The streets here have a settled, residential character — mature trees, modest lots, and neighbors who tend to stay put. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River county line and carries a strong sense of place: shipbuilding heritage, deep military roots, and a working waterfront that gives the city an identity you won't find just anywhere. The Denbigh area specifically offers quick access to Jefferson Avenue, the main commercial spine of the north end, without the noise of living right on it. If you're browsing Newport News homes for sale and want a location that keeps Fort Eustis commutes genuinely short, this block delivers that without compromise.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 18 Bethel Road. Soprano Italian Restaurant is literally 0.1 miles away — dinner sorted. Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are both 0.2 miles out for quick meals, and a Dunkin' at 0.3 miles handles the morning coffee run. Grocery options are similarly close: Dollar General and Tienda de San Angel 2 are within half a mile, and a full Food Lion is 0.7 miles away. Lee's Mill park is 0.4 miles out for a quick walk or an afternoon outside, and the Fort Eustis Race Track and Football Field is under a mile — a convenient recreational outlet whether or not you're affiliated with the base.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to the Fort Eustis gate is hard to beat, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is only nine minutes in the other direction — so dual-military households have real options here. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property at this price point and location, and single-level living means no stairs to navigate after a long duty day. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News with short base commutes will want to put 18 Bethel Road on the list.

For first-time buyers

A three-bedroom, single-level ranch built in 1958 gives first-time buyers a straightforward, manageable home without the complexity of multiple floors or a sprawling lot. The neighborhood is quiet and established, the commute to Fort Eustis is four minutes, and everyday essentials — groceries, coffee, a sit-down dinner — are all within walking distance. For buyers exploring homes for sale in 23608 for the first time, this address offers a sensible, well-located starting point.

More buyer questions

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

The Fort Eustis portion of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately four minutes by car from 18 Bethel Road, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the gate in the Denbigh area.

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

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about nine minutes from 18 Bethel Road, a manageable commute for service members or civilian employees assigned there.

What school zone does 18 Bethel Road fall in?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School will find that 18 Bethel Road falls within that attendance zone — confirm current boundaries with Newport News Public Schools directly, as zoning can change.

Is 18 Bethel Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — review that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.

Does the 23608 zip code have an HOA for this property?

18 Bethel Road does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, though buyers should verify this during due diligence as HOA boundaries and records can change.

Ready to walk through 18 Bethel Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's set up a visit.

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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

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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.

$217K

Median sale · 12 mo

$158

Sold $/sq ft

27d

Days on market

4

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

Minutes to real places, not a score

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

$1,685/mo

Principal & interest

$1,375

Property tax

$233

Home insurance

$77

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

118% of $224,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,794/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $55,000

Improvements $169,300 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$296,000$339,900

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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$265,000

Price / Sq Ft

$187

Annual Taxes

$2,794

Monthly Tax

$233

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.05%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 20, 2026$265,000
Price increasedSep 15, 2026$265,000+$10,000
Currently listed$265,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

18% 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

57 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 18 Bethel Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Katherine Johnson Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.6/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Denbigh (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). 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.

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