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$226,000

$147 / sqft · est. $1,584/mo →

2beds

2baths

1,538sqft

21days on market

197 Gate House Rd, Newport News, VA 23609

Under ContractResidential · built 1991 · LEES MILL

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1991

Price / sqft

$147

Condo fee

$80/mo

Taxes

$3,181/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10642004

Condo association includes

ClubhouseExercise RmGround MaintPoolTennis CtsTrash Pickup

$80/mo condo fee · Cobblestone at Lee's Mill Condo Assoc · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms: 2
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,538
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms: 1
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 6
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Loft, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style: Traditional
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision: LEES MILL
Zoning: R5
Ownership: Condo
Garage: No
Parking: 2 Space, Assigned/Reserved
Possession: CLOSING
Disclosures: Bank Repo, Common Interest Community, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

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

About this home

Welcome to 197 Gate House Rd! This well-maintained home offers a flexible floor plan featuring a first-floor bedroom with a private en-suite bath for guests, multigenerational living, or a convenient primary suite option. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious loft for a home office, media room, or additional living space. Enjoy low-maintenance living with association fees that include ground maintenance, trash pickup, clubhouse access, exercise room, swimming pool, and tennis courts. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and major commuter routes, this home combines comfort, convenience, and outstanding community amenities. HUD Case# 544-350880 IN (Insured). Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold "As-Is". If built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer's closing costs, upon buyer request. 3D True Immersive Virtual Tour available. Check it out today! Property sold As-Is. Ask about $100 FHA Down payment HUD Program.

Listing courtesy of Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10642004

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 197 Gate House Road — a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,538-square-foot home built in 1991 in Newport News, Virginia, sitting three minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Compact, practical, and positioned in one of the Peninsula's most commute-friendly corridors.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 197 Gate House Road apart is its rare proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis — we're talking a three-minute drive, which is about as close as residential living gets to the post gates. Add a second base, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, just nine minutes away, and you have a location that genuinely works for dual-military households or anyone whose daily life orbits the Peninsula's defense community.

LEES MILL and the Newport News real estate market

Gate House Road sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News, a city of roughly 185,000 people anchored by military missions, shipbuilding heritage, and a growing arts and dining scene along the James River waterfront. This particular corner of the city feels unhurried — modest streets, mature trees, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. It's the kind of address that keeps you close to everything without putting you in the middle of it. Newport News stretches from the York County line in the north all the way to Hampton to the south, and Gate House Road lands you near the northern end, which means you're well-positioned for anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale with an eye on base access, outdoor recreation, or a manageable commute to the wider Hampton Roads region.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Lula Mae's Mobile Kitchen is essentially at your doorstep for a quick bite, and O Herman Bar & Grill is a short four-tenths of a mile away when you want something more sit-down. A 7-Eleven is half a mile out for coffee and convenience runs. Green space is genuinely close — Lee's Mill and Skiffe's Creek Redoubt are both under a mile, giving you easy access to trails and a slice of Civil War history right in the neighborhood. Fort Eustis Race Track and Football Field is eight-tenths of a mile away, a useful perk for anyone connected to the base community.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Three minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and nine minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 197 Gate House Road is about as dialed-in for Peninsula military life as a residential address gets. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the short gate-to-door commute is the kind of daily win that adds up fast over a tour of duty.

For first-time buyers

At 1,538 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, 197 Gate House Road offers a right-sized footprint that doesn't overwhelm a first purchase. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Woodside High School will find this address worth a close look — the location is practical, the scale is manageable, and the proximity to two military installations keeps the neighborhood stable and connected.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

ElementaryKatherine Johnson Elementary
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MiddleMary Passage Middle School
2.1/10
HighWoodside High School
4.8/10

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

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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Neighborhood

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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

$1,504/mo

Down payment20% · $45,200

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,173

Property tax

$265

Home insurance

$66

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$80

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$305,000 – $348,450

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.

195 Beechmont DR · 2.4 mi · 1,538 sqft$306,000 sold 2026-04

886 Lacon DR · 2.6 mi · 1,522 sqft$334,900 sold 2026-04

1227 Moyer RD · 2.4 mi · 1,450 sqft$321,013 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$226,000

Price / Sq Ft

$147

Annual Taxes

$3,181

Monthly Tax

$265

Condo fee

$80 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.41%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Jul 14, 2026	$226,000	—
Currently listed	—	$226,000	—

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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

Is 197 Gate House Rd in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Katherine Johnson Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.6/10), Mary Passage Middle (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Woodside (VaHome School Score 4.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 197 Gate House 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.

Does 197 Gate House Rd have a condo association?+

Yes — condo association fees are on record for this unit (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is Cobblestone at Lee's Mill Condo Assoc. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Exercise Rm, Ground Maint, Pool, Tennis Cts, Trash Pickup.

When was 197 Gate House Rd built?+

It was built in 1991, per the listing record.

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197 Gate House Rd, Newport News, VA 23609

Facts & features

About this home

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

LEES MILL and the Newport News real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For first-time buyers

More buyer questions

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Schools

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Lees Mill

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Military Commute

Run the real carrying cost

Estimate your monthly payment

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

Questions buyers ask

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

See it in person — the record only says so much.