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4beds
2.1baths
1,600sqft
45days on market

2 Richland Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1958 · RICHFIELD

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1958

Price / sqft

$253

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,168/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10642788

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,600
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.6500
Subdivision
RICHFIELD
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Carport
Possession
NEGO
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Sprawling rancher, lovely and beautifully renovated throughout and just minutes from Ft Eustis. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. New kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. New bathrooms. New fixtures. New water line. Live maintenance free for years. Bring your white gloves, this one is standing tall and in absolute move in condition.

Listing courtesy of Herbert Morewitz · Morewitz Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10642788

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A 1958 four-bedroom home on Richland Drive puts you six minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eleven from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — solid bones, a practical layout, and a Newport News address that keeps both bases well within reach.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23608, homes for sale zoned for Woodside High School, and homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Windsor Great Park homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 2 Richland Drive apart is its dual-base convenience without the premium price tag of waterfront zip codes. Built in 1958, the home carries the sturdy construction of that era — concrete block foundations, generous lot setbacks, and mature trees that took decades to grow. Four bedrooms and two and a half baths across 1,600 square feet give a household real room to breathe, and the 23608 zip code sits at the geographic sweet spot between Langley-Eustis and Yorktown.

RICHFIELD and the Newport News real estate market

Richland Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News — the kind of street where neighbors have lived for years and the sidewalks actually get used. The surrounding blocks were built out through the late 1950s and early 1960s, giving the area a cohesive, mid-century character: modest setbacks, mature hardwood canopies, and a scale that feels human rather than sprawling. Newport News itself is one of the most underrated cities on the Peninsula — home to the Newport News Shipbuilding yard, the Virginia Living Museum, and Mariners' Museum Park, it punches well above its weight for culture and green space. City services are reliable, the road network fans out efficiently toward both I-64 and Jefferson Avenue, and the overall cost of living tracks lower than Virginia Beach or Norfolk while keeping you close to everything Hampton Roads has to offer. Families comparing Newport News homes for sale consistently find that the 23608 corridor delivers more square footage per dollar than the city's waterfront neighborhoods.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from Richland Drive. A Walmart Supercenter on Jefferson Avenue handles groceries and household staples in under ten minutes, and a Food Lion is even closer for quick runs. Coffee options include a Starbucks on Warwick Boulevard and several local spots along the Jefferson corridor. Hidenwood Recreation Center is a short drive for pool access and fitness classes, and Deer Park is a neighborhood green space within easy reach. For dining, the Jefferson Avenue strip offers everything from casual chains to local Vietnamese and barbecue spots. Pharmacies — CVS and Walgreens — are both within a five-minute drive, making this a genuinely convenient home base.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Six minutes to the gates of Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eleven to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 2 Richland Drive is as well-positioned as it gets for Peninsula military households. A VA loan can make the math work cleanly here, and four bedrooms mean you have room for a home office or a dedicated space for the kids when PCS orders bring the whole family. Families researching homes for sale zoned for Woodside High School and homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School will find this address falls within that attendance zone.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and a half bath beyond the two full baths give a growing family the flexibility that tighter floor plans simply can't offer. The 1958 construction means the lot is generous by modern standards — real yard space, mature trees, and room for a playset or a garden. If you've outgrown a two- or three-bedroom and want to stay in the 23608 zip code, this is the kind of home that grows with you rather than against you.

More buyer questions

How far is 2 Richland Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive runs about six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential streets to the Fort Eustis side of the base. That proximity is a genuine daily-life advantage for service members with early formations.

How far is 2 Richland Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly eleven minutes away, which keeps this address workable for households assigned there as well. The route follows Route 17 north and stays clear of most congestion points.

Is 2 Richland Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is covered in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any lender requirements that may apply.

What is the neighborhood like around Richland Drive in Newport News?

The surrounding blocks are a stable mid-century residential area with owner-occupied homes, mature tree cover, and a quiet street character. It's the kind of neighborhood where homes for sale in Newport News at this price point tend to move steadily because the fundamentals — lot size, construction era, and location — hold up well over time.

Does 2 Richland Drive have a garage?

Garage details for this specific listing are best confirmed through the current property disclosures, but homes of this era and style in the 23608 area commonly include a carport or attached single-car garage — your agent can verify what's present at 2 Richland Drive.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Newport News well — reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 2 Richland Drive.

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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

Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park is an established single-family neighborhood in the Denbigh area of north Newport News, home to one of the Virginia Peninsula's longest-running community pools.

$352K

Median sale · 12 mo

$206

Sold $/sq ft

19d

Days on market

6

For sale now

$71K

HH income

42.5%

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

$2,481/mo

Principal & interest

$2,099

Property tax

$264

Home insurance

$118

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

158% of $256,000

City assessment record · taxes $3,168/yr

Land share of assessed value

27% — $68,900

Improvements $187,100 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$298,000 – $380,000

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.

117 Elaine DR · 2.4 mi · 1,677 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-02
207 Telford DR · 2.4 mi · 1,703 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-08
117 Linbrook DR · 2.6 mi · 1,516 sqft$298,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$404,500

Price / Sq Ft

$253

Annual Taxes

$3,168

Monthly Tax

$264

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.78%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 10, 2026$404,500—
Price reducedAug 24, 2026$404,500−$5,000
Currently listed—$404,500—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

58% above assessment

Total Assessed

$256,000

Land

$68,900

Improvement

$187,100

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

45 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 2 Richland Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.2/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (VaHome School Score 4.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 2 Richland 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 2 Richland Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 2 Richland Dr 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

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2 Richland Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10642788 · 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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