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20 Fontaine RD, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23601 - Main photo
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$235,000
$160 / sqft · est. $1,558/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,470sqft
243days on market

20 Fontaine Rd, Newport News, VA 23601

ActiveResidential · built 1939 · MORRISON

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

THIS IS A GREAT FIXER-UPPER. LOADED WITH CHARM, THIS IS A WONDERFUL HOME TO GET SOME SWEAT EQUITY OR REHAB AND RESALE. HVAC LESS THAN A YEAR OLD, ROOF 2 YEARS OLD, ELECTRIC WATER HEATER 2 YEARS OLD. HOME CONVEYS AS-IS WHERE-IS. SELLER TO MAKE NO REPAIRS OR CONCESSIONS.

Listing courtesy of Tony London · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10600763

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 20 Fontaine Road — a 1939-built, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a generous 0.27-acre lot in Newport News's established MORRISON neighborhood. At 1,470 square feet, it offers classic mid-century character with everyday conveniences, green space, and two Joint Base Langley-Eustis gates both under 20 minutes away.

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Why this home stands out

Homes built in 1939 carry a craftsmanship and lot-size generosity that newer construction rarely matches. At 0.27 acres, 20 Fontaine Road gives you genuine outdoor space in a walkable, mature neighborhood where the streets are lined with decades-old trees and genuine community roots. Add the Noland Trail and Mariners' Lake Natural Area literally steps away, and this address delivers a lifestyle that feels both grounded and surprisingly connected.

MORRISON and the Newport News real estate market

MORRISON is one of Newport News's quieter, tree-lined residential pockets — the kind of neighborhood where front porches still get used and neighbors actually wave. The streets feel unhurried, yet you're never far from the city's main arteries. The corridor along warwick boulevard newport news va runs nearby, giving you fast access to shopping, dining, and the broader Peninsula without the noise of living directly on it. Newport News itself sits at the heart of Hampton Roads, bordered by the James River and the Chesapeake Bay, and it blends a working waterfront history with a genuinely livable present. The Mariners' Museum and Park anchors this part of the city culturally and recreationally, and its trails begin practically at your doorstep. City infrastructure here is mature — roads, utilities, and parks have been in place for generations — which gives MORRISON a stability that newer subdivisions are still working toward.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from 20 Fontaine Road. Mariners' Lake Natural Area and the Noland Trail are both 0.3 miles out — perfect for a morning walk or an after-dinner loop. Fit Bodies Unlimited is just 0.3 miles away when you want a structured workout. For food, Faraja Gardens & Grill, Farmers Table of Newport News Inc, and Port Arthur Chinese Restaurant are all within 0.4 miles. Grab a coffee at Wawa (0.8 mi) or Column 15 at the Mariners' (0.6 mi). Quick grocery runs are covered by OceanGate FoodMart & Deli and Dollar Tree, both under a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is about 14 minutes from 20 Fontaine Road, and the Fort Eustis side of the installation is roughly 18 minutes out. That commute window is genuinely comfortable for most duty schedules. If you're weighing your VA loan options or calculating BAH for the Newport News area, this address lands in a solid position — close enough to the gate without paying a premium for it.

For first-time buyers

A 1939 home on a quarter-acre lot in a walkable neighborhood with parks at the door — that's a combination that's genuinely hard to find at any price point on the Peninsula. MORRISON gives first-time buyers a real neighborhood with real character, not a cookie-cutter development. The lot size leaves room to grow, and the proximity to trails, restaurants, and everyday errands means you don't need to drive for everything.

More buyer questions

How far is 20 Fontaine Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB)?

The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 14 minutes from 20 Fontaine Road under typical traffic conditions. The Fort Eustis gate adds just a few more minutes at around 18 minutes.

What is the MORRISON neighborhood like in Newport News?

MORRISON is a mature, established residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets, generous lot sizes, and a walkable feel. It sits close to the Mariners' Museum and Park, giving residents easy access to trails and green space without leaving the neighborhood.

Is 20 Fontaine Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 20 Fontaine Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.

What parks and trails are near 20 Fontaine Road?

Mariners' Lake Natural Area and the Noland Trail at The Mariners' Museum and Park are both within 0.3 miles, offering walking, running, and nature access right from the neighborhood. A park parking area is just 0.2 miles away.

How big is the lot at 20 Fontaine Road?

The lot measures 0.27 acres, which is notably generous for an in-city Newport News address and provides meaningful outdoor space compared to most similarly priced Peninsula properties.

Ready to explore 20 Fontaine Road in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know MORRISON well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough or ask any questions about this address.

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

1939

Price / sqft

$160

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,239/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10600763

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,470
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2700
Subdivision
MORRISON
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 3+ Car
Possession
RECORDING
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
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

Green Oaks

Green Oaks is an established residential neighborhood in Newport News, located in the 23601 ZIP code along the Jefferson Avenue (Route 17) corridor.

$298K

Median sale · 12 mo

$195

Sold $/sq ft

25d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$84K

HH income

70.5%

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

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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

$1,558/mo

Principal & interest

$1,219

Property tax

$270

Home insurance

$69

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

$260,000 – $355,900

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.

44 Cedar LN · 0.9 mi · 1,566 sqft$355,900 sold 2026-06
144 Nelson DR · 0.6 mi · 1,660 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-03
50 Belmont RD · 0.8 mi · 1,339 sqft$306,900 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$235,000

Price / Sq Ft

$160

Annual Taxes

$3,239

Monthly Tax

$270

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.38%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 8, 2025$235,000—
Currently listed—$235,000—

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

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Market tempo

243 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 20 Fontaine Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 20 Fontaine 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 there a gym near 20 Fontaine Rd?+
Yes — Fit Bodies Unlimited - Newport News is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 20 Fontaine Rd?+
Park parking is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 20 Fontaine Rd?+
Dollar Tree is about 0.9 miles away. The closest dining on record is Port Arthur Chinese Restaurant (0.4 mi).
Does 20 Fontaine Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 20 Fontaine Rd built?+
It was built in 1939, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Tony London · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10600763

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20 Fontaine Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10600763 · 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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