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Newport NewsCAPN JOHNS LANDING208 Captains Ln✓ Source: REIN MLS #10639584 · record updated Aug 9, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$420,000
$235 / sqft · est. $2,690/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,790sqft
54days on market

208 Captains Ln, Newport News, VA 23602

ActiveResidential · built 1985 · CAPN JOHNS LANDING

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Lake ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Whether you enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, or simply relaxing by the water's edge, this property offers endless opportunities to embrace an active waterfront lifestyle. Spend your days launching your favorite watercraft, taking a refreshing swim, or soaking up the sun while enjoying peaceful lake views. The property's natural landscaping blends beautifully with the surrounding environment, offering exceptional privacy while requiring minimal upkeep—allowing you to spend more time enjoying the lake and less time on yard maintenance. Experience the best of waterfront living in this beautifully updated ranch-style home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The open floor plan is filled with natural light from skylights, creating a bright and inviting living space. Step outside to a screened porch and expansive two-level deck, where stairs lead directly down to Kerry Lake. An attached one-car garage completes this move-in-ready waterfront gem.

Listing courtesy of Peggy Todd · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10639584

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

208 Captains Lane is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 1,790 square feet of living space built in 1985. It sits just eight minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making it a practical and comfortable base for military and civilian households alike.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 208 Captains Lane apart is its combination of generous square footage for a mid-1980s build, a location that puts Joint Base Langley-Eustis practically around the corner, and a Newport News address that keeps everyday errands, waterfront recreation, and major employers within easy reach. The street name alone signals a neighborhood with a bit of personality — and the home delivers on that promise with a layout that gives everyone room to breathe.

CAPN JOHNS LANDING and the Newport News real estate market

208 Captains Lane sits in Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River shoreline all the way up to the York County line and punches well above its weight in terms of what daily life looks like here. Newport News is home to one of the largest naval shipyards on the East Coast, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Mariners' Museum, and miles of riverfront parks that make weekends genuinely enjoyable. The Captains Lane address lands you in the northern reaches of the city — a quieter, more residential pocket that still connects quickly to I-64 for commutes in any direction. Neighbors here tend to be a mix of long-timers who appreciate the stability of the area and newer arrivals drawn by the proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Streets in this part of Newport News feel unhurried, with mature trees and established lots giving the area a settled, lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life around 208 Captains Lane is genuinely convenient. Patrick Henry Mall is a short drive east for shopping, dining, and a movie. Riverside Regional Medical Center is close enough to matter in an emergency. Denbigh Park and the Warwick River are nearby for outdoor time, and the Noland Trail at the Mariners' Museum offers miles of waterside walking just a bit further south. For coffee and quick bites, the Denbigh corridor along Jefferson Avenue keeps you well supplied. Grocery runs are easy with multiple options along the same stretch, and I-64 access means the broader Hampton Roads region is always within reach.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is hard to beat, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is only 18 minutes in the other direction — so if your household has connections to both installations, 208 Captains Lane sits right in the middle. A VA loan can make this 1,790-square-foot home even more accessible, and the Newport News location means BAH goes a long way here compared to pricier parts of Hampton Roads.

For families upgrading

Three bedrooms and two full baths across 1,790 square feet gives a growing household real room to spread out — dedicated spaces for work, play, and guests without anyone feeling crowded. The 1985 build means solid construction with the kind of lot size and garage potential that newer, denser developments often sacrifice. If you're moving up from a smaller home or a townhouse, Captains Lane offers the breathing room that makes a real difference in daily life.

More buyer questions

How far is 208 Captains Lane from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the Fort Eustis side of the installation. That proximity is a consistent draw for service members and DoD civilians assigned there.

How far is 208 Captains Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 18 minutes away, heading north toward York County. The route via I-64 or Route 17 is straightforward and avoids most congestion.

What is the flood risk at 208 Captains Lane?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's worth reviewing before making any decisions, as Newport News has varied flood designations depending on proximity to waterways.

Is there an HOA at 208 Captains Lane?

HOA status for this property is noted in the listing details above. If an HOA is in place, the governing documents will outline any community rules and maintenance responsibilities.

What are the nearest parks and outdoor spaces to 208 Captains Lane?

Denbigh Park and the Warwick River are among the closest options for outdoor recreation, and the Noland Trail at the Mariners' Museum — one of the region's most scenic walking paths — is a short drive south. Newport News Park, one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast, is also accessible from this part of the city.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Newport News inside and out — reach out to get a straight-talking, no-pressure walkthrough of everything 208 Captains Lane has to offer.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

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.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1985

Price / sqft

$235

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,655/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639584

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,790
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Screened Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Lake

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3300
Subdivision
CAPN JOHNS LANDING
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car
Possession
CLOSING
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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Runnymede

Runnymede is an established residential neighborhood in the Denbigh area of north Newport News, on the upper Virginia Peninsula. The community is made up primarily of traditional single-family homes, including colonial and ranch-style houses on settled lots.

$300K

Median sale · 12 mo

$232

Sold $/sq ft

17d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$94K

HH income

80.8%

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

$2,690/mo

Principal & interest

$2,179

Property tax

$388

Home insurance

$123

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

106% of $394,500

City assessment record · taxes $4,655/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $140,300

Improvements $254,200 · 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

$335,000$402,000

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.

111 Captains LN · 0.2 mi · 1,855 sqft$402,000 sold 2026-04
87 Lucas Creek RD · 0.4 mi · 1,738 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-06
157 Robinhood LN · 0.7 mi · 1,745 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$420,000

Price / Sq Ft

$235

Annual Taxes

$4,655

Monthly Tax

$388

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.11%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 16, 2026$420,000
Price reducedJul 24, 2026$420,000−$5,000
Currently listed$420,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% above assessment

Total Assessed

$394,500

Land

$140,300

Improvement

$254,200

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

54 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 208 Captains Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are B.C. Charles Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 208 Captains Ln 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.
Are there parks near 208 Captains Ln?+
River Farms Park Soccer Fields is about 0.9 miles away.
Is 208 Captains Ln a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Lake.
Does 208 Captains Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 208 Captains Ln built?+
It was built in 1985, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Peggy Todd · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10639584

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208 Captains Ln, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10639584 · 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.