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Newport NewsCAPN JOHNS LANDING208 Captains Ln✓ Source: REIN MLS #10639584 · record updated Jun 24, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$430,000
$240 / sqft · est. $2,745/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,790sqft
9days 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 heavily wooded lot provides exceptional privacy and a serene natural setting, making it feel like your own private retreat. 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

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 8 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making it a practical and comfortable base for everyday life.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 208 Captains Lane apart is its combination of manageable square footage and a location that genuinely works for busy households. At 1,790 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the layout gives everyone room without the overhead of a sprawling footprint. The 1985 build era means solid construction with the kind of established lot character that newer subdivisions simply haven't had time to develop.

CAPN JOHNS LANDING and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News stretches along the western shore of the James River and carries a personality that's equal parts working waterfront, military community, and family-friendly suburb. The area around Captains Lane sits in the northern reaches of the city — a quieter, more residential pocket where streets feel settled and neighbors tend to stick around. If you've been searching for homes for sale in port warwick newport news va or the broader north Newport News corridor, this part of the city offers a grounded alternative to busier commercial zones. Newport News as a whole gives you access to a serious park system, a world-class maritime museum, and a coastline that makes weekend plans easy. The city is also home to one of the region's largest employers, Newport News Shipbuilding, which anchors the local economy and keeps the community active year-round.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Groceries, pharmacies, and everyday errands are within a short drive along Jefferson Avenue, one of the area's main commercial corridors. Fort Eustis Boulevard connects you quickly toward the base gate and the retail clusters that have grown up around it. Mariners' Museum Park is just a few minutes away — a genuine gem with miles of walking and biking trails wrapping around Lake Maury. For coffee runs or a casual dinner out, the Hidenwood and Port Warwick areas offer local spots worth exploring. Getting anywhere in the broader Hampton Roads region is straightforward from this address.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

At 8 minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and 18 minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, 208 Captains Lane puts two major installations within easy reach. That kind of dual-base access is genuinely rare and makes this address worth a close look for active-duty households — especially those weighing how to use a VA loan to make the numbers work without stretching the commute.

For families upgrading

Three bedrooms and two full baths across 1,790 square feet hits a practical sweet spot for growing households — enough room to spread out, not so much that upkeep becomes a second job. The established neighborhood means mature trees, wider lots, and a street feel that newer construction areas often lack. If you're ready to trade up from a smaller space, this address delivers the room you've been waiting for.

More buyer questions

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

The drive from 208 Captains Lane to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately 8 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts the Fort Eustis gate well within the range most service members target for a manageable daily commute.

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

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 18 minutes from this address, traveling northeast via Jefferson Avenue and Route 17. It's a straightforward drive with no significant bottlenecks outside of peak hours.

What is the square footage and layout of 208 Captains Lane?

The home offers 1,790 square feet of living space configured across three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Built in 1985, it's a single-family residential property with a footprint that suits most household sizes comfortably.

Is 208 Captains Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Reviewing that section will give you the most accurate and up-to-date designation for the property.

Are there parks or trails near 208 Captains Lane?

Mariners' Museum Park is one of the closest and most notable options, offering miles of trails around Lake Maury just a short drive from the address. The broader north Newport News area also has several smaller parks and green spaces within easy reach.

Want to know more about 208 Captains Lane or the surrounding neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1985

Price / sqft

$240

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,655/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639584

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

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Hurricane evacuation zone: not in a designated evacuation zone · VDEM Know Your Zone

Outside all mapped AICUZ jet-noise contours and Accident Potential Zones.

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$2,745/mo

Principal & interest

$2,231

Property tax

$388

Home insurance

$125

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

Asking vs. assessment

109% 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$439,000

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

$430,000

Price / Sq Ft

$240

Annual Taxes

$4,655

Monthly Tax

$388

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.08%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 15, 2026$430,000
Price reducedJun 24, 2026$430,000−$20,000
Currently listed$430,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

9% 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

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

9 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 (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). 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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TD

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.