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$411,000est. $2,640/mo all-in · adjust →
4beds
2.1baths
2,153sqft
$191per sqft
22days on market

228 Falcon Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Under ContractResidential · built 1965 · 0.3 acres · MAXWELL GARDENS · MLS #10652638

Price per sqft$191compare with nearby salesSchools
MenchvilleHigh5.9
Ethel M. GildersleeveMiddle3.9
Richard T. YatesElementary3
VaHome School ScoreEst. payment$2,640/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjustPrice since listing…checking price historyFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredTaxes$4,646/yrasking is 111% of assessmentHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Beautifully updated Craftsman-style ranch in the established Maxwell Gardens neighborhood of Newport News! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home shows like new, featuring gorgeous hardwood floors and tasteful updates throughout. Enjoy two fireplaces and a spacious family room. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat with a sparkling in-ground pool. A huge detached workshop plus a separate storage shed provide incredible space. Situated on a generous 0.30-acre lot just minutes from the water, parks, shopping, and interstate access. Move-in ready - schedule your private showing today! HUD Case# 541-821475 IE (Insured Escrow). 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 Virtual Tour available. Check it out today! Ask about $100 FHA Down payment HUD Program.

Listing courtesy of Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10652638

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1965
Price / sqft$191
HOANone
Taxes$4,646/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10652638

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,153
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, 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, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Craftsman, Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Composite
Exterior
Brick
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3000
Subdivision
MAXWELL GARDENS
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, 1 Space, Off Street
Possession
RECORD
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

228 Falcon Drive is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1965 with 2,153 square feet of living space. The lot sits close to Riverview Farm Park and puts Joint Base Langley-Eustis within a 12-minute drive. It's the kind of address that anchors homes for sale in 23606.

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Why this home stands out

The 1965 build gives this home solid bones and a floor plan that spreads across more than 2,100 square feet. Four bedrooms and two and a half baths means real flexibility for how you use the space. A half-bath on the main level is a detail that matters every single day. The proximity to Riverview Farm Park — less than a mile away — adds outdoor room that the property itself doesn't have to provide. That combination of interior square footage and immediate park access is hard to find at one address.

MAXWELL GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market

Falcon Drive sits in a quiet, established section of Newport News where mid-century homes line wide streets shaded by mature trees. The housing stock here is mostly single-family, built in the 1960s and 1970s, with generous lot sizes and a settled, unhurried feel. Riverview Farm Park is practically around the corner, giving the whole block a greenbelt quality that newer subdivisions rarely match. Neighbors tend to stay, which keeps the streetscape consistent and well-kept. Newport News is a working waterfront city with a strong arts scene, a world-class shipyard, and a surprisingly diverse dining corridor. Christopher Newport University anchors the cultural life of the midtown area, just a few minutes from Falcon Drive. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard both feed into the broader Hampton Roads highway network. The Virginia Peninsula gives you easy access to Williamsburg to the northwest and Hampton to the southeast. Anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale in this zip code will notice that the 23606 pocket offers a rare mix of neighborhood stability and city convenience.

What's nearby

Riverview Farm Park is 0.6 miles away and includes open fields, walking paths, and dedicated soccer fields — outdoor time is genuinely easy here. River Farms Park Soccer Fields and Riverview Gymnastics Center round out the active options within a short walk or drive. Cork and Crust is about a mile away for a casual dinner out. Costa Del Mar 3 and El Rey Restaurante Mexicano y Tienda bring solid variety to the dining options nearby. La Suprema Latin Store handles grocery runs at the same one-mile mark. The everyday errand list is short from this address.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 12 minutes away by car. The Langley side of the base adds roughly five more minutes. VA loan financing is common among buyers in this zip code, and the four-bedroom layout means you won't need to compromise on space. The 2,153-square-foot floor plan checks the boxes that matter most when a PCS timeline is tight.

For buyers drawn to character

A 1965 build in a neighborhood full of its contemporaries means real architectural character — not a builder-grade replica of the house next door. The bones here are solid, the rooms are proportioned the way older homes do it best, and the mature landscaping on the street took decades to grow. Anyone drawn to homes for sale in Newport News with history and substance will find Falcon Drive worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 228 Falcon Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Fort Eustis gate is about 12 minutes away by car. The Langley AFB side of the joint base runs closer to 17 minutes.

What school zone does 228 Falcon Drive fall in?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Newport News Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Is 228 Falcon Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Always verify with FEMA's current flood map before closing.

What parks are near 228 Falcon Drive?

Riverview Farm Park is 0.6 miles away and includes open green space and soccer fields. River Farms Park Soccer Fields are about 0.7 miles out.

Does 228 Falcon Drive have a garage?

Garage details for this property are listed in the full feature sheet above. Contact Tom or Dariya Milan for a complete walkthrough of the home's parking and storage options.

Ready to walk through 228 Falcon Drive? Reach out to Tom or Dariya Milan at LPT Realty to schedule a showing and get your questions answered.

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

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighMenchville High School
5.9/10
Up 1.8 from 2024–25
MiddleEthel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
3.9/10
Unchanged from 2024–25
ElementaryRichard T. Yates Elementary School
3/10
Unchanged from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

25min·10.5mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

35min·14.7mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

28min·15mi

NSA HR

Navy

64min·34.3mi

Camp Peary

DoD

32min·21.4mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

27.6 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhoodSummerlake

Summerlake is a settled community in the Denbigh area of upper Newport News. It sits off Boxley Boulevard between Warwick Boulevard and Menchville Road.

$315KMedian sale · 12 mo
$217Sold $/sq ft
13dDays on market
3For sale now
$107KHH income
86.7%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$2,640/mo

Principal & interest

$2,133

Property tax

$387

Home insurance

$120

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 & historyComparables

Asking vs. assessment111% of $371,500City assessment record · taxes $4,646/yr
Land share of assessed value25% · $93,500Improvements $278,000 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$367,000 – $452,000The 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.
8 Graham DR · 1.5 mi · 2,110 sqft$425,000 sold 2026-07
21 Executive DR · 1.4 mi · 2,000 sqft$373,000 sold 2026-04
9 Scott RD · 1.7 mi · 2,250 sqft$367,000 sold 2026-11

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$411,000

Price / Sq Ft

$191

Annual Taxes

$4,646

Monthly Tax

$387

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 7, 2026$411,000—
Currently listed—$411,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

11% above assessment

Total Assessed

$371,500

Land

$93,500

Improvement

$278,000

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

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
228 Falcon Drthis home$411,00042.12,153$191
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 228 Falcon Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 228 Falcon 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 228 Falcon Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 228 Falcon Dr built?
It was built in 1965, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.

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228 Falcon Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10652638 · 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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