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$499,900
$192 / sqft · est. $3,218/mo →
3beds
2.2baths
2,601sqft
32days on market

239 Shoe Ln, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 1951 · RIVERSIDE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Sought-after Riverside lifestyle. James River COUNTRY CLUB AROUND THE CORNER and 5-mile Noland Trail nearby. PLACE YOUR FEET IN THE SAND or have a picnic at neighborhood beach. Nestled near the end of Shoe Lane with a backyard oasis with brick patio leading to the CRYSTAL-BLUE WATER POOL. Relax on the BENCH-LINED DECK go into the sunroom or your primary suite. Custom eat-in kitchen is equipped with full wall of cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, 9-foot ceiling with accent beams. Gather around the table, on stools along the bar, or step outside onto the brick patio with herb garden. Large dining room with built-in cabinets, spacious window-lined sunroom, and family room with gas fireplace. FIRST-FLOOR PRIMARY SUITE SPANS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOME with a walk-in closet, huge en-suite with long vanity, jetted tub, and separate shower. 2 bedrooms upstairs with Jack-and-Jill bathroom + extra; bath in first bedroom. Close to Mariners Museum, VA Living Museum, Shops, Restaurants.

Listing courtesy of Deborah Warren · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10641678

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

239 Shoe Lane is a 3-bedroom, 2.2-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 2,601 square feet of living space on a property built in 1951. With Joint Base Langley-Eustis just 16 minutes away and walkable dining and green space nearby, this address delivers genuine everyday convenience.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 239 Shoe Lane apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,601 square feet in a mid-century residential build — and a location that puts you within a mile of Christopher Newport University's campus edge, multiple dining options, and open green space. For a 1951-era home, the footprint is notably spacious, and the surrounding street character feels established and calm without being isolated.

RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market

Shoe Lane sits in a residential pocket of Newport News that benefits from proximity to the Christopher Newport University corridor — a stretch of the city that tends to feel more walkable and lively than many surrounding areas. The streets here are lined with mature trees and mid-century homes, giving the block a grounded, lived-in character that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Newport News itself is one of the larger independent cities in Virginia, stretching from the James River up to the York River county line, and this address lands in the northern end of the city — closer to the Warwick and Hilton Village character zones than to the industrial south end. Daily errands are genuinely easy here: grocery options, dining, and green space are all within a short drive or walk. The city's park system is extensive, and the waterfront is never far. For a Hampton Roads address, this part of Newport News offers a strong balance of neighborhood stability and access to the broader Peninsula.

What's nearby

Column 15 at the Mariners' is just 0.7 miles away — a solid coffee stop before a morning walk over to The Great Lawn, a mile out and a popular open green space. When it's time to eat, you have real options close by: Discover the Abstractions and Regattas are both within 0.9 miles for sit-down meals, and Chick-fil-A is right there at the same distance for something quick. Einstein's rounds out the coffee scene at 1.0 mile. The CNU Volleyball Court is also about a mile away, adding another outdoor activity option to the mix.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — both the Langley AFB and Fort Eustis installations — are 16 and 17 minutes away respectively, making 239 Shoe Lane a practical home base for active-duty families on the Peninsula. The 2,601-square-foot layout gives everyone room to spread out, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward for eligible service members.

For families upgrading

If you've outgrown a smaller home and want more room without sacrificing location, 239 Shoe Lane's 2,601 square feet in an established Newport News neighborhood is worth a close look. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a mid-century footprint that was built when rooms were actually sized for living — plus walkable dining and green space right outside the door.

More buyer questions

How far is 239 Shoe Lane from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes away, and the Fort Eustis side is about 17 minutes — both straightforward Peninsula drives with no bridge-tunnel crossings required.

What is the square footage and layout of 239 Shoe Lane?

The home offers 2,601 square feet of living space across a 3-bedroom, 2.2-bath layout, built in 1951 as a residential single-family property.

What parks and green spaces are near 239 Shoe Lane?

The Great Lawn is about 1.0 mile away and serves as a popular open green space in the area, and the CNU Volleyball Court is also roughly a mile out for additional outdoor activity.

Is 239 Shoe Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification.

Does 239 Shoe Lane have an HOA?

There is no HOA associated with 239 Shoe Lane, so you won't have association fees or deed restrictions layered on top of ownership here.

Ready to walk through 239 Shoe Lane in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's set up a visit.

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

1951

Price / sqft

$192

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,741/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10641678

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,601
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Pocket Doors

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Brick
Pool
In Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Electric, Heat Pump W/A
Cooling
Central Air, Window/Wall
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
RIVERSIDE
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
4 Space, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
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

Riverside

Riverside is one of central Newport News's established neighborhoods, set along the James River off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and just west of Warwick Boulevard.

$485K

Median sale · 12 mo

$222

Sold $/sq ft

10d

Days on market

9

For sale now

$151K

HH income

92.4%

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

$3,218/mo

Principal & interest

$2,594

Property tax

$478

Home insurance

$146

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

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

$459,999 – $649,000

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.

320 Parkway DR · 0.5 mi · 2,560 sqft$615,000 sold 2026-07
24 Langhorne RD · 0.7 mi · 2,526 sqft$490,000 sold 2026-03
223 Shoe LN · 0.1 mi · 3,031 sqft$500,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,900

Price / Sq Ft

$192

Annual Taxes

$5,741

Monthly Tax

$478

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.15%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 3, 2026$499,900—
Price reducedJul 28, 2026$499,900−$19,100
Currently listed—$499,900—

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

32 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 239 Shoe Ln 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), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 239 Shoe 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.
Is there a gym near 239 Shoe Ln?+
Yes — CNU Freeman Center is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 239 Shoe Ln?+
CNU Volleyball Court is about 0.8 miles away.
Does 239 Shoe Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 239 Shoe Ln built?+
It was built in 1951, 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 Deborah Warren · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10641678

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239 Shoe Ln, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10641678 · 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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