Why this home stands out
Port Warwick is one of the few neighborhoods in Newport News designed from the ground up as a walkable, town-center community — and 240 William Faulkner N puts you right in the heart of it. With 2,959 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths, this 2004-built home gives you genuine square footage without sacrificing the kind of front-porch, walk-to-dinner lifestyle that most suburban addresses simply can't offer.
PORT WARWICK and the Newport News real estate market
Port Warwick was developed in the early 2000s as a New Urbanist community — think tree-lined streets, a central pavilion, public art installations, and ground-floor retail woven between residential blocks. It has a distinctly different feel from the rest of Newport News, more like a small downtown neighborhood than a typical subdivision. Residents here tend to know their neighbors, walk to dinner, and treat the park as a backyard extension. If you've been browsing houses for sale newport news and kept finding the same cookie-cutter layouts, Port Warwick is the outlier worth a closer look. Newport News itself is a mid-sized coastal city anchored by the shipbuilding industry, a strong healthcare sector, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The city stretches from the James River up through the Virginia Peninsula, with Interstate 64 connecting you to Hampton, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach in under 45 minutes on a normal day.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from 240 William Faulkner N. Grab your morning coffee at Busy Nothings Coffee Company just 0.2 miles away, or swing by Tropical Smoothie Cafe a block further. Dinner options are equally close — Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar and Schlesinger's Steakhouse are both within 0.2 miles, and Brickhouse Tavern is a short 0.3-mile walk. Groceries are covered by Food Lion, Anand Bazaar, and Lidl, all within 0.7 miles. For fitness, DScottsFitCamp, Pointe Wellness Center, and THE BOX Cross Training Studio are all within a quarter mile. Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion & Park is 0.3 miles away, and Deer Park is about a mile out for longer walks.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is roughly 14 minutes away, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 15 — making 240 William Faulkner N a practical fit for service members at either installation. A VA loan can make the financing side straightforward, and BAH rates for the Newport News area typically align well with homes in this size range.
For families upgrading
If your current home is feeling tight, 2,959 square feet across four bedrooms and three and a half baths gives everyone real breathing room. Port Warwick adds something harder to find — a walkable neighborhood with parks, restaurants, and community events built right in. This is the kind of house for sale newport news that growing families tend to stay in for years, not just a stepping stone.
More buyer questions
How far is 240 William Faulkner N from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB)?
The drive is approximately 14 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for airmen and officers stationed at Langley AFB.
What is Port Warwick like as a neighborhood?
Port Warwick is a planned New Urbanist community with walkable streets, a central park and pavilion, public art, and mixed-use retail — it has more in common with a small urban neighborhood than a traditional suburban subdivision, and it's one of the more distinctive addresses in Newport News.
Is 240 William Faulkner N in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any associated requirements.
How walkable is 240 William Faulkner N?
Very walkable by Newport News standards — restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, fitness studios, and a neighborhood park are all within 0.3 to 0.7 miles, and the Port Warwick street grid is designed for pedestrians.
Does Port Warwick have an HOA?
Yes, Port Warwick does have a homeowners association; your agent can provide current documentation on what the HOA covers and any applicable community rules.
Want to see 240 William Faulkner N in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Port Warwick well — reach out and they'll set up a tour at your convenience.
