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3beds
2.1baths
1,721sqft
$221per sqft
0days on market

244 Rushlake Ct, Newport News, VA 23602

New ListingResidential · built 1989 · 0.31 acres · SUMMERLAKE · MLS #10660917

OverviewAbout this home

Freshly updated and move-in ready! Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in a sought-after Newport News neighborhood, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers gleaming hardwood floors, granite countertops and updated stainless steel appliances. Formal living and dining areas flow into an open layout, while the inviting family room features a fireplace. Upstairs, enjoy a spacious primary suite and two additional bedrooms. Step onto the large rear deck overlooking a generous fenced backyard backing to a small creek. A two-car garage and oversized driveway provide ample parking. Updated HVAC and water heater add everyday comfort. Enjoy subdivision amenities, including a pool and playground areas. Welcome home!

Listing courtesy of Tim Meyer · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10660917

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Creek · Marsh ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1989
Price / sqft$221
HOA fee$62/mo
Taxes$4,024/yr
CountyNewport News VA
WaterfrontYes
MLS #10660917

HOA association includes

ClubhousePlaygroundsPool

$62/mo HOA fee · per the REIN MLS listing record. Confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,721
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Creek,Marsh,Stream

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3100
Subdivision
SUMMERLAKE
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

244 Rushlake Court is a three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1989 and offering 1,721 square feet of living space. The cul-de-sac setting keeps traffic light and the street quiet. Fort Eustis is about 11 minutes away, and everyday errands are within a mile.

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Why this home stands out

Rushlake Court sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, which means no cut-through traffic and a wider, calmer street out front. The 1989 build puts this home in a mature neighborhood with established trees and settled infrastructure. At 1,721 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the layout gives everyone breathing room without excess square footage to maintain. That balance of space and simplicity is harder to find than it sounds in this zip code.

SUMMERLAKE and the Newport News real estate market

The 23602 zip code covers a well-established stretch of Newport News between Jefferson Avenue and the James River. Streets here tend to be quiet and residential, lined with single-family homes from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Mature trees shade the sidewalks, and the neighborhood has the kind of settled feel that takes decades to develop. Rushlake Court itself is a small cul-de-sac, so the only cars you see are neighbors heading home. Newport News is a working waterfront city with a lot of depth. The city runs from the shipyards at the southeastern tip all the way north to York County, giving residents access to a wide range of parks, dining, and employment. Jefferson Avenue is the main commercial corridor nearby, putting groceries, restaurants, and services within a short drive. Anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale in this part of the city will notice how quickly you can reach both Interstate 64 and the James River Bridge.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Rushlake Court. Food Lion is 0.6 miles away for routine grocery runs, and Colony Food Market is about a mile out. Dairy Queen Grill and Chill is just half a mile for a quick bite, and Okinii Hibachi and Sushi and Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant are both under a mile for sit-down dinners. Coffee is covered by Starbucks and Raceway, each about 0.7 miles away. Planet Fitness is 0.6 miles for workouts. Young's Mill Park is only half a mile, and River Farms Park Soccer Fields are under a mile for open-air time on weekends.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Fort Eustis is about 11 minutes from Rushlake Court, and Langley AFB is roughly 17 minutes. That short commute window is one reason VA loan financing is common in this part of Newport News. The cul-de-sac location and proximity to Jefferson Avenue make day-to-day logistics straightforward, whether you are on a tight schedule or managing a PCS move.

For first-time buyers

At 1,721 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, this home gives first-time buyers real room without an overwhelming footprint. The cul-de-sac location keeps the street calm. Groceries, a gym, parks, and restaurants are all within a mile. Anyone browsing homes for sale in 23602 will find this address checks a lot of practical boxes at a manageable scale.

More buyer questions

How far is 244 Rushlake Court from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?

Fort Eustis is about 11 minutes from 244 Rushlake Court under normal traffic conditions. Langley AFB is roughly 17 minutes in the same direction.

What schools are zoned for 244 Rushlake Court?

This address falls within the Newport News City Public Schools district. Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School or homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School should verify current zoning directly with Newport News City Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Is 244 Rushlake Court in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Always confirm current FEMA designations before closing.

What grocery stores are closest to 244 Rushlake Court?

Food Lion is 0.6 miles away and is the closest full grocery option. Colony Food Market is about a mile out for additional convenience.

What parks are near 244 Rushlake Court?

Young's Mill Park is half a mile away, making it an easy walk or quick drive. River Farms Park Soccer Fields are under a mile for open space and athletic fields.

Tom and Dariya Milan with LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get a straight answer on 244 Rushlake Court and what it takes to make it yours.

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

21min·8.6mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

30min·15.2mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

23min·13.2mi

Camp Peary

DoD

28min·19.5mi

NSA HR

Navy

72min·27mi

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

24 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

$2,418/mo

Principal & interest

$1,972

Property tax

$335

Home insurance

$111

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$62

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

Price context: similar nearby homes$300,000 – $390,000The 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.
204 Deep Creek RD · 1.7 mi · 1,764 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-09
103 Terrell RD · 2 mi · 1,680 sqft$390,000 sold 2026-10
107 Hermitage RD · 2 mi · 1,640 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-02

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$380,000

Price / Sq Ft

$221

Annual Taxes

$4,024

Monthly Tax

$335

HOA fee

$62 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.06%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedNov 6, 2026$380,000—
Currently listed—$380,000—

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.

0 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
244 Rushlake Ctthis home$380,00032.11,721$221
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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 244 Rushlake Ct 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 244 Rushlake Ct 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 244 Rushlake Ct a waterfront property?
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Marsh,Stream.
Does 244 Rushlake Ct have an HOA?
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is NA. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Playgrounds, Pool.
When was 244 Rushlake Ct built?
It was built in 1989, 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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