Why this home stands out
What sets 249 Batson Drive apart is its rare combination of compact, low-maintenance square footage and an unusually walkable pocket of Newport News. Groceries, a gym, parks, and a handful of restaurants are all within a mile, yet the street itself stays quiet. For anyone who wants to spend weekends outdoors or exploring the neighborhood rather than maintaining a sprawling yard, this footprint makes a lot of sense.
COLLEGE PARK and the Newport News real estate market
249 Batson Drive sits in a well-established residential corridor of Newport News — a city that stretches from the James River waterfront all the way north toward Williamsburg and carries a genuinely diverse mix of history, industry, and everyday livability. This particular part of the city, near the 23602 zip code, developed steadily through the late 1970s and early 1980s, leaving behind tree-lined streets and solid single-family homes with mature landscaping. The pace here is unhurried. Neighbors tend to know each other, and the area draws a mix of military families, long-term residents, and first-time buyers who appreciate proximity to major employers without paying for a premium address. Jefferson Avenue is your commercial spine — everything from national chains to local spots lines that corridor just minutes away. And with Young's Mill park practically around the corner, there's always somewhere to decompress after a long day.
What's nearby
Daily life is genuinely easy from Batson Drive. Food Lion is just 0.6 miles away for grocery runs, and both Colony Food Market and International Food Market are within 0.7 miles when you want specialty ingredients. Hungry? Dairy Queen Grill & Chill is a half-mile out, Papou George's Hot Dogs and OKINII HIBACHI & SUSHI are each about 0.6 miles away. Coffee is covered by Raceway, 7-Eleven, and Starbucks, all within 0.7 miles. Planet Fitness sits 0.6 miles away for workouts, and green space is close too — Young's Mill is just 0.4 miles out, with Nicewood Park and River Farms Park Soccer Fields both under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis — Fort Eustis side — is roughly ten minutes from 249 Batson Drive, and Langley AFB is about eighteen. That kind of commute keeps your mornings manageable. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom home even more accessible, and the neighborhood's mix of long-term residents and fellow military households means you'll find community here quickly.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, two baths, and just over 1,250 square feet is a smart starting point — enough space to grow into without the overhead of a much larger home. The 1981 build means the bones are solid, and with groceries, a gym, and parks all under a mile, you're stepping into a lifestyle that actually works from day one. A VA loan could be worth exploring if you qualify.
More buyer questions
How far is 249 Batson Drive from Fort Eustis?
Fort Eustis, part of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, is approximately ten minutes from 249 Batson Drive under typical traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter base commutes you'll find in this price range across Newport News.
How far is 249 Batson Drive from Langley AFB?
Langley Air Force Base is roughly eighteen minutes away, making 249 Batson Drive a reasonable option for airmen and officers assigned there who want to stay on the Newport News side of the water.
What grocery stores are near 249 Batson Drive?
Food Lion is the closest at 0.6 miles, and both Colony Food Market and International Food Market are within 0.7 miles — handy if you shop for specialty or international ingredients regularly.
Is 249 Batson Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.
What parks are near 249 Batson Drive?
Young's Mill is the closest green space at just 0.4 miles, followed by Nicewood Park at 0.8 miles and River Farms Park Soccer Fields at 0.9 miles — solid options for walks, pickup games, or weekend afternoons outside.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get honest answers about the neighborhood, the commute, and whether 249 Batson Drive fits where you're headed.
