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3beds
1baths
1,034sqft
0days on market

251 Mona Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

New ListingResidential · built 1976 · RICHNECK ESTATES

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1976

Price / sqft

$276

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,782/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10652804

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,034
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2200
Subdivision
RICHNECK ESTATES
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Welcome to 251 Mona Drive! This freshly updated, charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,034 square feet of living space and sits on a spacious 0.22-acre lot. With a practical layout and plenty of potential, this home is ready for its next chapter. New windows will be installed prior to closing, offering an added update for the future homeowner. Conveniently located in Newport News with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways. Come see the possibilities and make this home your own!

Listing courtesy of Leah Walker · REIN MLS #10652804

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A compact, three-bedroom home on Mona Drive puts you seven minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and twelve from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, with everyday errands, local eats, and Colony Pines Park all within half a mile of your front door in Newport News.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23608, homes for sale zoned for Woodside High School, and homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Windsor Great Park homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 251 Mona Drive apart is pure location math: two major installations within a short drive, a walkable cluster of international grocery stores and casual restaurants right around the corner, and a neighborhood park close enough to reach on foot. The 1,034-square-foot footprint keeps ownership costs lean without sacrificing the three-bedroom layout that makes a house actually livable for a small family or a couple who needs a dedicated home office.

RICHNECK ESTATES and the Newport News real estate market

Mona Drive sits in the 23608 zip code on the western side of Newport News — a part of the city that tends to fly under the radar but rewards the buyers who look closely. The surrounding streets have a settled, workaday character: modest lots, mature trees, and neighbors who have been around long enough to wave hello. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River and carries real history — the Newport News Shipbuilding yard, the Virginia Living Museum, and Mariners' Museum Park all call this city home. The city's street grid connects you north toward Williamsburg and south toward Hampton with equal ease, which matters when your commute could go either direction depending on duty station. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News will find that the 23608 corridor offers solid access to daily life without the congestion of the Hilltop or Town Center corridors further south.

What's nearby

Groceries are genuinely walkable here. Tindahan, La Norteña Latin Store, and M P International are all within 0.4 to 0.5 miles — a rare concentration of international markets that makes meal planning easy and interesting. Cazadores Mexican Grill Carniceria and Catrin Cantina are right in the same radius for a quick dinner out, and Domino's rounds out the easy weeknight options. Grab a morning coffee at Wawa or Uptown Nutrition & Energy, both under half a mile away. Colony Pines Park is 0.5 miles out for weekend walks or an afternoon with the kids. CrossFit Liquid is 0.8 miles away when you're ready to get a workout in.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and twelve to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 251 Mona Drive is one of the more commute-efficient addresses in this part of Newport News. A VA loan can make the path to ownership straightforward, and the three-bedroom layout handles a PCS move without the scramble for space. Shorter drive, lower stress, more time at home.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing Newport News homes for sale and want a starting point that doesn't stretch the budget or the commute, 251 Mona Drive checks the right boxes. Three bedrooms, a manageable footprint, and a walkable pocket of grocery stores and restaurants mean you get real daily convenience without paying for square footage you don't need yet.

More buyer questions

How far is 251 Mona Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive runs about seven minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential addresses to the Fort Eustis side of the installation. That kind of proximity adds up quickly over a three-year tour.

How far is 251 Mona Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly twelve minutes away by car. The route north on Jefferson Avenue is straightforward and avoids most of the city's heavier traffic corridors.

What school zone does 251 Mona Drive fall in?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Woodside High School and homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School will want to verify current Newport News Public Schools zoning directly with the district, as boundaries can shift between listing cycles.

Is 251 Mona Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Review that section and discuss it with your agent before making any decisions.

Are there homes for sale in 23608 with similar commute access?

Yes — the 23608 zip code has a solid cluster of homes for sale in 23608 that share the same dual-base proximity, but inventory moves and individual lot sizes, conditions, and layouts vary considerably from address to address.

Tom and Dariya Milan know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to talk through the details, schedule a walk-through, or get honest answers about the neighborhood before you decide.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Explore this neighborhood

Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park is an established single-family neighborhood in the Denbigh area of north Newport News, home to one of the Virginia Peninsula's longest-running community pools.

$352K

Median sale · 12 mo

$206

Sold $/sq ft

19d

Days on market

6

For sale now

$71K

HH income

42.5%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$1,794/mo

Principal & interest

$1,479

Property tax

$232

Home insurance

$83

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$147,000 – $265,000

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.

12760 St James PL #A · 0.8 mi · 1,010 sqft$147,000 sold 2026-05
13 Richland DR · 0.5 mi · 1,200 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-06
12856 Daybreak CIR · 1.1 mi · 978 sqft$179,900 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$285,000

Price / Sq Ft

$276

Annual Taxes

$2,782

Monthly Tax

$232

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.98%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 11, 2026$285,000—
Currently listed—$285,000—

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

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 251 Mona Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.2/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (VaHome School Score 4.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 251 Mona 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 251 Mona Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 251 Mona Dr built?+
It was built in 1976, per the listing record.

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251 Mona Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10652804 · 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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