Why this home stands out
Nearly five acres inside Newport News city limits is the kind of lot that makes people stop scrolling. At 26 Amy Brooks Drive, you get 4,809 square feet of living space paired with 4.84 acres of land — room for gardens, outbuildings, or simply breathing space that most in-city properties can't come close to matching. The 1974 construction era brings solid bones and generous room proportions that newer tract homes rarely replicate.
BEVERLY HILLS and the Newport News real estate market
Beverly Hills is one of Newport News's quieter, more established residential pockets — a neighborhood where larger lots, mature tree canopy, and a sense of settled calm set the tone. Streets here feel a world removed from the busier commercial corridors, yet you're still firmly inside one of Hampton Roads's most connected cities. When you're browsing houses for sale newport news, Beverly Hills tends to stand out precisely because it offers that suburban-estate feel without requiring a long rural commute. Newport News itself spans from the James River to the York River, giving residents access to waterfront parks, a nationally recognized museum district, and a well-developed network of retail and dining. The city's central position in the Hampton Roads region means you can reach Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, or Norfolk in under an hour on most days. Beverly Hills sits in the northern end of the city, keeping you close to the James City County line and the quieter, greener side of Newport News.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands and leisure are well within reach from 26 Amy Brooks Drive. Blount Point Cemetery, just 0.4 miles away, borders a quiet stretch of the neighborhood and offers a peaceful, tree-lined backdrop for a morning walk. Patrick Henry Mall and the surrounding retail corridor along Jefferson Avenue sit a short drive south, covering groceries, dining, and big-box shopping in one stop. The Mariners' Museum and Park — one of the finest maritime museums in the country — is just minutes away and doubles as a trail and lake destination for weekend afternoons. City Center at Oyster Point brings additional dining and coffee options within easy reach to the north.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is roughly 14 minutes away, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is about 18 minutes — both well within a practical daily commute. For a military family using a VA loan, nearly five private acres and five bedrooms in Beverly Hills represents the kind of space that's hard to find this close to base. BAH rates for the Newport News area tend to support this price tier for mid-to-senior paygrades.
For families upgrading
If your current house for sale newport news search is driven by the need for more space — more bedrooms, more yard, more room to simply spread out — 26 Amy Brooks Drive answers that call decisively. Five bedrooms and 4,809 square feet give every family member genuine room, while 4.84 acres means the backyard conversation is a completely different one than you'd have on a standard city lot. Beverly Hills's established, low-traffic streets add a layer of calm that growing families tend to prioritize.
More buyer questions
How far is 26 Amy Brooks Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?
The drive from 26 Amy Brooks Drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is approximately 14 minutes under typical traffic conditions. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is slightly farther at around 18 minutes.
What is the lot size at 26 Amy Brooks Drive?
The property sits on 4.84 acres — an unusually large parcel for a home inside Newport News city limits, offering significant privacy and open space.
Is 26 Amy Brooks Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
What neighborhood is 26 Amy Brooks Drive in?
The home is located in Beverly Hills, an established residential neighborhood in the northern section of Newport News, Virginia, known for larger lots and mature landscaping.
How old is the house at 26 Amy Brooks Drive?
The home was built in 1974, placing it in a construction era associated with solid structural framing, generous room dimensions, and established architectural proportions.
Curious about life at 26 Amy Brooks Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Beverly Hills and the broader Newport News market well — reach out and let's talk through it.
