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4beds
2.1baths
1,937sqft
47days on market

26 Claiborne Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 1971 · ALL OTHERS AREA 108

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Ocean ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1971

Price / sqft

$196

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,687/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10644846

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,937
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
8
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Metal
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Wood Fence
Waterfront
Ocean

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 108
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, 1 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath gem in the heart of Newport News! Every inch has been updated, from the brand-new appliances and modern finishes to fresh flooring and stylish fixtures throughout. The spacious layout offers room to spread out, while the large backyard with a wooded view provides the perfect private retreat. Nestled on a quiet road in a charming neighborhood, this home offers peace and privacy without sacrificing convenience. Just minutes from CNU, shopping, restaurants, and easy interstate access, it's the perfect blend of location and lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to own a move-in ready home with all the upgrades you've been dreaming of!

Listing courtesy of Tilman Dunbar · Veterans First Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10644846

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

26 Claiborne Place is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1971 with 1,937 square feet on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Groceries, dining, and fitness options are all within half a mile, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a short twelve-minute drive.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23606, homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School, and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Oyster Point 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 26 Claiborne Place apart is its combination of generous square footage for a 1970s build, a half-bath that keeps daily routines from bottlenecking, and a location that punches well above its size class. You're tucked into a calm residential pocket while sitting within a half-mile of two grocery stores, multiple restaurants, and three fitness studios — a rare everyday convenience in this zip code.

ALL OTHERS AREA 108 and the Newport News real estate market

Claiborne Place sits within the 23606 zip code of Newport News — a section of the city that trades the bustle of downtown for tree-lined streets and well-established neighborhoods without sacrificing access to anything you need. The surrounding area has a settled, community-minded feel: houses here were built to last, lots have room to breathe, and neighbors tend to stick around. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River and carries a proud shipbuilding and military heritage alongside a growing arts and dining scene. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News often find that the 23606 corridor offers one of the better balances of calm residential character and practical walkability on the entire Peninsula. Whether you're drawn to the city's waterfront parks, its museums, or simply the ease of Peninsula living, this address puts you close to all of it.

What's nearby

Daily errands from 26 Claiborne Place are genuinely easy. The Fresh Market and World Market are both within half a mile for groceries, and Wawa is just 0.4 miles away when you need coffee before the commute. Nori Nori Ramen, Zaxby's, and Cold Stone Creamery are all under five minutes on foot for weeknight dinners or weekend treats. Fitness is well covered too — World Class Gymnastics, Club Pilates, and Coastal Strength & Fitness are all within 0.6 miles. Peninsula Memorial Park is a half-mile away, and Young's Mill trail system is under a mile for weekend outdoor time.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is twelve minutes away via Fort Eustis and sixteen minutes to the Langley AFB side — making 26 Claiborne Place one of the more strategically located addresses on the Peninsula for service members. A VA loan can be a natural fit here, and the four-bedroom layout gives growing military families real room to settle in between PCS cycles without feeling squeezed.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two and a half baths give an upgrading family the breathing room that smaller homes simply can't offer. Parents get the half-bath buffer that keeps mornings sane, kids get their own space, and the 1,937-square-foot footprint means everyone has a corner to call their own. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School will find this address worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 26 Claiborne Place from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Fort Eustis side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 12 minutes by car, and the Langley AFB side is about 16 minutes — both straightforward Peninsula drives with no bridge-tunnel required.

What grocery stores are closest to 26 Claiborne Place?

The Fresh Market and World Market are both within half a mile, making routine grocery runs quick and easy from this address.

Is 26 Claiborne Place in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification.

What parks are near 26 Claiborne Place?

Peninsula Memorial Park is about half a mile away, and the Young's Mill trail system is under a mile — both solid options for walking, running, or simply getting outside on the weekend.

Are there homes for sale in 23606 with similar layouts to 26 Claiborne Place?

The 23606 zip code has a solid inventory of 1970s-era single-family homes, though four-bedroom layouts with a half-bath at this square footage are less common — browsing homes for sale in 23606 will show you how this address compares to current options.

Ready to take a closer look at 26 Claiborne Place? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Newport News homes for sale inside and out — reach out and let's get you through the door.

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Newport News$320K – $440K4+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Oyster Point

Oyster Point sits at the geographic and commercial heart of Newport News, anchored by the intersection of Oyster Point Road and Jefferson Avenue.

$290K

Median sale · 12 mo

$192

Sold $/sq ft

17d

Days on market

1

For sale now

$71K

HH income

40.4%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

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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

$2,390/mo

Principal & interest

$1,972

Property tax

$307

Home insurance

$111

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

$235,000 – $410,000

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.

21 Executive DR · 1.8 mi · 2,000 sqft$373,000 sold 2026-04
97 Glade RD · 2 mi · 1,900 sqft$398,000 sold 2026-05
14 Huguenot RD · 1.9 mi · 2,053 sqft$410,000 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$380,000

Price / Sq Ft

$196

Annual Taxes

$3,687

Monthly Tax

$307

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 17, 2026$380,000—
Price reducedSep 2, 2026$380,000−$5,000
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.

Market tempo

47 days on market — read it in context

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

Questions buyers ask

Is 26 Claiborne Pl 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 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 26 Claiborne Pl 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 26 Claiborne Pl a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Ocean.
Does 26 Claiborne Pl have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 26 Claiborne Pl built?+
It was built in 1971, 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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