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$385,000
$199 / sqft · est. $2,417/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,937sqft
19days 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

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

26 Claiborne Place is a four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1971 with 1,937 square feet. It sits just minutes from both Fort Eustis and Langley AFB, with everyday conveniences practically at the end of the block.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 26 Claiborne Place apart is its rare combination of size and location. At nearly 2,000 square feet, the floor plan gives four bedrooms room to breathe — a genuine advantage in this price range. Add a half bath for guests, a 1971 build that carries the solid construction of that era, and a Newport News address that puts two major military installations within a 20-minute drive, and you have a home that works hard for whoever lives there.

ALL OTHERS AREA 108 and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News stretches along the western shore of the James River and has long been one of Hampton Roads' most practical cities to call home. The area around 26 Claiborne Place sits in the central-north part of the city — a well-established residential pocket where the streets are mature and the lots have room to them. Neighbors here tend to be a mix of long-timers, military families rotating through the peninsula, and professionals connected to the shipyard or the bases. The city itself offers a surprising range of cultural amenities: the Virginia Living Museum, the Mariners' Museum, and miles of waterfront parks are all within a short drive. Day-to-day life in Newport News is genuinely convenient — major retail corridors, medical facilities, and dining options are layered throughout the city, and interstate access keeps the broader Hampton Roads region reachable without much effort. It's the kind of city where you settle in and find yourself staying longer than you planned.

What's nearby

Daily errands barely require a drive. The Fresh Market and World Market are both within half a mile, so groceries are easy. When you want something quick, Wawa is just 0.4 miles away for coffee and a bite. Dinner options are right there too — Nori Nori Ramen and Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings are both under half a mile. Cold Stone Creamery handles dessert. For fitness, you've got three solid options within 0.6 miles: World Class Gymnastics, Club Pilates, and Coastal Strength & Fitness. Peninsula Memorial Park is a half-mile away, and Young's Mill trail system is under a mile — great for weekend walks or a quick outdoor reset.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis has two major installations, and 26 Claiborne Place sits within 12 minutes of Fort Eustis and 16 minutes of Langley AFB. That kind of access matters when PCS orders arrive and commute time is non-negotiable. A VA loan can make the path to ownership straightforward, and four bedrooms give a growing family real space to settle in between rotations.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and 1,937 square feet give a growing family genuine room — not just technically enough space, but actually comfortable space. The half bath on the main level keeps morning routines from turning into a traffic jam, and the established neighborhood around Claiborne Place means you're buying into a community with roots, not a brand-new development still finding its identity.

More buyer questions

How far is 26 Claiborne Place from Fort Eustis?

Fort Eustis (part of Joint Base Langley-Eustis) is approximately 12 minutes from 26 Claiborne Place under normal traffic conditions. Langley AFB is about 16 minutes in the opposite direction.

What is the square footage and layout of 26 Claiborne Place?

The home offers 1,937 square feet with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms — a layout that gives each bedroom meaningful space while the half bath on the main level handles everyday guest traffic.

Where are the closest grocery stores to 26 Claiborne Place?

Both The Fresh Market and World Market are within half a mile, making routine grocery runs quick and convenient without needing to navigate major traffic.

Is 26 Claiborne Place in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

What parks are near 26 Claiborne Place?

Peninsula Memorial Park is about half a mile away, and Young's Mill — a popular trail and open-space park — is under a mile from the front door, offering easy access to outdoor activity year-round.

Want to see 26 Claiborne Place in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Newport News well — reach out and let's set up a walkthrough at your convenience.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1971

Price / sqft

$199

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

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

In the Warwick neighborhood of Newport News. houses for sale in Newport News →

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$2,417/mo

Principal & interest

$1,998

Property tax

$307

Home insurance

$112

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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$350,000 – $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
307 Deep Creek RD · 1.6 mi · 1,715 sqft$396,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$385,000

Price / Sq Ft

$199

Annual Taxes

$3,687

Monthly Tax

$307

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.96%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 17, 2026$385,000—
Price reducedAug 5, 2026$385,000−$5,000
Currently listed—$385,000—

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

19 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 26 Claiborne Pl in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). 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.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

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26 Claiborne Pl, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10644846 · 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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