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3beds
3baths
2,639sqft
16days on market

28 Laurel Wood Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

ActiveResidential · built 1960 · SHORE PARK

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek, Deep Water Access, Pond, River.

Frontage

Creek · Pond · River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1960

Price / sqft

$189

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,223/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10650418

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,639
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Concrete, Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Foyer, Library, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room, Workshop, 1st Floor Primary BR
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Generator Hookup, Sump Pump

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement, Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Creek,Deep Water Access,Pond,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Radiant Heated Floors
Cooling
16+ SEER A/C
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.5500
Subdivision
SHORE PARK
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

About this home

OPEN HOUSE TO SHOWCASE -09/13/2026-SUNDAY From 1PM to 3PM....Cul-de-sac, immaculate brick rancher features water & nature lovers dream with your personal pier with deep water access at Lucas Creek. Breath taking view from most anywhere in the home. Find yourself relaxing on Screened porch or Open deck at 2nd floor looking on beautiful pond at rear yard. For animal lowers fenced dog run on side of the house. Hi-end Pella replacement windows and Gas stove in Library room. Lot of upgrades from 2017 till present time as: New roof, Leaf-Gurd gutters, Attic insulation (blow-in cellulose to achieve R30 value), New HVAC (Trane X-L-AC-20 seer/hi efficiency gas furnace with 2 speed variable blower), Crawl space encapsulation system installed (20mil liner, perimeter wall insulation & sealants, Dehumidifier and condensate pump), Interlock kit for generator use and Generac surge protection in breaker panel, new Bradford White water heater, Bosch dishwasher and GE Refrigerator, Master bath remodeled with new tiled shower and Refinished hardwood floors.

Listing courtesy of Zeljko Begovic · Bolero Realty World · REIN MLS #10650418

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

28 Laurel Wood Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,639-square-foot home built in 1960 in Newport News, Virginia 23602 — just six minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and close to parks, dining, and everyday essentials in the Denbigh corridor.

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Why this home stands out

With 2,639 square feet spread across three bedrooms and three full baths, 28 Laurel Wood Road offers a footprint that is genuinely hard to find among Newport News homes for sale at this size and vintage. The 1960 construction gives the home solid bones and a layout with real room to breathe — the kind of square footage that makes a difference on a busy morning or a quiet evening at home.

SHORE PARK and the Newport News real estate market

Laurel Wood Road sits in the Denbigh area of Newport News — one of the city's most established and livable corridors, running along the upper James River peninsula. Denbigh has a grounded, neighborhood-first feel: tree-lined streets, a mix of mid-century and updated homes, and the kind of community where people tend to stay for years. Newport News itself is a city of real substance — home to one of the largest naval shipyards on the East Coast, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Mariners' Museum, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads region via I-64. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News often land in Denbigh because it balances proximity to both Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown with a quieter, residential pace that is harder to find closer to downtown. The 23602 zip code covers a well-connected stretch of the peninsula where daily errands, green space, and good food are all within a short drive.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life is easy from Laurel Wood Road. Warwick Courthouse Historic Park is just 0.8 miles away — a great spot for a morning walk or an afternoon with kids — and Denbigh Park is right behind it at 0.9 miles. When hunger hits, Great Wall Restaurant and Qing Shu Hot Pot Hibachi Korean BBQ are both under a mile, offering solid weeknight options without a long drive. Far Eastern Food Store covers specialty grocery needs at 0.9 miles, and Tearra Divine Fitness is a 1.0-mile trip when you want to keep up with a workout routine. Quick stops are covered by a nearby 7-Eleven and Dollar General, both within 0.8–0.9 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Six minutes to the gates of Joint Base Langley-Eustis and sixteen minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 28 Laurel Wood Road is one of the better-positioned addresses in the 23602 zip code for active-duty households. A VA loan can make a home this size surprisingly accessible, and the three full baths mean no morning bottlenecks during a busy PCS move-in.

For families upgrading

If your family has outgrown a smaller place, 2,639 square feet across three bedrooms and three full baths gives everyone room to spread out. Parents comparing homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School and homes for sale zoned for T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School will find 28 Laurel Wood Road well-positioned in the Denbigh attendance zone, with Denbigh Park less than a mile from the front door.

More buyer questions

How far is 28 Laurel Wood Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential streets in Newport News to the Fort Eustis side of the joint base.

How far is 28 Laurel Wood Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly a 16-minute drive north via Jefferson Avenue, a straightforward commute for sailors and civilians working on the installation.

What parks are near 28 Laurel Wood Road?

Warwick Courthouse Historic Park is 0.8 miles away and Denbigh Park is 0.9 miles — both are walkable or a very short drive for outdoor time.

Is 28 Laurel Wood Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance.

Are there homes for sale in 23602 with this much square footage?

Properties offering 2,600-plus square feet in the 23602 zip code do come to market, but they move — browsing homes for sale in 23602 filtered by size is the fastest way to see what is currently available and how 28 Laurel Wood Road compares.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know the Denbigh market well. Reach out to get the full picture on 28 Laurel Wood Road and what it takes to make it yours.

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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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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Shore Park

Shore Park is an established single-family neighborhood in the Denbigh area on the upper end of the Virginia Peninsula in Newport News.

$334K

Median sale · 12 mo

$232

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

7

For sale now

$110K

HH income

83.8%

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

$3,253/mo

Principal & interest

$2,589

Property tax

$519

Home insurance

$146

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

Asking vs. assessment

97% of $514,900

City assessment record · taxes $6,223/yr

Land share of assessed value

26% — $131,700

Improvements $383,200 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$377,500 – $540,000

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.

53 Hertzler RD · 0.7 mi · 2,626 sqft$540,000 sold 2026-07
106 Millers Cove RD · 0.9 mi · 2,600 sqft$515,000 sold 2026-09
685 Lucas Creek RD · 0.4 mi · 2,287 sqft$425,000 sold 2026-06

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Newport News home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,000

Price / Sq Ft

$189

Annual Taxes

$6,223

Monthly Tax

$519

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 22, 2026$499,000—
Currently listed—$499,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$514,900

Land

$131,700

Improvement

$383,200

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

16 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 28 Laurel Wood Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are T. Ryland Sanford Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.4/10), Mary Passage Middle (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Denbigh (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 28 Laurel Wood Rd 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 28 Laurel Wood Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Deep Water Access,Pond,River.
Does 28 Laurel Wood Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 28 Laurel Wood Rd built?+
It was built in 1960, 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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28 Laurel Wood Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10650418 · 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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