294 Buttercup Ln, Newport News, VA 23602

Why this home stands out

What sets 294 Buttercup Lane apart is its rare combination of military-commute convenience and neighborhood calm. Fort Eustis is a 10-minute drive, Langley AFB is 18 minutes out, and a walkable cluster of grocery stores, restaurants, gyms, and green space sits right at your doorstep. For a 1,409-square-foot home built in the mid-1990s, the lot and layout give you room to breathe without the upkeep of something much larger.

BUTTERCUP MEADOWS and the Newport News real estate market

Buttercup Lane sits in the 23602 zip code — a well-established corner of Newport News that balances suburban quiet with genuine accessibility. The surrounding streets are lined with homes from the late 1980s and 1990s, giving the area a consistent, mature character without the cookie-cutter feel of newer master-planned communities. Neighbors here tend to stay a while, and the sidewalks and nearby parks reflect a community that values being outside. Newport News itself is one of the anchor cities of Hampton Roads, stretching from the James River to the York River and carrying centuries of shipbuilding and military history. As a city it punches well above its weight for arts, waterfront access, and employment diversity — and homes for sale in Newport News across this zip code consistently attract buyers who want proximity to both bases and the broader Peninsula job market. The 23602 corridor in particular is known for its practical, livable energy.

What's nearby

Everyday errands are genuinely walkable from 294 Buttercup Lane. Colony Food Market, International Food Market, and E Mart are all within 0.3 miles — an unusual concentration of grocery options for a residential street. Sorabol Korean Restaurant and Wings Burger are right there too when you want a quick meal out. Coffee is covered by a 7-Eleven steps away, a Raceway at 0.6 miles, and a Starbucks at 0.7 miles. Fitness options are equally strong: Planet Fitness at 0.6 miles, Body Shock Studios at 0.9 miles, and The Iron Asylum Gym at 1.0 mile. Young's Mill Park is 0.4 miles away, and Nicewood Park is just 0.7 miles — both solid options for morning runs or weekend afternoons outside.

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