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Newport NewsRICHNECK297 Richneck Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634985 · record updated Jul 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
297 Richneck RD, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23608 - Main photo
$360,000
$190 / sqft · est. $2,317/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,897sqft
40days on market

297 Richneck Rd, Newport News, VA 23608

SoldResidential · built 1973 · RICHNECK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This beautiful home offers the perfect blend of space and functionality featuring 4 bdrs plus a bonus room over the garage. The living room is large and has hardwood floors. The kitchen has been remodeled and has white cabinets that soft close, granite counters and new ceramic tile flooring and it opens up to the dining room/bay window. The second level has 4 bdrs and 2 full baths. There is a separate entrance to the room over the garage and there is lots of attic space for storage.

Listing courtesy of Petra Tucker · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10634985

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Meet 297 Richneck Road — a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News built in 1973, offering nearly 1,900 square feet of living space just seven minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eleven minutes from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 297 Richneck Road apart is its rare combination of generous square footage for a home of its era and an unbeatable position between two major military installations. Four true bedrooms, a dedicated half bath, and close to 1,900 square feet give households room to spread out — all on a lot that sits within easy reach of everyday conveniences without the noise of a main corridor.

RICHNECK and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News stretches across the Virginia Peninsula with a character all its own — part military community, part working waterfront, part suburban neighborhoods where families have put down roots for generations. The area around Richneck Road sits in the city's western reaches, a quieter residential pocket where streets feel unhurried and neighbors tend to stay a while. If you're searching for a home for sale newport news va, this corridor delivers solid value without sacrificing access. The broader Newport News community is served by a deep network of parks, retail corridors, and healthcare facilities, and Interstate 64 is close enough to make the entire Hampton Roads region feel reachable. Williamsburg is roughly 20 minutes to the northwest, Hampton is a short drive east, and the region's military infrastructure — including Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — anchors the local economy and keeps the area stable across market cycles.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 297 Richneck Road. Hop N Shop and Zero's Subs sit just 0.4 miles away, covering both a quick grocery run and a fast lunch in one stop. M P International and La Norteña Latin Store, both within half a mile, add international grocery options that many neighborhoods can't match. Rick's Cheesesteak Shop is another 0.4-mile option when you want something satisfying without a long drive. For your morning routine, Wawa is under a mile out and Uptown Nutrition & Energy is just a mile away. Colony Pines Park at 0.8 miles gives you a nearby green space for walks, pickup games, or just getting outside.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eleven minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown makes 297 Richneck Road one of the more strategically located addresses on the Peninsula. Whether you're using a VA loan to buy or working with BAH to make the numbers work, the commute math here is hard to beat — and four bedrooms means the whole family fits comfortably.

For families upgrading

If your current home is running out of room, 297 Richneck Road answers with four bedrooms and nearly 1,900 square feet built to handle real family life. The half bath keeps morning routines from turning into a bottleneck, and the location in Newport News puts parks, groceries, and everyday stops within a short drive. There's genuine breathing room here — inside and out.

More buyer questions

How far is 297 Richneck Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 297 Richneck Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions. That short commute makes this address one of the more practical options for service members stationed at the base.

How far is 297 Richneck Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eleven minutes from 297 Richneck Road, making it a reasonable daily commute for personnel assigned there.

What is the square footage and layout of 297 Richneck Road?

The home offers 1,897 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two and a half baths, built in 1973 as a single-family residential property.

Is 297 Richneck Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 297 Richneck Road is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.

Where are the nearest grocery stores to 297 Richneck Road?

Hop N Shop, M P International, and La Norteña Latin Store are all within half a mile of the address, giving you multiple grocery options just a short walk or drive away.

Want to know more about 297 Richneck Road or the Newport News market? Reach out to Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty — they know this area well and are ready to help.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1973

Price / sqft

$190

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,124/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10634985

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,897
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Attic, Spare Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2300
Subdivision
RICHNECK
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Explore this neighborhood

Windsor Great Park

Windsor Great Park is an established single-family neighborhood in the Denbigh area of north Newport News, home to one of the Virginia Peninsula's longest-running community pools.

$353K

Median sale · 12 mo

$205

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$71K

HH income

42.5%

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

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

$2,317/mo

Principal & interest

$1,868

Property tax

$344

Home insurance

$105

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

106% of $338,900

City assessment record · taxes $4,124/yr

Land share of assessed value

20% — $67,100

Improvements $271,800 · assessor record ✓

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

$300,000$390,000

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.

892 Belvoir CIR · 0.6 mi · 1,900 sqft$377,000 sold 2026-04
3 Artillery PL · 0.7 mi · 1,715 sqft$376,500 sold 2026-07
924 Andover CT · 1.2 mi · 1,872 sqft$370,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$360,000

Price / Sq Ft

$190

Annual Taxes

$4,124

Monthly Tax

$344

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.15%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 7, 2026$360,000
Price reducedJul 17, 2026$360,000−$5,000
SoldJul 14, 2026$360,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% above assessment

Total Assessed

$338,900

Land

$67,100

Improvement

$271,800

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 297 Richneck Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (GreatSchools 6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 297 Richneck 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.
Are there parks near 297 Richneck Rd?+
Colony Pines Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 297 Richneck Rd?+
Hop N Shop / Zero’s Subs is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Hop N Shop / Zero’s Subs (0.4 mi).
Does 297 Richneck Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 297 Richneck Rd built?+
It was built in 1973, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Petra Tucker · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10634985

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297 Richneck Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10634985 · 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.