16 days on market
$365,000
297 Richneck Rd
Newport News, Virginia 23608
MLS# 10634985 · RICHNECK · Newport News VA
Updated May 31, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,344/mo
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Price / sq ft
$192
1,897 sq ft
Days on market
16
HOA
None
Year built
1973
53 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
1,897
Garage
Yes
About this home
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 th…
Listed by Petra Tucker · BHHS RW Towne Realty
VaHome Team property overview
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.
Frequently asked 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.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
1,897
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$365,000
Price / Sq Ft
$192
Annual Taxes
$4,124
Monthly Tax
$344
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.13%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 15, 2026 | $365,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $365,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 23, 2026.
Total Assessed
$338,900
Land
$67,100
Improvement
$271,800
Parcel ID: 066000440
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About buying in Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span from historic Hilton Village's English-Tudor cottages (23601) to brand-new construction in Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point (23606), to affordable family homes in Denbigh and Riverside (23608). As one of the longest cities in the U.S. — stretching over 30 miles along the James River — Newport News effectively contains three distinct real estate markets: the lower peninsula (23601-23607) closer to Hampton and Williamsburg, with established neighborhoods and pre-war homes; the middle peninsula (23608, 23606) with modern subdivisions and Oyster Point's office park; and the upper peninsula (23602, 23603) closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. Newport News' biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding — Virginia's largest industrial employer, building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis portion) is also in Newport News. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High, with Menchville historically among the top performers. Median home prices run $250K-$450K with select luxury inventory in Riverside and Port Warwick exceeding $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,344/moPrincipal & interest
$1,894
Property tax
$344
Home insurance
$106
PMI
None
HOA
None
Estimate only. 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.
Listed by BHHS RW Towne Realty · MLS# 10634985
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$365,000
297 Richneck RD, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23608
Newport News, Virginia 23608
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