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Newport NewsDENBIGH PLANTATION3 Flax Mill Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645887 · record updated Aug 10, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$1,200,000
$373 / sqft · est. $7,446/mo →
3beds
3.1baths
3,214sqft
16days on market

3 Flax Mill Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

ActiveResidential · built 1991 · DENBIGH PLANTATION

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Boat lift

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to your private waterfront estate on the James River. Set on 1.71 acres, this beautifully renovated home offers the perfect balance of privacy, tranquility, and convenience. Thoughtfully renovated in 2024, this turnkey property features a brand-new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new windows, lighting, appliances, and designer finishes throughout. Inside, natural light pours through the home, showcasing peaceful river views from nearly every room. The primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with a soaking tub overlooking the water. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the wraparound balcony, expansive deck, covered patio, private boat pier, and sandy beach create the perfect setting to relax or entertain. Perfectly positioned in sought-after Denbigh Plantation, this waterfront estate combines panoramic water views, exceptional privacy, and modern luxury with convenient access to shopping, dining, Fort Eustis, CNU, & more. Schedule your private showing today.

Listing courtesy of Christopher Walton · Providence Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10645887

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

3 Flax Mill Road is a 3,214-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home built in 1991 in Newport News, Virginia. With generous square footage, multiple full baths, and quick access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, it suits a wide range of households looking for space and convenience.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 3 Flax Mill Road apart is the sheer amount of living space packed into a 1991-built residential home — over 3,200 square feet with three full baths and a half bath means no one is waiting in line in the morning. Homes this size in Newport News often come with smaller lot footprints or dated layouts; this address delivers the square footage without sacrificing the neighborhood feel that makes this part of the city so livable.

DENBIGH PLANTATION and the Newport News real estate market

3 Flax Mill Road sits in Newport News, a city that stretches along the western shore of the James River and punches well above its weight for livability. This particular pocket of the 23602 zip code feels residential and grounded — tree-lined streets, established homes, and a genuine sense of community rather than the cookie-cutter sameness of newer developments. Newport News itself offers a compelling mix: a working waterfront, deep military ties, a respected arts scene anchored by the Mariners' Museum, and a park system that gives residents real outdoor options year-round. The city is part of the broader Hampton Roads metro, so you're never far from Virginia Beach, Hampton, or Williamsburg when you want a change of scenery. Day-to-day errands are easy to handle without leaving the zip code, and the road network fans out in multiple directions, keeping commutes manageable whether you're heading to a base, a shipyard, or a downtown office.

What's nearby

Step outside and you're genuinely close to places worth knowing about. Fido Field is just 0.6 miles away — a dedicated dog park that becomes a daily ritual for pet owners. Riverview Farm Park, also within a mile, offers open green space and walking paths that make weekend mornings feel unhurried. The Riverview Farm Park Soccer Fields at 1.0 mile give youth athletes and recreational leagues a quality venue close to home. Riverview Gymnastics Center rounds out the immediate area at 0.6 miles, a practical find for families with kids in the sport. You don't have to drive far to find something useful or enjoyable.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — Fort Eustis side — is about 11 minutes from 3 Flax Mill Road, and Langley AFB is roughly 19 minutes out. That kind of dual-base proximity is genuinely rare and makes this address a strong fit for military households, especially those navigating a PCS move. A VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many families expect, and the square footage gives you room to grow across multiple assignments.

For families upgrading

If your current home has started to feel tight, 3,214 square feet with three full baths and a half bath is a meaningful step up. The 1991 build year means the bones are solid without the quirks of truly older construction, and the layout supports the kind of daily life where everyone has their own space. Add the nearby parks, soccer fields, and gymnastics center, and you have a home that actually fits an active family's schedule.

More buyer questions

How far is 3 Flax Mill Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Fort Eustis side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 11 minutes away under normal traffic conditions. Langley AFB, the air component of the same installation, is about 19 minutes from the address.

What is the square footage of 3 Flax Mill Road?

The home measures 3,214 square feet, spread across a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath floor plan built in 1991.

Is 3 Flax Mill Road 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.

Are there parks near 3 Flax Mill Road?

Yes — Fido Field and Riverview Gymnastics Center are both within 0.6 miles, and Riverview Farm Park along with its soccer fields are under a mile away, making outdoor recreation very accessible from this address.

What zip code is 3 Flax Mill Road in, and what city does it belong to?

The address falls in zip code 23602 within Newport News, Virginia, a city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area on the western shore of the James River.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 3 Flax Mill Road fits your timeline and goals.

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

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1991

Price / sqft

$373

HOA

None

Taxes

$10,433/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10645887

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,214
Stories
3
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Balcony, Breakfast Area, Foyer, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
EIFS,Stucco
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Boat Lift,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.7100
Subdivision
DENBIGH PLANTATION
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises, Related to Seller

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Denbigh

Denbigh is an established residential neighborhood located in Newport News, Virginia, offering a mix of single-family homes and traditional residential properties.

$347K

Median sale · 12 mo

$199

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$93K

HH income

60.8%

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

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$7,446/mo

Principal & interest

$6,227

Property tax

$869

Home insurance

$350

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

138% of $871,700

City assessment record · taxes $10,433/yr

Land share of assessed value

61% — $532,400

Improvements $339,300 · 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

$411,300$605,000

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.

4 Flax Mill RD · 0.1 mi · 3,054 sqft$445,000 sold 2026-06
35 Island View DR · 0.6 mi · 3,232 sqft$605,000 sold 2026-03
24 E Governor DR · 0.4 mi · 2,998 sqft$411,300 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,200,000

Price / Sq Ft

$373

Annual Taxes

$10,433

Monthly Tax

$869

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.87%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 25, 2026$1,200,000
Currently listed$1,200,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

38% above assessment

Total Assessed

$871,700

Land

$532,400

Improvement

$339,300

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

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 3 Flax Mill Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are B.C. Charles Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 3 Flax Mill 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 3 Flax Mill Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Boat Lift,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,River.
Does 3 Flax Mill Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 3 Flax Mill Rd built?+
It was built in 1991, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Christopher Walton · Providence Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10645887

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3 Flax Mill Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10645887 · 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.