Why this home stands out
At 2,370 square feet on a 0.43-acre lot, this 1969-built home gives you room that newer construction at this price point rarely matches. The lot size alone sets it apart — nearly half an acre in a walkable, amenity-rich corridor means real outdoor space without sacrificing convenience. Four bedrooms and two and a half baths handle a growing household comfortably, and the mature neighborhood character adds a sense of permanence you won't find in a freshly platted subdivision.
WENDWOOD and the Newport News real estate market
Wendwood sits in the heart of Newport News — one of those mid-century neighborhoods that aged gracefully because it was built with substance. Streets are lined with mature trees, lots run generous, and neighbors tend to stay a while. The area sits just off Jefferson Avenue, which means you're connected to everything the Peninsula has to offer without being on top of it. Families who explore Newport News quickly notice how much variety the city packs in: waterfront parks, a world-class museum corridor, a thriving arts scene, and the kind of everyday infrastructure that makes life genuinely easy. Port Warwick Newport News is just a short drive east — a walkable mixed-use district with restaurants, boutiques, and community events that feels more like a curated urban village than a shopping center. Back in Wendwood itself, the pace is quieter. Neighbors walk dogs past brick ranch homes and split-levels, kids have room to roam, and the sense of community that older neighborhoods develop over decades is very much present here.
What's nearby
Daily errands are almost effortless from 346 Wendwood Drive. Food Lion is just 0.4 miles away for grocery runs, and World Market at 0.6 miles is great for specialty items. When hunger hits, Vinny's Pizza and Pasta is right around the corner at 0.4 miles, with Subway equally close for a quick bite. Starbucks Coffee Company and Raceway are both within half a mile for your morning routine. Staying active is easy too — Planet Fitness is 0.5 miles out, Club Pilates is at 0.6 miles, and Peninsula Memorial Park offers green space just 0.6 miles away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 12 minutes from the front door, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is roughly 16 minutes out — making 346 Wendwood Drive a practical fit for service members at either installation. A VA loan can make the math work well on a home this size, and BAH rates in Newport News have historically aligned with Peninsula pricing.
For families upgrading
Four bedrooms, 2,370 square feet, and nearly half an acre of yard — this is the kind of home you move into when the last place stopped fitting. There's real space here: room for a home office, a playroom, and still enough yard for a garden or a game of catch. Wendwood's established character means your kids are growing up on a real street, not a construction site.
More buyer questions
How far is 346 Wendwood Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?
The drive to Fort Eustis is approximately 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this address one of the more practical options for soldiers and civilians assigned there.
How far is 346 Wendwood Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB)?
Langley AFB is roughly 16 minutes away, a manageable daily commute for Air Force personnel stationed on the flight line side of the joint base.
What is the lot size at 346 Wendwood Drive?
The lot measures 0.43 acres — nearly half an acre — which is notably generous for an in-town Newport News address and provides meaningful outdoor space front and back.
Is 346 Wendwood Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information 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 designation.
What neighborhood is 346 Wendwood Drive in?
The home is in Wendwood, an established mid-century neighborhood in Newport News known for its mature tree canopy, generously sized lots, and convenient access to Jefferson Avenue.
Want to walk through 346 Wendwood Drive or talk through the numbers? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out and let's set something up.
