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$437,000
4beds
3baths
2,250sqft
$194per sqft
0days on market

35 Brandon Rd, Newport News, VA 23601

SoldResidential · built 1940 · BRANDON HEIGHTS · MLS #10643768

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome to Brandon Heights! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3 bath home offers 2,300 square feet on charming sidewalk-lined streets. Thoughtfully updated while maintaining much of its original character, this home features a kitchen with new cabinets and granite countertops, beautiful hardwood floors, zoned HVAC. The versatile floor plan includes formal living and dining rooms, a comfortable family room, and a dedicated office. With four bedrooms and flexible spaces that can serve as office, hobby room, this home adapts to a variety of needs. Enjoy your morning coffee by the fireplace or relax in the evenings on the Back Deck overlooking the privacy-fenced backyard. Conveniently located near the James River, Christopher Newport University and fine dining.

Listing courtesy of Thomas Aman · RE/MAX Capital · REIN MLS #10643768

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1940
Price / sqft$194
HOANone
Taxes$4,884/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10643768

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,250
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Attic, PBR with Bath, Rec Room, Sun Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Forced Hot Air, Radiator, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
BRANDON HEIGHTS
Zoning
RES
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

35 Brandon Road is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,250-square-foot home in Newport News built in 1940, sitting within a short walk of the James River waterfront, neighborhood parks, and a lively local dining scene — all just 13 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 35 Brandon Road apart is the combination of genuine 1940s character and generous square footage that's hard to find in this price range of Newport News. At 2,250 square feet across four bedrooms and three full baths, there's real breathing room here. Add a walkable location steps from Riverfront Park and a cluster of locally loved restaurants, and you get a property that earns its place in one of the Peninsula's most established neighborhoods.

BRANDON HEIGHTS and the Newport News real estate market

35 Brandon Road sits in the Hilton neighborhood of Newport News — one of the older, tree-lined residential pockets along the James River that locals have quietly appreciated for decades. The streets here have a settled, unhurried character: mature landscaping, sidewalks, and neighbors who tend to stay. Hilton Village, just nearby, is one of the earliest planned communities in the United States and gives the broader area a distinct architectural identity rooted in English cottage style. Newport News itself spans the lower Virginia Peninsula, connecting you to Hampton, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach via I-64, while keeping everyday life manageable and close to home. The city blends military heritage, waterfront access, and a growing arts and dining culture — and the Hilton end of town captures that balance particularly well.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy at 35 Brandon Road. Hilton Pier and Ravine and Riverfront Park are both within a 0.3-mile walk — ideal for morning runs or evening wind-downs by the water. Saffron, Circa 1918 Kitchen and Bar, and Indulge Bakery & Bistro are all within half a mile, giving you a solid rotation of neighborhood dining without getting in a car. Groceries are covered by Food Lion at 0.9 miles or Sacred Self just 0.5 miles away. Health Trail Natural Foods and several fitness options — F.I.T. Vision, Better Health Fitness LLC, and InZane Fitness — are all under a mile, making an active lifestyle genuinely convenient from this address.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 13 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is reachable in about 19 — making 35 Brandon Road a practical choice for active-duty households. Four bedrooms and three full baths handle rotating schedules and visiting family with ease. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the neighborhood's stability means this is a place worth putting down roots.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to homes with a real story, 35 Brandon Road delivers. Built in 1940 and set in the historic Hilton neighborhood of Newport News — one of the earliest planned communities on the East Coast — the property carries architectural weight that newer construction simply can't replicate. At 2,250 square feet across four bedrooms, there's enough space to live comfortably without sacrificing the period details that make older homes worth seeking out.

More buyer questions

How far is 35 Brandon Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 35 Brandon Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs about 13 minutes under typical conditions. That's one of the shorter commutes you'll find in Newport News for a home with this much space and neighborhood character.

What is the Hilton neighborhood like in Newport News?

Hilton is one of Newport News's older residential areas, known for tree-lined streets, walkable access to the James River waterfront, and proximity to Hilton Village — a nationally recognized early planned community. It tends to attract buyers who value neighborhood stability and architectural history.

Is 35 Brandon Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 35 Brandon Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.

How walkable is 35 Brandon Road?

Very walkable for a Newport News address. Riverfront Park and Hilton Pier are under a third of a mile away, and several restaurants, a natural foods store, and fitness studios are all within a mile — most reachable on foot or by a short bike ride.

Does 35 Brandon Road have an HOA?

There is no HOA associated with 35 Brandon Road, so you won't have monthly association fees or use restrictions layered on top of standard city and county guidelines.

Want to know more about 35 Brandon Road or the Hilton neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.

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

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighWarwick High School
4.1/10
Up 0.9 from 2024–25
MiddleHomer L. Hines Middle School
2.5/10
Up 0.1 from 2024–25
ElementaryHilton Elementary School
7.5/10
Unchanged from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

JBLE Langley

Air Force

30min·11.8mi

NSA HR

Navy

37min·22.8mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

34min·21.6mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

27min·17mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

32min·21.1mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

26.3 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhoodBrandon Heights

Brandon Heights is a settled neighborhood in midtown Newport News. It sits near Hilton Village and the James River in the 23601 area. Key streets include River Road and Ferguson Avenue.

$425KMedian sale · 12 mo
$193Sold $/sq ft
12dDays on market
1For sale now
$71KHH income
49.6%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$2,802/mo

Principal & interest

$2,267

Property tax

$407

Home insurance

$127

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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$300,000 – $461,000The 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.
44 Milford RD · 0.1 mi · 2,269 sqft$420,000 sold 2026-05
26 Milford RD · 0.1 mi · 2,400 sqft$460,000 sold 2026-04
16 Oakland DR · 0.5 mi · 2,098 sqft$461,000 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$437,000

Price / Sq Ft

$194

Annual Taxes

$4,884

Monthly Tax

$407

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.12%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 19, 2026$437,000—
Price increasedAug 19, 2026$437,000+$3,000
SoldAug 17, 2026$437,000—

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.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
35 Brandon Rdthis home$437,000432,250$194
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 35 Brandon Rd in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hilton Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.5/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Warwick (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 35 Brandon 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.
Does 35 Brandon Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 35 Brandon Rd built?
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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

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Listing courtesy of Thomas Aman · RE/MAX Capital · REIN MLS #10643768

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