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3beds
2baths
2,261sqft
$203per sqft
1days on market

37 Westover Rd, Newport News, VA 23601

ActiveResidential · built 1949 · BRANDON HEIGHTS · MLS #10660994

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome home to Brandon Heights! This charming Cape Cod sits on a 0.21-acre lot in one of Newport News' most sought-after neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets near the James River. The beautifully updated kitchen features quartz countertops, appliances approximately 4 years old, and recessed lighting. New flooring in the dining area, refinished original hardwood flows throughout, and a cozy fireplace adds warmth to the living space. A sunny front sunroom welcomes you home and makes the perfect spot for morning coffee. Out back, the newer deck overlooks the landscaped yard, and a detached garage adds parking and storage. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths give you room to spread out. It's minutes from the Mariners' Museum & Park, Hilton Village shops and dining, and major commuter routes. Updated and move-in ready, so don't miss it

Listing courtesy of Kelly Liedtke · AMW Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10660994

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1949
Price / sqft$203
HOANone
Taxes$4,476/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10660994

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,261
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Pantry, Screened Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
BRANDON HEIGHTS
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
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

37 Westover Road is a 1949 single-family home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 2,261 square feet across three bedrooms and two baths. The lot sits just blocks from the James River waterfront. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 13 minutes away. There is a lot to love in this established Hilton neighborhood.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1949, 37 Westover Road carries the solid construction and generous room sizes that define mid-century homes in Newport News. At 2,261 square feet, it offers more space than most newer builds at this bedroom count. Riverfront Park and Hilton Pier are a short three-tenths of a mile away. The surrounding streets are lined with mature trees and well-kept homes that have anchored this corner of the city for decades.

BRANDON HEIGHTS and the Newport News real estate market

The Hilton neighborhood sits in the northern reaches of Newport News, along a stretch of the James River that gives the area a distinct waterfront character. Streets here run through canopy-covered blocks of brick and frame homes, most built between the 1940s and 1960s. The housing stock is substantial — wide lots, deep setbacks, and homes sized for real daily life. Hilton Community Garden adds a neighborly, hands-in-the-dirt energy a short walk away. Newport News itself is one of the larger cities on the Virginia Peninsula, with a deep history tied to shipbuilding and the military. Getting around is straightforward: Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard connect you to the rest of the city quickly. Interstate 64 is close enough for easy trips to Hampton, Norfolk, or Williamsburg. Anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale will find that the 23601 zip code consistently delivers older, larger homes on generous lots — a combination that is harder to find in newer parts of the region.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 37 Westover Road. Food Lion is under a mile away, and Sacred Self is just half a mile for specialty grocery needs. Saffron, Circa 1918 Kitchen and Bar, and Indulge Bakery and Bistro are all within a half-mile, making weeknight dinners or weekend brunch a short drive or walk. Health Trail Natural Foods at 0.8 miles covers your morning routine. For fitness, F.I.T. Vision, Better Health Fitness LLC, and InZane Fitness are all within a mile. Hilton Pier and Riverfront Park are just 0.3 miles away — a genuine neighborhood asset for morning walks or evening wind-downs along the James River.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 13 minutes from 37 Westover Road, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 19 minutes out. VA loan financing is common in this zip code, and the home's age and size make it a strong fit for that purchase path. The established neighborhood means you are not waiting on new construction — this address is ready when you are.

For buyers drawn to character

Homes built in 1949 rarely offer 2,261 square feet — this one does. The Hilton neighborhood has the kind of architectural consistency and mature landscaping that newer subdivisions simply cannot replicate. If you are comparing homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School or homes for sale zoned for Hilton Elementary School, this block delivers both the school zone and the character-rich setting that makes the search worthwhile.

More buyer questions

How far is 37 Westover Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is about 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions. NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 19 minutes away via Jefferson Avenue.

What is the square footage of 37 Westover Road?

The home measures 2,261 square feet. That is a generous footprint for a three-bedroom, two-bath home built in this era.

Is 37 Westover Road in a flood zone?

The property is close to the James River waterfront, so flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation.

Where is the nearest park to 37 Westover Road?

Riverfront Park and Hilton Pier are both about 0.3 miles away. Both offer access to the James River shoreline.

Are there walkable restaurants near 37 Westover Road?

Yes — Saffron, Circa 1918 Kitchen and Bar, and Indulge Bakery and Bistro are all within half a mile. The area has a genuine walkable dining scene for a Newport News neighborhood.

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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

—

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

$2,894/mo

Principal & interest

$2,387

Property tax

$373

Home insurance

$134

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$420,000 – $455,000The 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.
48 Shirley RD · 0.1 mi · 2,251 sqft$455,000 sold 2026-09
35 Brandon RD · 0.1 mi · 2,250 sqft$437,000 sold 2026-08
44 Milford RD · 0.2 mi · 2,269 sqft$420,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$460,000

Price / Sq Ft

$203

Annual Taxes

$4,476

Monthly Tax

$373

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedNov 12, 2026$460,000—
Currently listed—$460,000—

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.

1 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
37 Westover Rdthis home$460,000322,261$203
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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 37 Westover 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 37 Westover 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 37 Westover Rd have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 37 Westover Rd built?
It was built in 1949, 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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