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4beds
2baths
1,500sqft
8days on market

40 Culpepper Ave, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 1954 · CHAPEL PARK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1954

Price / sqft

$200

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,484/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10652305

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,500
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1300
Subdivision
CHAPEL PARK
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLE
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, offering modern upgrades, comfortable living spaces, and a fantastic location. Thoughtfully renovated and move-in ready, this home seamlessly blends style, comfort, and functionality. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting interior featuring fresh paint, plush new carpeting, and durable luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The stunning kitchen features quartz counter-tops and stainless steel appliances, making it the perfect space for both everyday living and entertaining. Additional updates include a new HVAC system and an encapsulated crawl space, providing added comfort and peace of mind. Outside, enjoy the spacious, large fenced-in backyard, offering plenty of room for entertaining, pets, gardening, or simply relaxing. Conveniently located near Christopher Newport University (CNU) and Riverside, with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this beautifully updated home offers the ideal combination of comfort and convenience. Move-in ready and packed with desirable updates—this is one you won't want to miss!

Listing courtesy of Brian Wurst · A Better Way Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10652305

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A 1954-built, four-bedroom home on Culpepper Avenue puts you inside the 23606 zip code — one of Newport News's most central and connected corridors — with two full baths, 1,500 square feet of living space, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis reachable in roughly 14 minutes.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 40 Culpepper Ave apart is its combination of mid-century bones and genuine location leverage. You're sitting within half a mile of three distinct dining spots, less than a mile from three separate grocery options, and a short straight shot to both the Fort Eustis and Langley sides of Joint Base Langley-Eustis. For a four-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1954, that kind of daily-life convenience is hard to replicate at this address class.

CHAPEL PARK and the Newport News real estate market

Culpepper Avenue sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of Newport News — the kind of street where mid-century ranch-style homes line up on mature lots and neighbors tend to stay for years. The 23606 zip code anchors the upper-middle section of the city, bordered by the James River to the south and a dense network of surface roads that keep commutes manageable in nearly every direction. Newport News itself is a full-service independent city on the Virginia Peninsula, home to one of the largest shipyards on the East Coast, a thriving arts scene at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, and the Virginia Living Museum just a few miles away. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News will notice that 23606 consistently draws interest for its walkable pockets, mature tree canopy, and proximity to both military and civilian employment hubs. Daily life here feels unhurried without feeling remote — you're close to everything but insulated from the noise of busier corridors.

What's nearby

Step outside and the errands practically run themselves. Schooners Grill Newport News, Soprano Italian Restaurant, and Domino's Pizza are all within 0.2 miles — dinner sorted without moving the car. La Suprema Latin Store (0.6 mi), Food Lion (0.7 mi), and Harris Teeter (0.9 mi) cover every grocery style from everyday staples to specialty ingredients. For fitness, Zenya Yoga Studio & Academy, THE BOX Cross Training Studio, and Hot or Not Yoga & Massage Studio cluster around the 0.7-mile mark. Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion & Park is also at 0.7 miles — a well-kept green space perfect for weekend mornings — and Peninsula Memorial Park rounds out the outdoor options at just under a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a 14-minute drive from 40 Culpepper Ave, making this address a natural fit for service members stationed at either the Fort Eustis or Langley AFB side of the installation. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the four-bedroom layout gives growing military households the room they need without the long commute that eats into family time.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two full baths give an upgrading family real breathing room, and the 1954 construction means solid bones on a lot that's had decades to mature. Families weighing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School will find 40 Culpepper Ave sits squarely in that attendance zone, pairing school access with a neighborhood that already feels settled and established.

More buyer questions

How far is 40 Culpepper Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Fort Eustis side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 14 minutes away, and the Langley AFB side is about 15 minutes — both via straightforward Peninsula routes that avoid most highway congestion.

What zip code is 40 Culpepper Ave in?

The property is in zip code 23606, one of Newport News's most centrally located zip codes, which gives residents easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and major employers across the Peninsula.

Is 40 Culpepper Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any insurance implications.

What grocery stores are closest to 40 Culpepper Ave?

La Suprema Latin Store is 0.6 miles away, Food Lion is 0.7 miles, and Harris Teeter is 0.9 miles — all reachable in under five minutes by car, making routine grocery runs genuinely convenient.

Does 40 Culpepper Ave have a garage?

Garage details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a walkthrough — the 1954 build era is consistent with both attached carports and detached garage configurations common to the neighborhood.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Newport News homes for sale inside and out — reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 40 Culpepper Ave or ask any questions about the neighborhood.

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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.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Glendale

Glendale is an established residential neighborhood in central Newport News, set in the 23606 area near J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Virginia State Route 312) and within reach of the Jefferson Avenue corridor.

$365K

Median sale · 12 mo

$200

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

1

For sale now

$89K

HH income

57.9%

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

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

$1,934/mo

Principal & interest

$1,557

Property tax

$290

Home insurance

$88

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

106% of $282,800

City assessment record · taxes $3,484/yr

Land share of assessed value

18% — $51,300

Improvements $231,500 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$290,000 – $431,000

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.

211 Shoe LN · 1.7 mi · 1,450 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-05
8 E Commodore DR · 1.9 mi · 1,500 sqft$331,000 sold 2026-07
57 Lakeside DR · 1.6 mi · 1,603 sqft$431,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$300,000

Price / Sq Ft

$200

Annual Taxes

$3,484

Monthly Tax

$290

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.16%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 5, 2026$300,000—
Currently listed—$300,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% above assessment

Total Assessed

$282,800

Land

$51,300

Improvement

$231,500

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

8 days on market — read it in context

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

Questions buyers ask

Is 40 Culpepper Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates 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 40 Culpepper Ave 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 40 Culpepper Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 40 Culpepper Ave built?+
It was built in 1954, 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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40 Culpepper Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10652305 · 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.

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