Why this home stands out
What sets 40 Franklin Road apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,039 square feet across four bedrooms — and a location that quietly over-delivers. You're a short walk from the James River waterfront at Huntington Park, half a mile from the Crab Shack on the James, and just 13 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. For a 1945-era home, the lot-to-lifestyle ratio here is hard to beat anywhere in Newport News.
RIVERMONT and the Newport News real estate market
Franklin Road sits in a mature, tree-lined section of Newport News where mid-century homes line wide streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The area has the kind of settled, unhurried feel that newer subdivisions spend years trying to grow into. Huntington Park is three-tenths of a mile away — a genuine waterfront green space along the James River with pavilions, picnic areas, and the Four Chaplains Memorial nearby. Newport News itself is one of the larger cities in Hampton Roads, anchored by a deep-water port, a strong military presence, and a mix of historic neighborhoods and modern amenities. The city's location on the Virginia Peninsula means you get easy access to the rest of the region without the congestion of crossing the water every day. Whether you're commuting to a base, heading downtown, or just running errands, Franklin Road puts you in a practical, well-connected spot.
What's nearby
Day-to-day life is genuinely convenient from 40 Franklin Road. Huntington Park and its pavilions are a three-minute walk, and the Crab Shack on the James is just half a mile away for waterfront meals. Monty's Penguin is even closer at 0.4 miles. Grocery runs are quick — Walmart Supercenter is 0.6 miles out, Uncle Nick's is 0.7 miles, and Wilcox Produce & Seafood is under a mile for fresh local catch. The Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA, F.I.T. Vision, and InZane Fitness are all within 0.6 miles, giving you real fitness options. Starbucks and McDonald's are both under a mile when you need a coffee run.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 13 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is reachable in about 17 — making 40 Franklin Road a practical home base for active-duty families on the Virginia Peninsula. A VA loan can make a four-bedroom, 2,039-square-foot home like this one more accessible than many families expect, and the proximity to two installations adds flexibility when assignments change.
For buyers drawn to character
If you're drawn to homes with history, 40 Franklin Road was built in 1945 and carries the architectural DNA of the mid-century American home — solid construction, real room sizes, and a neighborhood that has aged with character rather than been replaced by it. The walkable waterfront at Huntington Park and the independent local spots nearby feel like the kind of place you'd choose, not just settle for.
More buyer questions
How far is 40 Franklin Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 40 Franklin Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions. NSA Hampton Roads is about 17 minutes away, giving military families access to two installations from a single address.
What is Huntington Park and how close is it to 40 Franklin Road?
Huntington Park is a James River waterfront park with pavilions, open green space, and the Four Chaplains Memorial — and it's just 0.3 miles from 40 Franklin Road, an easy walk from the front door.
What grocery stores are near 40 Franklin Road?
Walmart Supercenter is 0.6 miles away, Uncle Nick's is 0.7 miles, and Wilcox Produce & Seafood — a local spot for fresh catch — is 0.8 miles out. All three are reachable in under five minutes by car.
Is 40 Franklin Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Given the proximity to the James River waterfront, it's worth reviewing that section carefully.
How large is the home at 40 Franklin Road?
The home offers 2,039 square feet of living space across four bedrooms and two bathrooms, all within a 1945-built single-family structure in Newport News.
Want to know more about 40 Franklin Road or explore comparable homes in Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through it — reach out anytime.
