Located in the Riverside area of Mid-town Newport News, this beautifully updated Cape Cod offers comfortable living, recent improvements, and exceptional outdoor entertaining space. The inviting, open concept interior features a first-level primary bedroom with full bath, updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and replacement windows throughout. Second level with 2 spacious bedrooms, newer carpeting, and attic. Utility closet in full bathroom with new washer & dryer. Step outside to the deck overlooking the landscaped yard with water-pond feature, patio, and firepit...a wonderful setting for entertaining family and friends. Garage offers additional attic storage space with expansion possibilities. Recent additional improvements include; new central air (2026), all new duct work (2026), new dehumidifier, new electrical panel, cryo treated encapsulated crawl space (2026), and professionally installed generator hook-up. Just minutes from CNU! See Video; click icon
Listing courtesy of Gina Wilson · Fitzhugh-Wilson Real Estate · REIN MLS #10661109
42 Moores Lane South is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1963 in Newport News, Virginia 23606. At 1,588 square feet, it sits close to Christopher Newport University and a walkable stretch of shops and green space. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 15 minutes away. There is a lot to like about this address.
What sets 42 Moores Lane South apart is its location inside one of Newport News's most connected pockets. Ferguson Field is two blocks away. Harris Teeter is less than a mile out. The CNU campus edge brings energy and walkability that most 1960s neighborhoods in the region simply cannot match. The bones are mid-century, the convenience is very much today.
ALL OTHERS AREA 108 and the Newport News real estate market
The streets around Moores Lane South have a settled, tree-lined feel that comes from six decades of mature landscaping and owner-occupied homes. Lots are generous for an in-town address, and the blocks stay quiet even though daily errands are steps away. Christopher Newport University anchors the northern edge of the area, giving the corridor a lively but low-key character. Boulevard Park and The Great Lawn are within easy walking distance, making outdoor time genuinely easy to fit into a weekday. Newport News is a mid-sized city that runs along the James River from the historic downtown shipyard district up through the Denbigh corridor. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are both close, connecting you north toward York County or south toward Hampton. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is a short drive east. The city has a strong employment base in defense, healthcare, and maritime industry, which keeps the local economy stable year-round. Anyone browsing Newport News homes for sale will find that the 23606 zip code consistently draws attention for its walkability and central position.
What's nearby
Daily life at 42 Moores Lane South runs on short trips. Rita's Italian Ice is 0.2 miles away — a two-minute walk. Einstein's and Warwick Restaurant are both 0.3 miles out for your morning coffee. Chick-fil-A and Subway are right there for a quick lunch. Harris Teeter covers your main grocery run at 0.6 miles, with Food Lion as a backup at 0.8 miles. The CNU Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion and Freeman Center are 0.3 miles away, and Pure Barre is just 0.4 miles out. Ferguson Field and Boulevard Park round out the walkable green space within a few blocks.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis — Langley AFB side — is about 15 minutes by car. Fort Eustis is roughly 17 minutes in the other direction. VA loan financing is widely used on homes for sale in 23606, and this property's age and size fit comfortably within standard VA appraisal guidelines. Both gates are reachable without touching a highway interchange.
For first-time buyers
A 1,588-square-foot, 3-bedroom layout gives you real room without overextending. The 1963 build means the floor plan is practical — no wasted hallways, no awkward open-concept compromises. Walkable groceries, coffee, and parks reduce car dependence and keep daily costs predictable. For anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School or homes for sale zoned for Riverside Elementary School, this address puts both zones within reach.
More buyer questions
How far is 42 Moores Lane South from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley AFB gate is about 15 minutes by car under normal traffic. The Fort Eustis side runs roughly 17 minutes in the opposite direction.
What grocery stores are closest to 42 Moores Lane South?
Harris Teeter is 0.6 miles away and Food Lion is 0.8 miles — both reachable in under five minutes by car or a short bike ride.
Is 42 Moores Lane South in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data.
What parks are walkable from 42 Moores Lane South?
Ferguson Field is 0.2 miles away, Boulevard Park is 0.3 miles, and The Great Lawn on the CNU campus edge is also 0.3 miles out.
When was 42 Moores Lane South built and how big is it?
The home was built in 1963 and measures 1,588 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
25min·12.8mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
22min·15.1mi
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NSA HR
Navy
47min·25.7mi
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NWS Yorktown
Navy
24min·17.1mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
35min·25.1mi
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
33.9 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.
Riverside is one of central Newport News's settled neighborhoods. It sits along the James River off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. That is just west of Warwick Boulevard.
$478KMedian sale · 12 mo
$223Sold $/sq ft
11dDays on market
10For sale now
$151KHH income
92.4%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,415/mo
Principal & interest
$1,972
Property tax
$333
Home insurance
$111
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$309,900 – $365,000The 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 Cedar LN · 1.5 mi · 1,566 sqft$355,900 sold 2026-06
45 Elm AVE · 1.5 mi · 1,606 sqft$365,000 sold 2026-09
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:
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.
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42 Moores Ln Sthis home
$380,000
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Questions buyers ask
Is 42 Moores Ln S in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 42 Moores Ln S 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 42 Moores Ln S have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 42 Moores Ln S built?
It was built in 1963, 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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