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Newport NewsRICHNECK480 Richneck Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10637055 · record updated Jun 3, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$305,000
$148 / sqft · est. $1,914/mo →
2beds
2baths
2,055sqft
0days on market

480 Richneck Rd, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1969 · RICHNECK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this beautiful maintained and spacious ranch-style single-family residence offering approximately 2,055 professionally measure square foot of comfortable living space! This inviting home features thoughtful updates throughout, including a brand new stainless steel gas range and microwave, adding both style and functionality to the kitchen. Designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining, the home offers generous living areas and a layout that flows with ease. The spacious yard provides endless possibilities. for out door enjoyment, gatherings, gardening, or simply relaxing. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major interstates, and just minutes from Fort Eustis. This move-in ready gone delivers space, comfort, and convenience all in one. Schedule your private showing today! Listing Agent is related to the seller.

Listing courtesy of Sharon Nicholson · Samson Properties · REIN MLS #10637055

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

480 Richneck Road is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 2,055 square feet of living space built in 1969. With two nearby military bases and a walkable cluster of parks and dining, this address punches above its square footage.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 480 Richneck Road apart is the combination of generous interior square footage — over 2,000 square feet for a two-bedroom layout — and a location that genuinely delivers on convenience. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly seven minutes away, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown about ten. Two parks sit within a mile. That's a rare trifecta of space, access, and outdoor proximity for this part of Newport News.

RICHNECK and the Newport News real estate market

480 Richneck Road sits in the western reaches of Newport News, Virginia — a city that stretches from the James River shoreline all the way up to the York County line and carries a long history tied to shipbuilding, military service, and working waterways. This particular corridor has a quiet, established feel: mature trees, mid-century homes on generous lots, and a neighborhood rhythm that leans residential rather than commercial. The streets here aren't a cut-through for anyone — people who live on Richneck Road tend to stay a while. Newport News as a whole gives you the infrastructure of a mid-sized city (interstate access, a regional airport, a full range of services) without the density that makes daily errands feel like an event. The western zip code of 23608 is particularly well-positioned for anyone commuting toward the Peninsula's military installations, and the broader area has seen steady reinvestment in parks and public green space over the years.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life is genuinely easy from this address. Woodside Park is just 0.6 miles away — close enough for a morning walk without getting in the car — and Colony Pines Park adds another green option at under a mile. When hunger strikes, you've got real variety within a short drive: El Patio Dominican Restaurant & Lounge brings bold Caribbean flavors at 0.8 miles, Big Boo BBQ and Hibachi Express are both under a mile out, and Zero's Subs at Hop N Shop handles quick grocery runs and sandwich cravings in the same stop at 0.9 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about seven minutes from the front door, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly ten — making 480 Richneck Road a practical choice for service members on either installation. A VA loan can make this kind of square footage and location even more accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're not starting from scratch when PCS orders bring you to the Peninsula.

For families upgrading

Two bedrooms sounds modest until you see the floor plan: 2,055 square feet built in 1969 means rooms with real dimensions, not the tight corridors of newer construction. Families who've outgrown a starter home but don't need a third bedroom will find the space-to-maintenance ratio here genuinely appealing. Add two full baths, two nearby parks, and quick access to Newport News amenities, and the upgrade math starts to make sense.

More buyer questions

How far is 480 Richneck Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 480 Richneck Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) runs approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions. That proximity makes this address one of the more convenient options on the Peninsula for service members stationed there.

How far is 480 Richneck Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about ten minutes from this address, heading north toward the York County line. It's a straightforward commute with minimal highway complexity.

What parks are near 480 Richneck Road?

Woodside Park is the closest at 0.6 miles, and Colony Pines Park is about 0.9 miles away. Both are reachable on foot or by a very short drive, making outdoor time genuinely low-effort from this address.

Is 480 Richneck Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

What is the neighborhood like around 480 Richneck Road?

The area has a settled, residential character — mid-century homes, mature landscaping, and streets that don't attract heavy through-traffic. It's the kind of neighborhood where people tend to put down roots rather than pass through.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get a straight answer on whether 480 Richneck Road fits where you're headed.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1969

Price / sqft

$148

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,904/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637055

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,055
Stories
1
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Brick
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4900
Subdivision
RICHNECK
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

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

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

Colony Pines

Colony Pines is one of the larger established single-family neighborhoods on the Virginia Peninsula, set in the Denbigh area of north Newport News just off Denbigh Boulevard in the 23608 ZIP code.

$395K

Median sale · 12 mo

$183

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$112K

HH income

80.5%

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

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$1,914/mo

Principal & interest

$1,583

Property tax

$242

Home insurance

$89

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

119% of $255,400

City assessment record · taxes $2,904/yr

Land share of assessed value

24% — $60,500

Improvements $194,900 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$180,000$435,000

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.

130 Saint Stephens DR · 2.6 mi · 2,063 sqft$180,000 sold 2026-05
150 Campbell LN #B · 2.8 mi · 1,900 sqft$435,000 sold 2026-06
412 Teepee DR · 2.3 mi · 1,673 sqft$319,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$305,000

Price / Sq Ft

$148

Annual Taxes

$2,904

Monthly Tax

$242

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.95%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 3, 2026$305,000
Currently listed$305,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

19% above assessment

Total Assessed

$255,400

Land

$60,500

Improvement

$194,900

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

0 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 480 Richneck Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (GreatSchools 6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 480 Richneck 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.
Are there parks near 480 Richneck Rd?+
Woodside Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 480 Richneck Rd?+
Hop N Shop / Zero’s Subs is about 0.9 miles away. The closest dining on record is El Patio Dominican Restaurant & Lounge (0.8 mi).
Does 480 Richneck Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 480 Richneck Rd built?+
It was built in 1969, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Sharon Nicholson · Samson Properties · REIN MLS #10637055

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480 Richneck Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10637055 · 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.