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4beds
2.1baths
2,883sqft
74days on market

49 Dillwyn Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

ActiveResidential · built 1984 · CAPN JOHNS LANDING

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water, Navigable, River, Tidal.

Frontage

River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$212

HOA

None

Taxes

$6,919/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10642690

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,883
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Cork
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Assigned Storage, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Generator Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp, Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Fiber Cement
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Split Rail
Waterfront
Deep Water,Navigable,River,Tidal
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.4700
Subdivision
CAPN JOHNS LANDING
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, 4 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Soaring ceilings and expansive windows set the tone in this distinctive residence, filling the interior with natural light and creating an open, airy feel throughout the main living areas. Set on a generous lot, the home steps out to a stunning multi-level deck overlooking a peaceful river inlet — an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying tranquil water views year-round. A thoughtful layout offers comfortable gathering spaces alongside well-proportioned bedrooms and baths. Near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this property blends privacy, scenery, and accessibility into one compelling opportunity.

Listing courtesy of Leighton Stone · KW Allegiance Shoreline · REIN MLS #10642690

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

A four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on nearly one and a half acres in Newport News, 49 Dillwyn Drive gives you almost 2,900 square feet of living space, a generous lot that rarely comes with suburban addresses, and an eight-minute drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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Why this home stands out

What separates 49 Dillwyn Drive from most Newport News homes for sale is the land — 1.47 acres tucked inside the 23602 zip code, where lots this size are genuinely uncommon. Built in 1984, the home's footprint stretches to 2,883 square feet across four bedrooms, giving households that need room to spread out a real answer without sacrificing city convenience.

CAPN JOHNS LANDING and the Newport News real estate market

Dillwyn Drive sits in a quiet, established residential pocket of northwest Newport News — the kind of street where mature trees line the road and neighbors have been around long enough to wave by name. The 23602 zip code occupies the upper reaches of the city, bordered by Warwick County's old rural edges, which explains how a 1.47-acre lot is still possible here. Newport News itself is a city of genuine range: waterfront parks along the James River, the Virginia Living Museum, Mariners' Museum, and a downtown that has seen steady reinvestment over the past decade. Everyday infrastructure is solid — major grocery anchors, medical facilities, and retail corridors are all within a short drive. For families comparing homes for sale in Newport News, this part of the city tends to attract buyers who want elbow room and tree cover without giving up quick access to I-64 and the wider Hampton Roads metro.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Dillwyn Drive. Whole Foods and a full grocery corridor along Jefferson Avenue sit roughly ten minutes away, with Target, Home Depot, and a cluster of dining options close behind. Riverview Farm Park and Harwood's Mill Reservoir offer outdoor escapes — hiking, kayaking, and open green space — within a short drive. Port Warwick's walkable village of shops and restaurants is nearby, and Patrick Henry Mall covers major retail needs. For coffee, local cafés along the Jefferson Avenue corridor are a quick trip. Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is also within easy reach for frequent travelers.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is eight minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is reachable in about eighteen — making 49 Dillwyn Drive one of the more strategically located addresses for dual-base households. A VA loan pairs naturally with a property at this square footage and lot size, and the 23602 zip code consistently draws service members who want space between PCS cycles without a long commute.

For families upgrading

If your current home feels like it shrank overnight, 2,883 square feet across four bedrooms on 1.47 acres is the kind of upgrade that actually solves the problem. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for Knollwood Meadows Elementary School will find 49 Dillwyn Drive lands squarely in that attendance zone — with a lot large enough for a trampoline, a garden, and still room left over.

More buyer questions

How far is 49 Dillwyn Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base options for service members stationed at Fort Eustis.

How far is 49 Dillwyn Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly eighteen minutes away, a manageable commute for personnel assigned there — particularly useful for dual-military households.

Is 49 Dillwyn Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.

What is the lot size at 49 Dillwyn Drive?

The lot measures 1.47 acres — notably large for the 23602 zip code, where most residential parcels run considerably smaller.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home like 49 Dillwyn Drive?

Yes — a VA loan can be applied to a single-family residential property of this type, and eligible buyers often find it one of the most competitive financing options available in this price range.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Newport News well — reach out to get a full picture of what 49 Dillwyn Drive looks like for your situation.

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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

Runnymede

Runnymede is an established residential neighborhood in the Denbigh area of north Newport News, on the upper Virginia Peninsula. The community is made up primarily of traditional single-family homes, including colonial and ranch-style houses on settled lots.

$305K

Median sale · 12 mo

$222

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$94K

HH income

80.8%

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

$3,920/mo

Principal & interest

$3,165

Property tax

$577

Home insurance

$178

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 $573,900

City assessment record · taxes $6,919/yr

Land share of assessed value

33% — $187,000

Improvements $386,900 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$407,400 – $540,000

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.

106 Millers Cove RD · 0.2 mi · 2,600 sqft$515,000 sold 2026-09
53 Hertzler RD · 0.5 mi · 2,626 sqft$540,000 sold 2026-07
299 Windemere RD · 0.3 mi · 2,423 sqft$479,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$610,000

Price / Sq Ft

$212

Annual Taxes

$6,919

Monthly Tax

$577

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 3, 2026$610,000—
Price reducedAug 14, 2026$610,000−$10,000
Currently listed—$610,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

6% above assessment

Total Assessed

$573,900

Land

$187,000

Improvement

$386,900

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

74 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 49 Dillwyn Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are B.C. Charles 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 49 Dillwyn Dr 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.
Is 49 Dillwyn Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,Navigable,River,Tidal.
Does 49 Dillwyn Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 49 Dillwyn Dr built?+
It was built in 1984, 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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49 Dillwyn Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10642690 · 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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