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$520,000
$268 / sqft · est. $3,312/mo →
3beds
3baths
1,940sqft
102days on market

5 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 1955 · MERRY POINT ESTATES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to Merry Point Estates.......Custom built.....light & bright throughout. Tastefully updated.....Three full baths....Primary & 2nd ensuite & guest. Cathedral ceilings....Hardwood floors....open kitchen overlooking a private backyard (Birdhouse does not convey) Spacious deck off kitchen for that morning coffee...patio off lower level. Attached 2 car garage. Located near the James River Country Club and the James River. A rare find!

Listing courtesy of Judy Sawyer · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10628747

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Our read on this home

At a glance

5 Downing Place is a 1,940-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home on a generous 0.35-acre lot in Newport News's Merry Point Estates neighborhood, built in 1955 and sitting just minutes from Christopher Newport University and both installations of Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5 Downing Place apart is the combination of a well-proportioned mid-century footprint, three full baths across 1,940 square feet, and a 0.35-acre lot that gives you genuine breathing room in a city neighborhood. Merry Point Estates is a quiet, established pocket of Newport News where lots run larger than average and the street feels more residential lane than cut-through corridor — a rarity this close to a university campus and two military installations.

MERRY POINT ESTATES and the Newport News real estate market

Merry Point Estates sits in the heart of the Midtown Newport News corridor, bordered by the Christopher Newport University campus and the James River shoreline to the south. The neighborhood is made up of post-war single-family homes on sizable lots, giving the streetscape a settled, tree-shaded character that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. Residents here are a mix of long-timers, faculty, and military families who value the central location without the density of downtown. Newport News as a city offers a compelling range of options for anyone exploring houses for sale newport news — from waterfront parks to a thriving arts district — and Merry Point Estates puts you squarely in the middle of it all. The broader Midtown area is walkable to the CNU campus green spaces and a short drive to Hilton Village, the city's beloved early-20th-century planned community. City services fall under Newport News jurisdiction, and the neighborhood carries a genuine sense of place that holds up across decades.

What's nearby

Daily errands and evenings out are easy from Downing Place. Within a mile you'll find three distinct dining options — Discover the Abstractions, Regattas, and The Commons — all roughly 0.8 miles away and each with its own personality. Einstein's coffee shop is just 0.9 miles out for a morning routine that doesn't require getting on a highway. For fitness, the Freeman Center and the CNU Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion are both under a mile, giving you two solid gym options. Green space is equally close: the CNU Volleyball Court and The Great Lawn are 0.7 and 0.8 miles respectively, and Blount Point Cemetery — a quiet, historic green parcel — rounds out the walkable outdoor options at 0.8 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is about 16 minutes away, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is roughly 17 minutes — both well within the range most service members target when using BAH to cover housing costs. A VA loan can make a three-bath home on a third-of-an-acre lot in an established Newport News neighborhood genuinely attainable, and the commute math works whether you're assigned to the Army or Air Force side of the installation.

For families upgrading

Three full baths across 1,940 square feet means no morning bottlenecks, and the 0.35-acre lot gives kids actual yard space in a neighborhood where the streets are quiet enough to use. Merry Point Estates has the kind of settled, mature feel that families looking for a house for sale newport news with long-term roots in mind tend to gravitate toward — large trees, generous setbacks, and neighbors who've been here long enough to know each other's names.

More buyer questions

How far is 5 Downing Place from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?

The drive to the Fort Eustis side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes under normal traffic conditions. The Langley AFB side is about 17 minutes, making this address convenient to both installations.

What neighborhood is 5 Downing Place in?

The property is located in Merry Point Estates, an established mid-century neighborhood in the Midtown section of Newport News, Virginia, adjacent to the Christopher Newport University campus.

How big is the lot at 5 Downing Place?

The lot measures 0.35 acres, which is notably generous for an in-city Newport News neighborhood and provides meaningful outdoor space front and back.

Is 5 Downing Place in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date classification.

Are there restaurants and coffee shops walkable from 5 Downing Place?

Yes — Discover the Abstractions, Regattas, and The Commons are all within 0.8 miles, and Einstein's coffee shop is just 0.9 miles away, making the immediate area genuinely walkable for dining and morning coffee.

Curious whether 5 Downing Place fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Merry Point Estates well — reach out and they'll walk you through everything.

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

1955

Price / sqft

$268

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,551/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10628747

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
1,940
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Foyer, PBR with Bath, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp, Split-Level
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Tar and Gravel
Exterior
Brick,Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3500
Subdivision
MERRY POINT ESTATES
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

Riverside

Riverside is one of central Newport News's established neighborhoods, set along the James River off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and just west of Warwick Boulevard.

$485K

Median sale · 12 mo

$222

Sold $/sq ft

9d

Days on market

11

For sale now

$151K

HH income

92.4%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$3,312/mo

Principal & interest

$2,698

Property tax

$463

Home insurance

$152

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

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$390,000 – $485,000

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.

4 Merry CIR · 0.2 mi · 1,972 sqft$430,000 sold 2026-02
214 Selden RD · 0.6 mi · 1,935 sqft$424,500 sold 2026-06
1200 Country Club RD · 0.4 mi · 1,856 sqft$390,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$520,000

Price / Sq Ft

$268

Annual Taxes

$5,551

Monthly Tax

$463

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.07%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 8, 2026$520,000—
Price reducedJul 6, 2026$520,000−$5,000
Currently listed—$520,000—

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

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Market tempo

102 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 5 Downing Pl in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5 Downing Pl 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 there a gym near 5 Downing Pl?+
Yes — Freeman Center is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5 Downing Pl?+
CNU Volleyball Court is about 0.7 miles away.
Does 5 Downing Pl have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5 Downing Pl built?+
It was built in 1955, 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 Judy Sawyer · CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty · REIN MLS #10628747

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5 Downing Pl, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10628747 · 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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