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5 Downing PL, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 - Main photo

$505,000

3beds

3baths

1,940sqft

129days on market

5 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

SoldResidential · built 1955 · MERRY POINT ESTATES

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$260

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,551/yr

County

Newport News VA

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

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

About this home

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

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 5 Downing Place — a 1,940-square-foot, three-bedroom, three-bath home on a generous 0.35-acre lot in Newport News's Merry Point Estates. Built in 1955, this single-family property sits 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 sizable lot and an established mid-century footprint in one of Newport News's quieter residential pockets. Three full baths across three bedrooms is a practical rarity at this square footage, and the 0.35-acre lot gives you genuine outdoor breathing room — something harder to find the closer you get to the waterfront corridors of the Peninsula.

MERRY POINT ESTATES and the Newport News real estate market

Merry Point Estates is a low-key, tree-lined neighborhood in the 23606 zip code — one of the more sought-after pockets when people start comparing homes for sale in 23606. Streets here are calm, lots are generous, and neighbors tend to stay a while. Christopher Newport University borders the area, which keeps the surrounding blocks walkable, well-maintained, and quietly energized without feeling like a college town. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River and carries serious history — shipbuilding, Civil War sites, and one of Virginia's finest science museums all call this city home. The city's Midtown corridor, where Merry Point Estates sits, balances suburban comfort with easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. Families comparing Newport News homes for sale often land here specifically because the 23606 zip delivers larger lots and mature landscaping that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Downing Place. Within a mile, The Commons, Discover the Abstractions, and Regattas give you three distinct dining options without getting in a car for long. Coffee is covered at Einstein's, just a mile out. For outdoor time, Blount Point Cemetery — a quiet, historic green space — is only 0.6 miles away, and the CNU Volleyball Court and The Great Lawn open up within a short walk for recreation and open-air gatherings. The Great Lawn in particular draws community events throughout the year, making it a genuine neighborhood anchor. Grocery runs and everyday errands are straightforward along the nearby commercial corridors of Warwick Boulevard.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a 16-minute drive from 5 Downing Place — whether you're reporting to Fort Eustis or Langley AFB, the commute is manageable. The VA loan is a natural fit for a property like this, and the three full baths make rotating duty schedules and visiting family far less stressful. Merry Point Estates has the kind of stability that makes PCS transitions easier.

For families upgrading

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for Hidenwood Elementary School will find 5 Downing Place squarely in that zone. Three bedrooms, three full baths, and a 0.35-acre lot give growing households room to spread out — and the quiet streets of Merry Point Estates mean kids can actually use that yard.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

ElementaryHidenwood Elementary School
2.2/10
MiddleEthel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
3.9/10
HighMenchville High School
4.1/10

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

Hidenwood

Hidenwood is an established residential neighborhood in Newport News, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and mix of single-family homes.

$355K

Median sale · 12 mo

$208

Sold $/sq ft

39d

Days on market

For sale now

$86K

HH income

63.1%

Owner-occupied

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

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Neighborhood

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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

$3,230/mo

Down payment20% · $101,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$2,620

Property tax

$463

Home insurance

$147

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

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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$505,000

Price / Sq Ft

$260

Annual Taxes

$5,551

Monthly Tax

$463

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.10%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	May 3, 2026	$505,000	—
Price reduced	Sep 9, 2026	$505,000	−$15,000
Sold	Sep 4, 2026	$505,000	—

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

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.

Questions buyers ask

Is 5 Downing Pl in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.2/10), 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 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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5 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

Facts & features

About this home

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

MERRY POINT ESTATES and the Newport News real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For families upgrading

More buyer questions

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Schools

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Hidenwood

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Military Commute

Run the real carrying cost

Estimate your monthly payment

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

Questions buyers ask

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

This one's sold — the next one doesn't have to be.