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3beds
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1,119sqft
$255per sqft
8days on market

516 Brentwood Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

ActiveResidential · built 1957 · 0.21 acres · BRENTWOOD · MLS #10658811

Price per sqft$255compare with nearby salesSchools
WarwickHigh4.1
Homer L. HinesMiddle2.5
SedgefieldElementary1.3
VaHome School ScoreEst. payment$1,788/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjustPrice since listing…checking price historyFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredTaxes$2,721/yrasking is 131% of assessmentHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Outstanding Move-in ready brick rancher Mid-Town Newport News! Hardwood floors that shine, 3 bedrooms, 1 updated bath, updated kitchen, stainless steel appliances, attached oversized 1 car garage, cul-de-sac location, clean, vacant, ready for new owners!

Listing courtesy of Kyle Hause · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10658811

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1957
Price / sqft$255
HOANone
Taxes$2,721/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10658811

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,119
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Foyer, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2100
Subdivision
BRENTWOOD
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

516 Brentwood Drive is a 1,119-square-foot, three-bedroom ranch in Newport News, Virginia 23601. Built in 1957, it sits on a quiet residential street with easy access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Ivy Farms Park is just down the block, and everyday errands are within half a mile.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23601, homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School, and homes for sale zoned for Sedgefield Elementary School. Nearby, look at Ivy Farms homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

Mid-century ranches on Brentwood Drive hold their ground because the bones are solid and the location does a lot of work. You get a compact, single-story floor plan that keeps everything on one level. The street is calm, the park is close, and two military installations are reachable in under twenty minutes. That combination is hard to replicate at this size in Newport News.

BRENTWOOD and the Newport News real estate market

Brentwood Drive sits in a settled residential pocket of Newport News, Virginia 23601 — the kind of block where sidewalks see regular foot traffic and neighbors recognize each other. The housing stock here is mostly post-war ranches and bungalows, many of them well-maintained originals from the 1950s and early 1960s. Streets are tree-lined and relatively flat, which makes the area easy to walk. Ivy Farms Park anchors the southern end of the neighborhood and gives the whole corridor a neighborhood-park feel. Newport News is one of the larger independent cities in Virginia, stretching from the James River to the York River. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are both close, connecting you to shopping, dining, and the interstate. The city's waterfront, Newport News Park, and the Virginia Living Museum are all within a reasonable drive. Anyone browsing Newport News homes for sale will notice that the 23601 zip code sits near the geographic center of the city, which means shorter drives in nearly every direction.

What's nearby

Ivy Farms Park is 0.3 miles away — a quick walk for an afternoon outside. James River Pier is under a mile out and worth the short drive for waterfront air. On the food side, Cantonese Express 2 is within half a mile, and Potheads Catering and Eatery rounds out the local dining options at 0.6 miles. Cups and Claws Cat Cafe and Lounge is a 0.6-mile trip for coffee with a twist. Dollar General and Tienda Latina La Fortuna cover quick grocery runs nearby. Flow and Grow Fitness is 0.8 miles out for workouts close to home. The 7-Eleven a mile away handles those late-night coffee runs.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 11 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 19 minutes out. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Newport News, and the single-story layout means no stairs to navigate after a long shift. The compact square footage also keeps utility costs predictable month to month.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms and a single-story layout give you room to settle in without the complexity of a multi-floor home. The 1957 build means the structure is proven, and the lot gives you outdoor space to work with over time. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School or homes for sale zoned for Sedgefield Elementary School will find 516 Brentwood Drive sits squarely in that attendance area.

More buyer questions

How far is 516 Brentwood Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 11 minutes under normal traffic conditions. NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 19 minutes in the other direction.

What zip code does 516 Brentwood Drive fall in?

The property is in zip code 23601, near the geographic center of Newport News. Buyers browsing homes for sale in 23601 will find this block representative of the area's mid-century residential character.

Is 516 Brentwood Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.

What parks are near 516 Brentwood Drive?

Ivy Farms Park is just 0.3 miles away and is the closest green space. James River Pier is under a mile out for waterfront access.

Does 516 Brentwood Drive have a garage?

The property record does not indicate an attached garage for this 1,119-square-foot ranch. Confirm current parking details with your agent during a showing.

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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighWarwick High School
4.1/10
Up 0.9 from 2024–25
MiddleHomer L. Hines Middle School
2.5/10
Up 0.1 from 2024–25
ElementarySedgefield Elementary School
1.3/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25

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.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

JBLE Langley

Air Force

25min·10.7mi

NSA HR

Navy

36min·21.4mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

28min·18.4mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

34min·20.9mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

29min·20mi

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

19.8 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhoodIvy Farms

Ivy Farms is a settled neighborhood in central Newport News. It sits in the 23601 ZIP code off the Warwick and J. Clyde Morris Boulevards, near Christopher Newport University.

$312KMedian sale · 12 mo
$179Sold $/sq ft
15dDays on market
4For sale now
$56KHH income
48.9%Owner-occupied

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

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CostPayment calculator

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

$1,788/mo

Principal & interest

$1,478

Property tax

$227

Home insurance

$83

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

Asking vs. assessment131% of $218,000City assessment record · taxes $2,721/yr
Land share of assessed value28% · $60,500Improvements $157,500 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$100,000 – $207,000The 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.
15 Towne Square DR · 2.4 mi · 1,100 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-05
7501 River RD #14C · 2.4 mi · 1,100 sqft$192,000 sold 2026-07
7501 River RD #16B · 2.4 mi · 1,100 sqft$140,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$284,900

Price / Sq Ft

$255

Annual Taxes

$2,721

Monthly Tax

$227

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.96%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 22, 2026$284,900—
Currently listed—$284,900—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

31% above assessment

Total Assessed

$218,000

Land

$60,500

Improvement

$157,500

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.

8 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
516 Brentwood Drthis home$284,900311,119$255
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 516 Brentwood Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Sedgefield Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.3/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Warwick (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 516 Brentwood 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.
Does 516 Brentwood Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 516 Brentwood Dr built?
It was built in 1957, 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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516 Brentwood Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10658811 · 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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