Welcome to 517 South Avenue, a fully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch-style home in central Newport News. Updated top to bottom with a new roof and vinyl windows, it's a comfortable home for shipyard and healthcare professionals, military families, or anyone who wants a quick commute with everyday conveniences close by. [Pets welcome.]
Inside, fresh paint and all-new flooring run throughout, with new fixtures tying every room together. The kitchen has been completely updated with new cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, electric range and refrigerator. The bathroom has been updated as well. Central air, gas forced-air heating and ceiling fans keep the home comfortable year-round, and washer and dryer hookups are in place.
Out back, a large yard with a newly installed wood privacy fence gives you private outdoor space, [great for pets,] and a storage shed adds room for tools, bikes and gear. A driveway provides off-street parking, with street parking also available.
Daily errands are easy here: Walmart Supercenter is under 5 minutes away, and the Hunnicutt Family YMCA, with a gym, pool and fitness classes, is just 2 to 4 minutes away. Getting to work is just as convenient, with Newport News Shipbuilding about 8 to 12 minutes away, Riverside Regional Medical Center about 10 to 14 minutes, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) about 30 minutes. When it's time to unwind, Huntington Park and Beach is only 2 to 4 minutes away, historic Hilton Village's local shops, cafes and restaurants are around 4 to 6 minutes, and The Mariners' Museum and Park, with its lakeside walking trail, is about 10 to 14 minutes.
Unfurnished.
Listing courtesy of Raul Mendez · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10659924
Facts & features
TypeRental
Year built1940
HOANone
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10659924
Interior
Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
728
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area
517 South Ave is a two-bedroom, one-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1940. At 728 square feet, it sits on a walkable block with groceries and restaurants steps away. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 13 minutes by car. This is a compact, connected address in the 23601 zip code.
What sets 517 South Ave apart is its immediate walkability. Groceries, a local produce and seafood market, and two restaurants are all within a tenth of a mile. That kind of daily convenience is rare at any price point. The 1940 build gives the home a classic bones character that newer construction simply cannot replicate. Three gyms are within half a mile, and Municipal Lane Park is a short walk away.
ALL OTHERS AREA 107 and the Newport News real estate market
South Ave sits in a mature, established section of Newport News where mid-century homes line quiet residential streets. The housing stock here dates mostly from the 1930s and 1940s, giving the area a consistent architectural character. Sidewalks connect the blocks, and neighbors tend to know each other. The Hilton Community Garden nearby reflects the area's community-minded culture. Newport News is one of the larger independent cities in Virginia, stretching from the James River to the York River. It carries a deep shipbuilding and military heritage. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are the main north-south corridors. Interstate 64 puts the broader Hampton Roads region within easy reach. Anyone browsing Newport News homes for sale will find that the 23601 zip sits near the city's geographic center, close to both employment hubs and everyday services. The city's waterfront parks and museums add a cultural layer that surprises first-time visitors.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy here. Quick Pick is 0.1 miles away, and Wilcox Produce and Seafood — a local favorite — is just 0.2 miles out. Douries and Rick's Cheese Steak Shop are both within a tenth of a mile for quick meals. Anna's Pizza is 0.4 miles away when you want something delivered or picked up. InZane Fitness is 0.3 miles out, with F.I.T. Vision and Total Fitness also nearby. Municipal Lane Park and the Hilton Community Garden are both about half a mile away for outdoor time.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 13 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 17 minutes out. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Newport News, and the home's straightforward layout keeps the transaction simple. Homes for sale in 23601 tend to move at a pace that rewards buyers who are ready to act.
For first-time buyers
At 728 square feet, 517 South Ave is a manageable first home with a clear, simple floor plan. The walkable block reduces car dependency for daily errands. Buyers comparing homes for sale in Newport News will find this address offers genuine neighborhood roots — local markets, parks, and community green space — without the complexity of a larger property.
More buyer questions
How far is 517 South Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is about 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions. NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 17 minutes away in the other direction.
What is the flood zone status for 517 South Ave?
Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. We recommend reviewing it before making any decisions.
What schools serve 517 South Ave?
Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School and homes for sale zoned for Carver Elementary School will find that this address falls within those attendance zones. The Schools tile on this page has full details.
Is there a grocery store within walking distance of 517 South Ave?
Yes — Quick Pick is 0.1 miles away and Wilcox Produce and Seafood is 0.2 miles out. Both are easily walkable from the front door.
Does 517 South Ave have a garage or off-street parking?
Parking details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough. Street parking is available on South Ave.
Want to see 517 South Ave in person? Tom and Dariya Milan are ready to set up a walkthrough and answer your questions about this Newport News address.
Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.
Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
26min·11.4mi
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NSA HR
Navy
35min·22mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
31min·20.7mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
29min·20.3mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
25min·16.7mi
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
21.3 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.
Hilton Village is one of Newport News' most storied neighborhoods. The layout began in 1918. It was one of the nation's first federally funded planned communities.
$275KMedian sale · 12 mo
$204Sold $/sq ft
21dDays on market
3For sale now
$71KHH income
49.6%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
Asking vs. assessment2% of $122,500City assessment record
Land share of assessed value38% · $46,200Improvements $76,300 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$94,000 – $275,000The 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.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
98% below assessment
Total Assessed
$122,500
Land
$46,200
Improvement
$76,300
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:
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.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 517 South Ave in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 517 South Ave 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 517 South Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 517 South Ave built?
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
Listed byRaul Mendez
This is a rental listed by Raul Mendez, EXP Realty LLC. Showings, availability and application questions go directly to them.
Contact details for this listing are not published in the MLS record.
Listing courtesy of Raul Mendez · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10659924
517 South Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10659924 · 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.
