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Newport NewsSHORE PARK53 Hertzler Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10624667 · record updated Jul 3, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$540,000
$206 / sqft · est. $3,340/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
2,626sqft
102days on market

53 Hertzler Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

Under ContractResidential · built 1973 · SHORE PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Experience effortless living in this beautifully designed, handicap-accessible home featuring a PRIVATE ELEVATOR and thoughtful design. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, w 2-car garage. Great room offers scenic river views and flows into an open kitchen with bar seating and a separate dining room. Wood flooring throughout the first level, along with a convenient main-floor laundry/utility room. Renovated primary bath includes custom tile floors and walls, an oversized curb less walk-in shower with rain fixtures, granite bench, handheld shower head, grab bars, and tiled alcove. Upstairs features fresh paint, new flooring, and a remodeled bathroom. In home elevator provides access from the living room to an upstairs bedroom. Outdoor living with an above-ground pool and wraparound deck overlooking the river. Generator. Handicap accessible features level flooring, 42-inch hallways, elevator access, front-mounted range controls, main-floor laundry, and an exterior ramp. Recent appraisal for $540,000 provided to buyer upon receipt of purchase offer.

Listing courtesy of Carey Hodsden · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10624667

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 53 Hertzler Road — a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home on a generous 0.3-acre lot in Newport News's Shore Park neighborhood. Built in 1973, this 2,626-square-foot single-family property sits just seven minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making it a natural fit for military and civilian families alike.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 53 Hertzler Road apart is the combination of square footage, lot size, and location that's genuinely hard to replicate at this address class. You're getting over 2,600 square feet of living space on a third of an acre in an established neighborhood — room to spread out inside and outside — with one of the shortest commute windows to Fort Eustis you'll find anywhere in Newport News. That's a rare trifecta in this part of the Peninsula.

SHORE PARK and the Newport News real estate market

Shore Park is one of those quietly dependable Newport News neighborhoods that rewards the buyers who take a closer look. Developed primarily in the 1970s, the community has a settled, tree-lined character — mature landscaping, wide lots, and the kind of street-level calm that newer subdivisions take decades to earn. Neighbors here tend to put down roots, and it shows in the way the area is maintained. If you've been searching through houses for sale newport news and kept running into either tight lots or long commutes, Shore Park tends to solve both problems at once. Newport News itself is a city of real substance — home to one of the largest shipyards on the East Coast, a growing arts and dining scene along the waterfront, and easy access to the broader Hampton Roads metro. The city's blend of military heritage, working-class pride, and steady economic investment makes it one of the more resilient real estate markets in Virginia.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands from 53 Hertzler Road are genuinely convenient. Walmart Supercenter and a full grocery lineup are within a short drive along Jefferson Avenue, one of the Peninsula's main commercial corridors. Starbucks and several local coffee spots are close by for morning routines. Denbigh Park and Riverview Farm Park both offer open green space, walking trails, and recreation within a few miles. For dining, you're a quick drive from a solid mix of local restaurants and national options along the Jefferson Avenue corridor. Pharmacy and urgent care options are plentiful in the surrounding Denbigh area, keeping daily needs well within reach.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Seven minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) and seventeen minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 53 Hertzler Road sits in one of the strongest BAH-aligned commute corridors on the Peninsula. Four bedrooms means room for a growing family, and VA loan eligibility makes a 2,600-square-foot home on a third of an acre genuinely attainable. This is the kind of address that makes a PCS feel like a win.

For families upgrading

If your current home has you bumping into walls, 53 Hertzler Road offers a real upgrade in breathing room. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, over 2,600 square feet, and a 0.3-acre lot give everyone in the household their own space — inside and out. Shore Park's established, tree-lined streets add the kind of neighborhood stability that's hard to find in brand-new construction, and this house for sale newport news checks the boxes families upgrading from a starter home are usually chasing.

More buyer questions

How far is 53 Hertzler Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 53 Hertzler Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is approximately seven minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts it among the closest residential options in Newport News relative to the base's main gates.

How far is 53 Hertzler Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly seventeen minutes from 53 Hertzler Road, making this address a workable option for service members assigned to either installation.

What neighborhood is 53 Hertzler Road in?

The property is located in Shore Park, an established residential neighborhood in the Denbigh area of Newport News, Virginia. Shore Park is known for its mature tree canopy, generous lot sizes, and stable, owner-occupied character.

Is 53 Hertzler Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and consulting with your lender or insurance agent for specifics.

Does 53 Hertzler Road have a garage?

Garage details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — the FloorPlan and Features sections of this page will reflect the most accurate structural information available.

Ready to walk through 53 Hertzler Road in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Shore Park and the Newport News market well — reach out and let's set up a tour.

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

1973

Price / sqft

$206

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,566/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10624667

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,626
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Terrazzo, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
10
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Tagged Fixtures
Accessibility
Curbless Shower, Elevator, Front-mounted Range Controls, Grab bars, Hallways 42 IN plus, Handheld Showerhead, Handicap Access, Level Flooring, Levered Door, Main Floor Laundry, Offset Shower Controls, Pocket Doors, Ramp

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
Above Ground Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3000
Subdivision
SHORE PARK
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Shore Park

Shore Park is an established single-family neighborhood in the Denbigh area on the upper end of the Virginia Peninsula in Newport News.

$332K

Median sale · 12 mo

$239

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

7

For sale now

$110K

HH income

83.8%

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

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

$3,340/mo

Principal & interest

$2,802

Property tax

$381

Home insurance

$158

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

144% of $374,500

City assessment record · taxes $4,566/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $92,400

Improvements $282,100 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$407,400$593,000

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.

299 Windemere RD · 0.2 mi · 2,423 sqft$479,000 sold 2026-03
4 Saint Francis DR · 0.3 mi · 2,337 sqft$407,400 sold 2026-03
113 Millers Cove RD · 0.4 mi · 2,223 sqft$593,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$540,000

Price / Sq Ft

$206

Annual Taxes

$4,566

Monthly Tax

$381

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 24, 2026$540,000
Price reducedJun 18, 2026$540,000−$9,900
Currently listed$540,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

44% above assessment

Total Assessed

$374,500

Land

$92,400

Improvement

$282,100

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 53 Hertzler Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are General Stanford Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Mary Passage Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 53 Hertzler Rd 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 53 Hertzler Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 53 Hertzler Rd built?+
It was built in 1973, 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 Carey Hodsden · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10624667

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53 Hertzler Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10624667 · 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.