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Newport NewsSUSSEX HILTON5900 Wickham Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10643203 · record updated Aug 16, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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2beds
1baths
867sqft
25days on market

5900 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

Under ContractResidential · built 1940 · SUSSEX HILTON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$231

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,922/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10643203

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
867
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Porch
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3400
Subdivision
SUSSEX HILTON
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News homes under $200K.

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of potential! Situated on a spacious corner lot, the property offers a generous yard with plenty of room for outdoor enjoyment, gardening, or future improvements. Inside you'll find neutral paint, flooring, and lots of charm! Large living room with room attached that can be used as an office, utility room, or 3rd bedroom. A detached storage shed provides additional space for tools, lawn equipment, or hobbies. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, schools, and major commuter routes. With its functional layout, desirable lot, and great location, this home is ready for its next owner to make it their own. Don't miss this excellent opportunity!

Listing courtesy of Michael Reames · Reames Realty · REIN MLS #10643203

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

5900 Wickham Ave is a 1940-built, 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage in Newport News, Virginia — 867 square feet of classic character sitting just 13 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Compact, affordable by footprint, and planted in an established neighborhood with everyday conveniences close at hand.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5900 Wickham Ave apart is its combination of pre-war construction character and genuine accessibility. Homes from this era carry solid bones — thick walls, mature landscaping, and lot proportions that newer infill rarely matches. Add a 13-minute drive to two major military installations and a walkable cluster of parks, grocery options, and local dining, and this address punches well above its square footage for buyers who value location over size.

SUSSEX HILTON and the Newport News real estate market

Wickham Avenue sits in an established residential pocket of Newport News — a city that stretches from the James River to the York River and anchors the western end of Hampton Roads. The blocks here have the settled, unhurried feel of a neighborhood that has been lived in and cared for across generations. Tree-lined streets, modest lots, and a mix of longtime owners give the area a grounded, community-oriented character. Newport News itself offers a full urban toolkit: a working waterfront, the Virginia Living Museum, Mariners' Museum Park, and a downtown corridor that continues to reinvest. For families comparing Newport News homes for sale, the city's scale — large enough for real amenities, small enough to navigate without frustration — is a consistent draw. The 23605 zip code sits centrally within the city, keeping commutes manageable in most directions.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Wickham Ave. Highland Court Park is just 0.3 miles away — a quick walk for a morning stretch or an afternoon outside. A Dollar General sits 0.4 miles out for grab-and-go needs, and Selina's Pop-Up Restaurant is right there at 0.4 miles when you want something local and flavorful. Food Lion and Tieda Hispana are both within 0.9 miles for full grocery runs. Shun Xing Chinese Restaurant rounds out nearby dining at 0.8 miles. BGR8 Fitness & Performance, also 0.8 miles out, handles your workout routine. Huntington Heights Square adds another green-space option at 0.9 miles. Multiple 7-Eleven locations within a mile cover coffee and quick stops.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis and NSA Hampton Roads are both 13 minutes from 5900 Wickham Ave — a commute that holds up across multiple duty rotations. VA loan eligibility makes a home at this price point especially accessible for active-duty and veteran buyers, and the central Newport News location keeps you connected to the broader Hampton Roads region without a long drive in any direction.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing homes for sale in 23605 as a first purchase, 5900 Wickham Ave offers a manageable footprint with real character — a 1940-built cottage that gives you a genuine neighborhood, a short walk to a park, and everyday conveniences within a mile. Starting with a home this size keeps costs predictable while you build equity in an established, stable part of Newport News.

More buyer questions

How far is 5900 Wickham Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive runs about 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this address one of the more practical options for Langley-assigned personnel who want to live in Newport News proper.

Is 5900 Wickham Ave part of an HOA?

Based on available property data, this address does not carry an HOA — no dues, no association restrictions layered on top of city ordinances.

What school zone does 5900 Wickham Ave fall in?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School and homes for sale zoned for Carver Elementary School will want to confirm current attendance boundaries directly with Newport News Public Schools, as zone lines can shift between school years.

What is the flood risk at 5900 Wickham Ave?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any insurance implications.

Where are the nearest grocery stores to 5900 Wickham Ave?

Dollar General is 0.4 miles away for quick runs, while Food Lion and Tieda Hispana are both within 0.9 miles for full shopping trips — all reachable in under five minutes by car.

Curious whether 5900 Wickham Ave fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know homes for sale in Newport News inside and out — reach out and let's talk through it.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Newmarket Village

Newmarket Village is an established residential community in central Newport News, set in the Newmarket area near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mercury Boulevard.

$218K

Median sale · 12 mo

$232

Sold $/sq ft

10d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$51K

HH income

46%

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

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

$1,256/mo

Principal & interest

$1,038

Property tax

$160

Home insurance

$58

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

Asking vs. assessment

123% of $162,900

City assessment record · taxes $1,922/yr

Land share of assessed value

33% — $54,300

Improvements $108,600 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$75,000$203,500

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.

1210 33rd ST · 1.6 mi · 861 sqft$83,000 sold 2026-06
911 36th ST · 1.3 mi · 925 sqft$175,000 sold 2026-05
626 42nd ST · 1.2 mi · 760 sqft$180,900 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$200,000

Price / Sq Ft

$231

Annual Taxes

$1,922

Monthly Tax

$160

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.96%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 22, 2026$200,000
Currently listed$200,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

23% above assessment

Total Assessed

$162,900

Land

$54,300

Improvement

$108,600

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 5900 Wickham Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.9/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5900 Wickham 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 5900 Wickham Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5900 Wickham 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.

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