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Newport NewsALL OTHERS AREA 1065909 Old Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10641366 · record updated Jul 6, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$269,900
$339 / sqft · est. $1,653/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
796sqft
11days on market

5909 Old Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · ALL OTHERS AREA 106

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

GARAGE APARTMENT & LARGE DETACHED GARAGE along with a completely remodeled and move-in ready, charming brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms and stylish updates throughout! Fresh paint and durable laminate flooring create a bright, welcoming feel, while the cozy living room features a wood-burning stove perfect for relaxing evenings. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and plenty of workspace. Come outside to a fenced backyard with a storage shed, ideal for outdoor living and extra storage. A detached garage includes an apartment above, offering endless possibilities for a guest suite, home office, or potential rental income even though it has low ceilings. This versatile property is a must-see!

Listing courtesy of Greg Garrett · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10641366

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

5909 Old Ave is a compact 1940s single-family home in Newport News, Virginia, offering three bedrooms, one and a half baths, and 796 square feet of living space just 12 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis — a practical footprint in a well-connected location.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1940, this home carries the straightforward character of mid-century Newport News construction — modest in scale but solid in bones. At 796 square feet, the layout is efficient rather than sprawling, which means lower utility costs and easier upkeep. The real draw here is location: two major military installations are each within a 13-minute drive, making daily commutes genuinely manageable for active-duty households.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

5909 Old Ave sits in Newport News, a city that stretches along the western shore of the James River and anchors the southern end of the Virginia Peninsula. Newport News blends working-class neighborhoods with waterfront parks, a world-class shipyard, and one of the most active military corridors on the East Coast. The area around Old Ave has the feel of an established residential pocket — streets lined with homes from the same era, mature trees, and neighbors who have been around long enough to know each other. Newport News is the kind of city where you can grab breakfast at a diner, reach a major grocery store in under ten minutes, and be on Interstate 64 without much drama. It sits within easy reach of Hampton, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, which means the full range of Hampton Roads amenities — waterfront dining, naval history museums, outdoor recreation — is accessible without committing to a long drive.

What's nearby

Daily errands from 5909 Old Ave are straightforward. A handful of grocery and convenience options are within a short drive along Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard, two of Newport News's main commercial corridors. Huntington Park, which offers riverfront access along the James, is a short trip south. The Virginia Living Museum and Newport News Park — one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast — are both reachable in under 20 minutes. For dining and coffee, the Hilton Village area and downtown Newport News both offer local spots worth exploring. Interstate 64 access keeps Hampton and Norfolk within reasonable range on weekends.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 12 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is just 13 — making 5909 Old Ave a genuinely convenient home base for active-duty service members at either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here accessible with no down payment required, and the compact square footage keeps day-to-day costs predictable during a tour of duty.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into ownership for the first time, 5909 Old Ave offers a low-maintenance entry point in an established Newport News neighborhood. The 1940s construction gives you real walls and real bones rather than thin modern framing, and the smaller footprint means you're not taking on more house than you need right out of the gate.

More buyer questions

How far is 5909 Old Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 5909 Old Ave to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That proximity makes it one of the more convenient off-base addresses for Langley-assigned personnel.

How far is 5909 Old Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is about 13 minutes from 5909 Old Ave by car. Both installations are accessible without getting onto the interstate, which helps on busy commute days.

What is the property type and size at 5909 Old Ave?

5909 Old Ave is a single-family residential home built in 1940, with 796 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and one and a half bathrooms.

Is 5909 Old Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 5909 Old Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a home at 5909 Old Ave?

Yes — as a single-family residential property in Newport News, 5909 Old Ave is generally eligible for VA loan financing, subject to the standard VA appraisal and condition requirements.

Curious whether 5909 Old Ave fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out to start the conversation.

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

1940

Price / sqft

$339

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,083/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10641366

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
796
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Porch
Appliances
Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1700
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 106
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Oversized Gar
Possession
CLOSING
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

Evacuation Zone D

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.

$216K

Median sale · 12 mo

$232

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

5

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

$1,653/mo

Principal & interest

$1,400

Property tax

$174

Home insurance

$79

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

164% of $164,100

City assessment record · taxes $2,083/yr

Land share of assessed value

30% — $49,500

Improvements $114,600 · 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

$107,500$220,000

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.

5907 Potomac AVE · 0.1 mi · 917 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-01
1003 41st ST · 1 mi · 800 sqft$199,900 sold 2026-04
614 Ellen RD · 0.9 mi · 750 sqft$220,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$269,900

Price / Sq Ft

$339

Annual Taxes

$2,083

Monthly Tax

$174

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.77%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 25, 2026$269,900
Currently listed$269,900

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

64% above assessment

Total Assessed

$164,100

Land

$49,500

Improvement

$114,600

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

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Market tempo

11 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 5909 Old Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Crittenden Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5909 Old 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.
Is there a gym near 5909 Old Ave?+
Yes — Roughouse Boxing & Fitness MMA is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 5909 Old Ave?+
Briarfield Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 5909 Old Ave?+
Solo Mart is about 0.9 miles away. The closest dining on record is Love Food Mart (0.6 mi).
Does 5909 Old Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5909 Old 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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Listing courtesy of Greg Garrett · Garrett Realty Partners · REIN MLS #10641366

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5909 Old Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23605 · MLS #10641366 · 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.