8 days on market
$525,000
5947 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, Virginia 23605
MLS# 10632753 · PARK VIEW · Newport News VA
Updated May 10, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$3,330/mo
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Price / sq ft
$131
4,000 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1950
76 yrs old
Beds
0
Full Baths
0
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
4,000
Garage
No
About this home
4000 Square Foot Office Warehouse.
Listed by David Francis · Equity Exchange.com LLC
VaHome Team property overview
5947 Jefferson Ave is a 4,000-square-foot commercial property on a generous 0.41-acre lot in Newport News's Park View neighborhood, built in 1950 and positioned just minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and a dense corridor of everyday conveniences along Jefferson Avenue.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 5947 Jefferson Ave apart is the combination of scale and location that's genuinely hard to find in this part of Newport News. Four thousand square feet of space on nearly half an acre, with a 1950s-era build that carries real structural bones, sits right on one of the city's most-traveled commercial corridors. Whether you're envisioning a service business, professional offices, or a mixed-use concept, the lot depth and road frontage here give you options that tighter parcels simply can't.
PARK VIEW and the Newport News real estate market
Park View is one of Newport News's established mid-city neighborhoods, running along Jefferson Avenue between the older residential blocks to the west and the commercial spine that connects downtown to the north end. The area has a grounded, working-city character — not a polished suburban enclave, but a real neighborhood with decades of community history and a mix of residential streets and active commercial uses. Jefferson Avenue itself is a primary artery, which means strong daily traffic counts and easy access in every direction. For anyone researching houses for sale newport news or commercial investment along this corridor, Park View consistently shows up as a practical, central option. Newport News as a whole is a city of about 180,000 people anchored by the shipbuilding industry, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and a growing healthcare and retail economy. The city stretches from the James River waterfront up through the Peninsula, and Park View sits comfortably in the middle of that geography — close to everything without being at the edge of anything.
What's nearby
Day-to-day errands are genuinely walkable from 5947 Jefferson Ave. Dollar General is just 0.1 miles away, and a Food Lion sits 0.6 miles down the road for a full grocery run. Madel Afro Caribbean Groceries, 0.8 miles out, adds a welcome specialty option. Quick stops are covered by a 7-Eleven at 0.2 miles, with a Starbucks 0.7 miles away for a proper coffee break. Sabor Latino Cuban & Peruvian Cuisine at 0.4 miles is a solid lunch spot. For fitness, BGR8 Fitness & Performance is 0.3 miles away, the Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA and Total Fitness are both within 0.8 miles. Huntington Heights Square and Highland Court Park are under half a mile for outdoor time.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a 13-minute drive from 5947 Jefferson Ave, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 15 minutes out. That kind of proximity matters when you're weighing BAH and commute time together. The Jefferson Avenue corridor puts you on a straight shot to base without fighting cross-town traffic, and the VA loan program can make a commercial or mixed-use investment here more accessible than you might expect.
For buyers drawn to character
Properties with this much square footage and lot size from the 1950s don't surface often along Jefferson Avenue. If you're drawn to buildings with real history — solid mid-century construction, generous proportions, and a location that's been commercially active for generations — 5947 Jefferson Ave has that kind of depth. It's a property you can put your own mark on rather than inheriting someone else's recent renovation decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 5947 Jefferson Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 13 minutes from 5947 Jefferson Ave under normal traffic conditions. The Jefferson Avenue corridor provides a direct route to the base without requiring highway access.
What is the zoning or property type at 5947 Jefferson Ave?
5947 Jefferson Ave is classified as a commercial/industrial property, sitting on a 0.41-acre lot along the Jefferson Avenue commercial corridor in Newport News. Specific zoning details are best confirmed with the City of Newport News planning department.
Is 5947 Jefferson Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 5947 Jefferson Ave is available through the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.
How much space does 5947 Jefferson Ave offer?
The building totals approximately 4,000 square feet on a 0.41-acre lot, giving it meaningful square footage alongside substantial outdoor space relative to comparable properties on this stretch of Jefferson Avenue.
Where is 5947 Jefferson Ave located within Newport News?
5947 Jefferson Ave sits in the Park View neighborhood of Newport News, along Jefferson Avenue — one of the city's primary north-south commercial corridors, roughly mid-city between downtown Newport News and the upper Peninsula.
Want to know more about 5947 Jefferson Ave or explore other properties in Park View and Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan are ready to walk you through the details — reach out anytime.
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Location & Neighborhood
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5947 Jefferson AVE, Newport News
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
0
Full Baths
0
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
4,000
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
N/A
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$525,000
Price / Sq Ft
$131
Annual Taxes
$5,438
Monthly Tax
$453
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.04%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 2, 2026 | $525,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $525,000 | — |
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About buying in Newport News
Newport News is a long, narrow city stretching along the James River with neighborhoods that range dramatically in price and character. Hilton Village offers historic English-village-style homes built in the 1910s; Port Warwick provides newer mixed-use community living with restaurants and shops on-site. Denbigh, Kiln Creek, and Riverside offer suburban subdivisions popular with families. The city is home to Newport News Shipbuilding (the largest industrial employer in Virginia) and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis side).
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$3,330/moPrincipal & interest
$2,724
Property tax
$453
Home insurance
$153
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.
Listed by Equity Exchange.com LLC · MLS# 10632753
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$525,000
5947 Jefferson AVE, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23605
Newport News, Virginia 23605
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