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Newport NewsMERRY POINT ESTATES6 Downing Pl✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645093 · record updated Aug 5, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$465,000
$172 / sqft · est. $3,018/mo →
5beds
3baths
2,700sqft
16days on market

6 Downing Pl, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 1955 · MERRY POINT ESTATES

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Extremely well taken care of & nicely updated golf view 5 bedroom, 3 baths brick home in quiet neighborhood. Split level w/ open concept main floor, large kitchen w/ granite counter tops, matching appliances & generous bar height counter top looking into large living area w/ huge picture windows framing backyard view of James River CC Golf Course. Home has newly refinished original hardwood floors in living & bedrooms, tile in kitchen and baths, tile & vinyl on bottom floor. Great outdoor living with patio. Windows, roof, floors, kitchen, bath, HVAC updates all in the last 15 years. Convenient to river front, CNU, Mariner's Museum, & PFAC.

Listing courtesy of Steffanie Battles · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10645093

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

6 Downing Place is a five-bedroom, three-bath home in Newport News offering 2,700 square feet of living space on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Built in 1955, it carries the solid bones of mid-century construction with room for a growing household to spread out comfortably.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms in a 1955-built home is genuinely rare — most houses of that era top out at three. That extra space changes the math entirely: a dedicated home office, a guest suite, a playroom, and still bedrooms to spare. Add three full baths and 2,700 square feet, and 6 Downing Place offers a footprint that typically shows up in much newer construction at a much steeper price point.

MERRY POINT ESTATES and the Newport News real estate market

Downing Place sits in a residential pocket of midtown Newport News, a part of the city that has quietly held its character for decades. The streets here are lined with mature trees, and the neighborhood has the unhurried feel of a place where people stay put. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River and carries a lot of identity — it's a shipbuilding city, a military city, and increasingly a city with a genuine food and arts scene worth paying attention to. Christopher Newport University is close enough that the area benefits from the energy of a college campus without being overrun by it. The broader midtown corridor gives you access to Warwick Boulevard's full range of services while keeping you away from the congestion of the commercial strip. Neighbors here tend to be a mix of longtime residents, military families, and professionals who work across the Peninsula. It's the kind of address that feels established without feeling frozen in time.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from Downing Place. Einstein's coffee shop is just a mile away — a reliable morning stop before the commute. For dinner, you have three solid options within a mile: The Commons, Regattas, and Discover the Abstractions, all clustered near the Christopher Newport University campus. When you want to get outside, Blount Point Cemetery's quiet walking paths are only six-tenths of a mile away, and CNU Volleyball Court and The Great Lawn are both under a mile — easy options for a weekend afternoon. The combination of walkable green space and nearby dining makes the immediate area feel more complete than most suburban addresses.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a 16-minute drive from Downing Place — whether your orders are to Fort Eustis or Langley AFB, the commute is straightforward on either end. Five bedrooms gives your household room to breathe through a PCS, and a VA loan is a natural fit for a property at this price point and size. Newport News has welcomed military families for generations, and this neighborhood reflects that stability.

For families upgrading

If your current home has outgrown your family, 6 Downing Place answers that directly. Five bedrooms and three full baths across 2,700 square feet means everyone gets their own space — kids, guests, a home office, whatever the next chapter requires. The 1955 construction means the rooms are generously proportioned, not carved up the way newer builds sometimes are. And the neighborhood's maturity means the trees are grown, the streets are calm, and the community is already established.

More buyer questions

How far is 6 Downing Place from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Fort Eustis side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes away, and Langley AFB is about 17 minutes — both via straightforward Peninsula routes with minimal highway complexity.

What is the lot and street situation like at 6 Downing Place?

Downing Place is a quiet residential street in midtown Newport News, offering a low-traffic environment typical of the established neighborhoods in this part of the city.

Is 6 Downing Place in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.

Does 6 Downing Place have a garage?

Garage details for this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a walkthrough, as configurations on mid-century homes in this area vary.

What are the closest parks and green spaces to 6 Downing Place?

Blount Point Cemetery's walking paths are just six-tenths of a mile away, and both CNU Volleyball Court and The Great Lawn are under a mile — all reachable on foot or with a very short drive.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Newport News inside and out. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walk-through of 6 Downing Place.

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

1955

Price / sqft

$172

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,640/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10645093

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,700
Stories
2
Flooring
Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
10
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Split-Level, Tri-Level
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Full

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
MERRY POINT ESTATES
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Hidenwood

Hidenwood is an established residential neighborhood in Newport News, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and mix of single-family homes.

$350K

Median sale · 12 mo

$208

Sold $/sq ft

39d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$86K

HH income

63.1%

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

$3,018/mo

Principal & interest

$2,413

Property tax

$470

Home insurance

$136

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

100% of $465,500

City assessment record · taxes $5,640/yr

Land share of assessed value

25% — $115,500

Improvements $350,000 · 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

$345,000$680,000

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.

24 Langhorne RD · 0.3 mi · 2,526 sqft$490,000 sold 2026-03
79 Queens CT · 0.5 mi · 2,770 sqft$560,000 sold 2026-05
5 Lantern CIR · 0.4 mi · 2,902 sqft$680,000 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$465,000

Price / Sq Ft

$172

Annual Taxes

$5,640

Monthly Tax

$470

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.21%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 20, 2026$465,000
Price reducedAug 5, 2026$465,000−$5,000
Currently listed$465,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$465,500

Land

$115,500

Improvement

$350,000

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.

Market tempo

16 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 6 Downing Pl in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 6 Downing Pl 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 6 Downing Pl?+
Yes — Freeman Center is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 6 Downing Pl?+
CNU Volleyball Court is about 0.7 miles away.
Does 6 Downing Pl have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 6 Downing Pl built?+
It was built in 1955, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Steffanie Battles · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10645093

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6 Downing Pl, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10645093 · 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.