Why this home stands out
What sets 610 Mclawhorne Drive apart is its combination of mid-century bones and genuine proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis — one of the closest residential options you'll find at this size in the area. The 1950 construction means solid, straightforward architecture without the complexity of newer builds, and the compact 1,000-square-foot footprint keeps day-to-day living simple and manageable.
ALL OTHERS AREA 107 and the Newport News real estate market
610 Mclawhorne Drive sits within Newport News, a city that stretches along the western shore of the Hampton Roads harbor and carries a deep identity tied to shipbuilding, military history, and working waterfront life. This part of Newport News has a grounded, established feel — the kind of neighborhood where houses have been lived in and loved for decades, and the streets have a settled, unhurried character. Residents here are a mix of long-timers and newcomers drawn by the city's affordability and its central position within the broader Hampton Roads region. You're close enough to the water to feel it in the air, and the city's parks, waterfront access points, and local commercial corridors are all within easy reach. Newport News connects naturally to the rest of Hampton Roads via Interstate 64 and Jefferson Avenue, so whether you're heading toward Hampton, Williamsburg, or Norfolk, the geography works in your favor.
What's nearby
Daily errands and routines are straightforward from Mclawhorne Drive. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are accessible along Jefferson Avenue and nearby commercial corridors within a short drive. Newport News Park — one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast — is a few miles away and offers trails, a disc golf course, and open green space. The Newport News waterfront and Huntington Park beach provide easy outdoor escapes. For dining and coffee, the Hilton Village neighborhood offers a walkable strip of local shops and restaurants just a short drive north.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 12 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 19 minutes out — making 610 Mclawhorne Drive a genuinely convenient home base for active-duty personnel. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here straightforward, and the compact footprint means lower utility and maintenance overhead during deployments or frequent PCS cycles.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 610 Mclawhorne Drive offers a manageable entry point — 1,000 square feet, three bedrooms, and a 1950 build that keeps things structurally simple. Newport News is one of the more accessible markets in Hampton Roads, and a home at this scale lets you build equity without overextending on square footage you don't yet need.
More buyer questions
How far is 610 Mclawhorne Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive from 610 Mclawhorne Drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 12 minutes under typical traffic conditions. That makes it one of the closer residential options in Newport News for personnel assigned to Langley AFB.
How far is 610 Mclawhorne Drive from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 19 minutes from 610 Mclawhorne Drive, depending on traffic along the connecting routes through Hampton.
What is the square footage and layout of 610 Mclawhorne Drive?
The home offers 1,000 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, built in 1950 as a single-family residential property.
Is 610 Mclawhorne Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which reflects the most current FEMA mapping data available.
Can a VA loan be used to purchase 610 Mclawhorne Drive?
Yes — as a single-family residential property in Virginia, 610 Mclawhorne Drive is generally eligible for VA loan financing, subject to the standard VA appraisal and condition requirements.
Curious whether 610 Mclawhorne Drive fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and get a straight answer.
