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$230,000
$170 / sqft · est. $1,482/mo →
4beds
1.1baths
1,352sqft
22days on market

634 42nd St, Newport News, VA 23607

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · ALL OTHERS AREA 106

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This charming 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod offers a welcoming feel with a clean, refreshed interior and a layout that provides flexibility for a variety of living needs. The home features an inviting mix of character and modern style throughout, creating a move-in-ready feel without losing its charm. Two bedrooms are located downstairs with two additional bedrooms and a half bath upstairs. Enjoy relaxing evenings out back on the large deck overlooking the spacious fenced backyard. Conveniently located near I-64, Mercury Blvd, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this home offers comfort, space, and accessibility all in one.

Listing courtesy of Brooke Waddell · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10637091

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

634 42nd Street is a four-bedroom, 1940-built home in Newport News, Virginia — compact, practical, and positioned just minutes from NSA Hampton Roads. With 1,352 square feet, a half-bath in addition to the full bath, and everyday conveniences within a short walk, this address punches above its footprint.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 634 42nd Street apart is its rare combination of a four-bedroom layout inside a modest 1,352-square-foot footprint — a configuration that was common in 1940s construction and is genuinely hard to find today. Add in a 12-minute commute to NSA Hampton Roads and NSA Northwest Annex, plus walkable food and green space, and the address delivers a lot of daily practicality in one place.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

634 42nd Street sits in the South Newport News corridor — a working-class, historically rooted section of the city that grew up alongside the shipbuilding industry and has been home to generations of Hampton Roads families. The streets here are laid out in a straightforward grid, lots are manageable in size, and neighbors tend to know each other. It's the kind of area where front porches still get used. Newport News itself stretches from the James River up to the York County line and carries a lot of identity — it's a shipbuilding city, a military city, and a waterfront city all at once. The 634 42nd Street block sits in the southern portion, close to the industrial and maritime heritage that defines this part of Virginia. City services, transit routes, and commercial corridors are all accessible without a long drive. If you want a home with roots in a real neighborhood rather than a newer subdivision, this part of Newport News delivers that authentically.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from 634 42nd Street. Chic-A-Sea Restaurant is just 0.1 miles away for a quick meal, and Lee Lee's Comfort Cuisine is around the corner at 0.2 miles. Burger King rounds out the fast options at 0.3 miles. For groceries, Solo Mart and Tieda Hispana are both 0.4 miles out, with Piggly Wiggly at 0.6 miles. Newsome Park North, Huntington Heights, and 47th Street & Warwick Minipark are all within half a mile for outdoor time. The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School Athletic Facility is practically next door at 0.1 miles — a convenient option for staying active.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads and NSA Northwest Annex are both a 12-minute drive from 634 42nd Street — a commute that stays manageable even during busy operational periods. The four-bedroom layout gives you room for a home office or a dedicated space for kids, and the VA loan program is a natural fit for this price range. It's a practical base for a military household that needs space without a long commute.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 634 42nd Street offers a four-bedroom footprint that most first-time buyers don't expect to find. The 1940 construction gives the home real bones, and the walkable surroundings mean you're not entirely car-dependent from day one. A VA loan can make the path to ownership here even more accessible for eligible buyers.

More buyer questions

How far is 634 42nd Street from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 12 minutes from 634 42nd Street by car. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the heavier Newport News traffic corridors.

What is the square footage and layout of 634 42nd Street?

The home offers 1,352 square feet with four bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms — a layout built in 1940 that prioritizes bedroom count over open common space.

Is 634 42nd Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.

Are there parks or green spaces near 634 42nd Street?

Yes — Newsome Park North, Huntington Heights, and 47th Street & Warwick Minipark are all within half a mile of the address, giving you walkable outdoor options.

Does 634 42nd Street have a garage or off-street parking?

Parking details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct visit to the home.

Want to see 634 42nd Street in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and they'll set up a walkthrough at your convenience.

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

$170

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,653/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637091

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

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

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

$1,482/mo

Principal & interest

$1,193

Property tax

$221

Home insurance

$67

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

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

$180,000 – $305,000

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.

2128 Roanoke AVE · 1.2 mi · 1,354 sqft$285,000 sold 2026-05
1151 18th ST · 1.4 mi · 1,359 sqft$268,990 sold 2026-04
2010 Roanoke AVE · 1.3 mi · 1,300 sqft$180,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$230,000

Price / Sq Ft

$170

Annual Taxes

$2,653

Monthly Tax

$221

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.15%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 28, 2026$230,000—
Currently listed—$230,000—

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

22 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 634 42nd St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Newsome Park Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Crittenden Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 634 42nd St 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 634 42nd St?+
Yes — Newport News Shipbuilding Building 601 - Apprentice School Athletic Facility is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 634 42nd St?+
Newsome Park North is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 634 42nd St?+
Solo Mart is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Chic-A-Sea Restaurant (0.1 mi).
Does 634 42nd St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 634 42nd St 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.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Brooke Waddell · Real Broker LLC · REIN MLS #10637091

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634 42nd St, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10637091 · 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.

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