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Newport NewsGLENDALE68 Sweetbriar Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10644451 · record updated Aug 13, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
68 Sweetbriar DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 - Main photo
$280,000
$137 / sqft · est. $1,909/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
2,040sqft
5days on market

68 Sweetbriar Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

SoldResidential · built 1994 · GLENDALE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1994

Price / sqft

$137

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,491/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10644451

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,040
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2300
Subdivision
GLENDALE
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

NVESTOR SPECIAL! Opportunity awaits for investors, flippers, landlords, and buyers looking to unlock serious value. Situated in a prime location with convenient access to Interstate 64, Christopher Newport University, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News Shipbuilding, Joint Base Langley Eustis, major shopping, dining, and some of the Peninsula's largest employment centers, this property is positioned in an area that continues to see strong housing demand. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, a long term rental investment, or a profitable resale opportunity, the potential here is undeniable. With strong surrounding values and a location that appeals to military personnel, shipyard workers, healthcare professionals, and university employees, the possibilities are endless. Investment opportunities in locations like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Bring your vision, creativity, and renovation plans to transform this property into something truly special. Cash or rehab loan only. Property is being sold strictly as is. Seller will make no repairs.

Listing courtesy of Aneta Krauz · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10644451

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

68 Sweetbriar Drive is a four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Newport News built in 1994, offering 2,040 square feet of living space with quick access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, everyday shopping, and a neighborhood park just steps away.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 68 Sweetbriar Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage — 2,040 square feet across four bedrooms — and a location that genuinely works for daily life. Deer Park sits 0.2 miles away, Harris Teeter is under a mile, and both Langley and Fort Eustis are reachable in roughly 15 minutes. That kind of convenience, wrapped in a quiet residential street, is harder to find than it looks.

GLENDALE and the Newport News real estate market

Sweetbriar Drive sits in the heart of Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River up to the York County line and carries a lot of personality along the way. This part of Newport News — zip code 23606 — trends toward established, tree-lined streets with a mix of 1980s and 1990s construction, giving the area a settled, mature feel without feeling dated. Neighbors tend to put down roots here, and it shows in the well-kept yards and steady foot traffic toward Deer Park. Newport News itself offers a full urban toolkit: a major shipyard, Christopher Newport University, the Virginia Living Museum, and a waterfront downtown that's been steadily reinvesting in itself. Getting around is straightforward — Interstate 64 is close, which means the broader Hampton Roads metro is genuinely accessible rather than just technically reachable.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from 68 Sweetbriar Drive. Harris Teeter is 0.6 miles out, Food Lion is 0.8 miles, and Anand Bazaar — great for international pantry staples — is also within a mile. For a quick bite, Tacos Oaxaca food truck and Popeyes are both about half a mile away. Coffee runs are covered by a Starbucks at 0.7 miles and a McDonald's at 0.6 miles. Fitness options are unusually plentiful this close to home: Peninsula STEM Gym, Pilates Etc, and Luckie Fit Studios are all within 0.6 miles. And Deer Park, with its playground, is practically in your backyard at just 0.2 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 14 minutes away from 68 Sweetbriar Drive — close enough to make the daily commute manageable and short enough to get home fast when it matters. The four bedrooms give growing families real room to spread out, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than many expect.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and 2,040 square feet give a growing family the space to actually live — not just exist — in a home. Add a half-bath for guests, a park within walking distance for weekend afternoons, and a grocery store less than a mile away, and 68 Sweetbriar Drive starts to feel less like a step up and more like the place you've been working toward.

More buyer questions

How far is 68 Sweetbriar Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 14 minutes by car, and the Fort Eustis side is about 16 minutes — both without significant highway time, which makes the commute more predictable than many Hampton Roads routes.

What is the square footage and layout of 68 Sweetbriar Drive?

The home offers 2,040 square feet with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 1994 as a single-family residential property.

Where is the nearest grocery store to 68 Sweetbriar Drive?

Harris Teeter is the closest at 0.6 miles, with Food Lion and Anand Bazaar both within 0.8 miles — so you're never far from a full shopping run.

Is there a park near 68 Sweetbriar Drive?

Deer Park is just 0.2 miles away, and Deer Park Playground is 0.3 miles — both walkable from the front door, with President's Lawn another option at 0.6 miles.

Does this area of Newport News have a flood risk?

Flood zone information for 68 Sweetbriar Drive is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out to get your questions answered and find out what ownership here could look like for you.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Glendale

Glendale is an established residential neighborhood in central Newport News, set in the 23606 area near J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Virginia State Route 312) and within reach of the Jefferson Avenue corridor.

$365K

Median sale · 12 mo

$197

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$89K

HH income

57.9%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,909/mo

Principal & interest

$1,453

Property tax

$374

Home insurance

$82

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$287,500$516,500

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.

119 Longwood DR · 1.7 mi · 2,047 sqft$516,500 sold 2026-06
5 White Oak DR · 1.7 mi · 1,854 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-05
517 Catalpa DR · 2.2 mi · 2,000 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-08

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$280,000

Price / Sq Ft

$137

Annual Taxes

$4,491

Monthly Tax

$374

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.60%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 8, 2026$280,000
Price increasedAug 13, 2026$280,000+$15,000
SoldAug 12, 2026$280,000

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 68 Sweetbriar Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.2/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 68 Sweetbriar Dr 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.
Does 68 Sweetbriar Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 68 Sweetbriar Dr built?+
It was built in 1994, per the listing record.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Aneta Krauz · KW Coastal Virginia Chesapeake · REIN MLS #10644451

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68 Sweetbriar Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10644451 · 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.