10 days on market
$294,500
701 Forrest Dr
Newport News, Virginia 23601
MLS# 10637128 · QUIET VILLAGE · Newport News VA
Updated Jun 8, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,891/mo
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Price / sq ft
$237
1,241 sq ft
Days on market
10
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1959
67 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,241
Garage
Yes
About this home
Full of character and possibility, this classic brick ranch offers the kind of opportunity that's becoming harder to find. Situated on an oversized lot, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a spacious living area and hardwood floors throughout much of the home, including beneath the carpeting. The attached 1-car garage and the oversized detached 2-car garage, with electrical service and loft space, provide incredible…
Listed by Barbie Summers · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
VaHome Team property overview
701 Forrest Drive is a 1,241-square-foot, three-bedroom ranch in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1959 and sitting just 12 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Compact, practical, and close to everyday conveniences, it's a solid foothold in a well-established peninsula neighborhood.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 701 Forrest Drive apart is its combination of genuine mid-century bones and unbeatable proximity to Langley AFB — rare at this square footage. The 1959 construction means a single-story layout with no wasted space, a full bath, and three real bedrooms. Add a walkable cluster of grocery options, fitness centers, and green space within half a mile, and daily life here runs on easy mode.
QUIET VILLAGE and the Newport News real estate market
Forrest Drive sits in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Newport News that developed steadily through the late 1950s and early 1960s — and it shows in the best way. The streets are wide, the lots are established, and neighbors tend to stick around. This part of Newport News carries a working-class pride: people know each other, yards are kept, and the pace feels unhurried without feeling isolated. You're in the central belt of the city, which means you're equidistant from the waterfront to the south and the commercial corridors to the north. Newport News as a whole is one of Hampton Roads' most underrated cities — a place with deep shipbuilding history, genuine community character, and a geography that puts you within reach of the entire region without the traffic burden of Virginia Beach or Norfolk. The Deer Park area nearby adds a layer of green space that softens the suburban grid nicely.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely walkable from 701 Forrest Drive. Dunkin' is just a tenth of a mile away for your morning coffee, and McDonald's and Wendy's are both within two blocks. Sin Fronteras Latin Store and CIA Grocery II Corporation are each 0.3 miles out, offering specialty and everyday grocery options, while a full Food Lion sits 0.7 miles away. For fitness, Peninsula STEM Gym, Pivot Performance, and Tidewater Performance Center are all within half a mile. Deer Park Playground and Deer Park are reachable in under ten minutes on foot, and Robinson-Bruton Park rounds out the green space options at 0.7 miles.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 12 minutes away — close enough for a short commute whether you're stationed at the Langley side or Fort Eustis. A VA loan can make this three-bedroom a straightforward purchase, and the single-story layout means no stairs to navigate during long duty days. The neighborhood is stable and well-established, which matters when PCS orders eventually come back around.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms, one bath, and 1,241 square feet of single-story living — 701 Forrest Drive is exactly the kind of no-frills, honest home that makes a strong first purchase. There's nothing to decode architecturally, nothing overly complex to maintain, and the location keeps your daily cost of living manageable. It's a real home in a real neighborhood, and that's a genuinely good place to start.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 701 Forrest Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 12 minutes by car, and the Fort Eustis side is about 17 minutes — both straightforward drives with no major highway bottlenecks under normal conditions.
What is the property type and size at 701 Forrest Drive?
701 Forrest Drive is a single-family residential home with 1,241 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and one full bath, built in 1959 on a single-story footprint.
Is 701 Forrest Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
Where can you grocery shop near 701 Forrest Drive?
Sin Fronteras Latin Store and CIA Grocery II Corporation are both 0.3 miles away, and a Food Lion is 0.7 miles out — so you have multiple grocery options within easy reach without needing to plan a special trip.
Are there parks near 701 Forrest Drive?
Yes — Deer Park Playground is 0.5 miles away, Deer Park itself is 0.6 miles, and Robinson-Bruton Park is 0.7 miles, giving you a solid range of outdoor options all within a short walk or quick drive.
Want to see 701 Forrest Drive in person or talk through the numbers? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's set something up.
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Location & Neighborhood
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,241
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$294,500
Price / Sq Ft
$237
Annual Taxes
$3,322
Monthly Tax
$277
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.13%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 29, 2026 | $294,500 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $294,500 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched Jun 7, 2026.
Total Assessed
$269,100
Land
$62,700
Improvement
$206,400
Parcel ID: 214000233
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About buying in Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span from historic Hilton Village's English-Tudor cottages (23601) to brand-new construction in Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point (23606), to affordable family homes in Denbigh and Riverside (23608). As one of the longest cities in the U.S. — stretching over 30 miles along the James River — Newport News effectively contains three distinct real estate markets: the lower peninsula (23601-23607) closer to Hampton and Williamsburg, with established neighborhoods and pre-war homes; the middle peninsula (23608, 23606) with modern subdivisions and Oyster Point's office park; and the upper peninsula (23602, 23603) closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. Newport News' biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding — Virginia's largest industrial employer, building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis portion) is also in Newport News. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High, with Menchville historically among the top performers. Median home prices run $250K-$450K with select luxury inventory in Riverside and Port Warwick exceeding $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,891/moPrincipal & interest
$1,528
Property tax
$277
Home insurance
$86
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 Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · MLS# 10637128
Data provided by REIN MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
$294,500
701 Forrest DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23601
Newport News, Virginia 23601
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