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Newport News › WINDSOR GREAT PARK › 706 Balthrope Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10639841 · record updated Jul 1, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$349,900
$201 / sqft · est. $2,260/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,745sqft
15days on market

706 Balthrope Rd, Newport News, VA 23608

Under ContractResidential · built 1969 · WINDSOR GREAT PARK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This beautifully updated and meticulously maintained home offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern improvements. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence features formal living and dining areas, cozy family room with fireplace, and a bright all-season sunroom for relaxing or entertaining year-round. Major updates include a 25-year architectural roof that is only 6 years old, energy-efficient tilt-out windows, and newer siding and gutters installed just 2 years ago. The water heater is only 4 years old, and a new electrical panel was recently installed. New interior paint throughout, brand-new carpet on the stairs and second floor, updated kitchen and remodeled first-floor half bath. The large backyard provides plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or pets. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, highways, military bases, and Newport News Shipbuilding, this exceptional home combines quality updates, generous living space, and an unbeatable location.

Listing courtesy of Michael Remy · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10639841

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

706 Balthrope Road is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1969 with 1,745 square feet. It sits minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and offers straightforward access to everyday essentials across the city.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 706 Balthrope Road apart is its combination of genuine square footage, a practical half-bath on the main level, and a location that keeps two major military installations within a short drive. The 1969 construction era typically means solid bones — concrete block or frame construction with room proportions that feel livable rather than cramped. Four true bedrooms give households the flexibility to spread out, work from home, or host family.

WINDSOR GREAT PARK and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News is one of Hampton Roads' most geographically diverse cities, stretching from the James River waterfront up through established mid-century neighborhoods like the one surrounding Balthrope Road. This part of the city — zip code 23608 — sits in the northwestern corridor, a quieter residential pocket that trades urban density for tree-lined streets and a neighborhood pace that's hard to find closer to downtown. If you're exploring newport news virginia homes, this corridor consistently draws buyers who want proximity to the bases without the noise of living right outside the gate. Newport News carries the full infrastructure of a major Virginia city: a regional medical center, a robust park system anchored by Newport News Park, and a waterfront downtown that's seen steady reinvestment. The 23608 zip puts you near the city's greener, more spacious side while keeping you connected to everything the broader city offers.

What's nearby

Daily errands are manageable from Balthrope Road. Groceries, pharmacies, and big-box retail cluster along Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard, both reachable in under ten minutes. Newport News Park — one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast — is just a few miles away, offering trails, disc golf, camping, and open water. The James City County line sits close by, which means you're also within easy reach of Colonial Williamsburg and the broader Historic Triangle. For coffee and casual dining, the Denbigh corridor along Jefferson Avenue has a solid mix of local spots and familiar chains.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly eight minutes from 706 Balthrope Road, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown adds a second installation within thirteen minutes. That kind of dual-base access is genuinely rare and valuable for households that rotate assignments or have two service members. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward — and the commute math works in your favor from day one.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two and a half baths give a growing household real breathing room — dedicated space for kids, a home office, or a guest room without anyone doubling up. The 1969 build era in this part of Newport News tends to mean larger lot footprints and more separation between homes than newer infill construction offers. If you're browsing homes for sale in newport news and need space without sacrificing a manageable commute, Balthrope Road checks both boxes.

More buyer questions

How far is 706 Balthrope Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 706 Balthrope Road to the Fort Eustis gates is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter base commutes available in the 23608 zip code.

How far is 706 Balthrope Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about thirteen minutes from 706 Balthrope Road, making this address a practical option for households tied to either installation.

What is the flood risk situation for 706 Balthrope Road?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and any relevant details.

Is there an HOA associated with 706 Balthrope Road?

HOA status for this property should be confirmed during the due-diligence process, as community association structures in this part of Newport News vary by subdivision and can change over time.

What are the lot and structural basics at 706 Balthrope Road?

The home was built in 1969, offers 1,745 square feet across four bedrooms and two and a half baths, and is a residential single-family property in Newport News, Virginia 23608.

Ready to get a closer look at 706 Balthrope Road? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Newport News corridor well — reach out and let's walk through it together.

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

1969

Price / sqft

$201

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,103/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639841

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

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

$2,260/mo

Principal & interest

$1,816

Property tax

$342

Home insurance

$102

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

$247,200 – $375,000

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.

32 MENNONITE LN · 2.5 mi · 1,752 sqft$317,000 sold 2026-03
109 Opal DR · 2.4 mi · 1,649 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-04
686 Todd TRL · 2.5 mi · 1,664 sqft$314,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$349,900

Price / Sq Ft

$201

Annual Taxes

$4,103

Monthly Tax

$342

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.17%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 16, 2026$349,900—
Currently listed—$349,900—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 706 Balthrope Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (GreatSchools 6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 706 Balthrope Rd 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 706 Balthrope Rd?+
Yes — CrossFit Liquid is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 706 Balthrope Rd?+
Colony Pines Park is about 0.7 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 706 Balthrope Rd?+
Tindahan is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Subway (0.2 mi).
Does 706 Balthrope Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 706 Balthrope Rd built?+
It was built in 1969, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Michael Remy · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10639841

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706 Balthrope Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10639841 · 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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