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$235,000
$178 / sqft · est. $1,549/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,322sqft
76days on market

716 Tanbark Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

Under ContractResidential · built 1963 · IVY FARMS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1963

Price / sqft

$178

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,129/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10639915

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,322
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Foyer, Screened Porch
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Privacy,Wood Fence

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
0.2100
Subdivision
IVY FARMS
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Opportunity awaits in this all-brick ranch located in the established Ivy Farms neighborhood. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and over 1,300 square feet, this home features hardwood floors, a spacious living room with a brick fireplace, and a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of room for gathering. Enjoy outdoor living with a screened porch, deck, privacy-fenced backyard, and mature shade trees. Additional highlights include an attached garage, storage shed, and convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes. Bring your vision and make this well-built home your own! Property being sold AS IS.

Listing courtesy of Kimberly Plourde · EXIT Realty Central · REIN MLS #10639915

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Meet 716 Tanbark Drive — a 1,322-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bath ranch in Newport News built in 1963. Everyday errands are steps away, Joint Base Langley-Eustis is eleven minutes out, and the 23601 zip code keeps you close to everything the Peninsula has to offer.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23601, homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School, and homes for sale zoned for Deer Park Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Ivy Farms homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 716 Tanbark Drive apart is its rare combination of walkable convenience and quick base access in a zip code where that pairing is genuinely hard to find. Groceries, coffee, and a fitness studio are all within a half-mile, while the single-story ranch layout — practical and easy to maintain — gives you the kind of floor plan that works across every stage of life. No steep stairs, no wasted square footage.

IVY FARMS and the Newport News real estate market

Tanbark Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News where mid-century ranches line tree-shaded streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The 23601 zip code occupies the central spine of the Peninsula, which means you're equidistant from the waterfront energy of downtown Newport News and the retail corridors along Jefferson Avenue. Newport News itself is one of Hampton Roads' most livable cities — a working port town with a genuine arts scene, miles of riverfront trail, and a cost of living that still makes sense. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News often land here once they realize how much neighborhood you get for the price. The city's parks system is well-maintained, the road network connects you to I-64 without drama, and the mix of long-time residents and newer arrivals gives the area a grounded, unpretentious feel that's hard to manufacture.

What's nearby

Daily life at 716 Tanbark Drive is genuinely low-effort. Game's Farmers Market and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are both within 0.3 miles for quick grocery runs, and OceanGate FoodMart & Deli is just a few blocks further. Coffee before work means a stop at Anderson's Newport News — a local favorite — or the Wawa just down the road. When it's time to move, Flow and Grow Fitness is 0.3 miles away, with Luckie Fit Studios and Fit Bodies Unlimited rounding out your options nearby. Ivy Farms Park and Teardrop Park, both under a mile, give you green space for weekend mornings without getting in the car.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — both the Langley Air Force Base side and the Fort Eustis side — is reachable in eleven and nineteen minutes respectively, making 716 Tanbark Drive a practical choice for active-duty households. A VA loan pairs naturally with a no-HOA ranch like this one, and the single-story layout handles PCS transitions and changing family needs without friction. Families weighing homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School and homes for sale zoned for Deer Park Elementary School will find this address squarely in that zone.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, a three-bedroom ranch with two full baths and no wasted square footage is about as approachable as it gets. The 1,322-square-foot footprint is manageable without feeling cramped, and the walkable amenities mean you can ease into the rhythms of owning without a car trip for every errand. Among Newport News homes for sale in this price range, a move-in-sized ranch this close to groceries and green space is worth a serious look.

More buyer questions

How far is 716 Tanbark Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley Air Force Base gate is approximately eleven minutes away under normal traffic conditions, while the Fort Eustis side of the joint base runs about nineteen minutes — both straightforward Peninsula commutes with no bridge-tunnel involved.

What zip code is 716 Tanbark Drive in, and what does that mean for location?

The property sits in the 23601 zip code, which covers a central stretch of Newport News and puts you within easy reach of I-64, downtown Newport News, and the retail and dining corridors along Jefferson Avenue — one of the more connected positions on the Peninsula.

Is 716 Tanbark Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check there for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.

What grocery stores are near 716 Tanbark Drive?

Game's Farmers Market and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are both within 0.3 miles, and OceanGate FoodMart & Deli is just 0.4 miles away — three solid options without leaving the immediate neighborhood.

Does 716 Tanbark Drive have an HOA?

This property does not carry an HOA, which means no monthly association fees and no board approval required for most exterior changes or improvements you might want to make.

Ready to see 716 Tanbark Drive in person? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's get you scheduled.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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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

Ivy Farms

Ivy Farms is an established neighborhood in central Newport News, set within the 23601 ZIP code off Warwick Boulevard and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard near Christopher Newport University.

$310K

Median sale · 12 mo

$176

Sold $/sq ft

10d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$56K

HH income

48.9%

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

$1,549/mo

Principal & interest

$1,219

Property tax

$261

Home insurance

$69

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

Asking vs. assessment

93% of $252,700

City assessment record · taxes $3,129/yr

Land share of assessed value

24% — $60,500

Improvements $192,200 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$170,000 – $318,000

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.

116 Latham DR · 1.1 mi · 1,294 sqft$170,000 sold 2026-02
735 SEDGEFIELD DR · 1.2 mi · 1,401 sqft$318,000 sold 2026-06
702 Sedgefield DR · 1.1 mi · 1,183 sqft$258,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$235,000

Price / Sq Ft

$178

Annual Taxes

$3,129

Monthly Tax

$261

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.33%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 16, 2026$235,000—
Currently listed—$235,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

7% below assessment

Total Assessed

$252,700

Land

$60,500

Improvement

$192,200

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

Is 716 Tanbark Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Deer Park Elementary (VaHome School Score 8.9/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Warwick (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 716 Tanbark 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.
Is there a gym near 716 Tanbark Dr?+
Yes — Flow and Grow Fitness is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 716 Tanbark Dr?+
Ivy Farms Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 716 Tanbark Dr?+
Game's Farmers Market is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is OceanGate FoodMart & Deli (0.5 mi).
Does 716 Tanbark Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 716 Tanbark Dr built?+
It was built in 1963, 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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