Bring the elbow grease. 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! Has clear termite and moisture letter and some subfloor, decking and garage wall repairs were just completed. Property being sold AS IS and priced for cosmetic upates needed. Perfect opportunity to build some sweat equity.
Listing courtesy of Kimberly Plourde · EXIT Realty Central · REIN MLS #10639915
Three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,322 square feet on a quiet Newport News street. Built in 1963, this home sits about 11 minutes from Langley AFB. Grocery stores and coffee shops are all within walking distance.
You'll find solid bones in this 1963-built home with three bedrooms and two full baths. The 1,322-square-foot layout works well for daily life. Location is the real win here—you're minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and surrounded by everyday conveniences. Game's Farmers Market and Walmart Neighborhood Market are just a short walk away. This is the kind of home that anchors homes for sale in 23601.
IVY FARMS and the Newport News real estate market
This Newport News address sits on a residential street where neighbors know each other and the pace is steady. The block has a mix of well-maintained homes from the 1960s and beyond. Tree-lined sidewalks give the area a settled, friendly feel. Newport News itself is a working waterfront city with deep military ties and a strong sense of community. Getting around is straightforward—major roads connect you to shopping, dining, and employment centers. The city's location on the Virginia Peninsula puts you between Hampton and Williamsburg. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Newport News will notice the blend of affordability and access to both military bases and civilian job centers. Parks and recreation are woven throughout the neighborhoods.
What's nearby
Daily errands are quick from this address. Game's Farmers Market and Walmart Neighborhood Market sit just 0.3 miles away for groceries. Wawa and 7-Eleven are equally close for coffee or a quick bite. Crown Fried Chicken rounds out the nearby dining options. For fitness, Flow and Grow Fitness is 0.3 miles away, with Luckie Fit studios and Fit Bodies Unlimited also nearby. Ivy Farms Park and Teardrop Park offer green space and recreation within a mile.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
About 11 minutes to Langley AFB and 19 minutes to Fort Eustis. VA loan financing is common in this area and works well for this price range. The home needs no major system repairs and is ready for occupancy. Proximity to the base means short commutes and easier shift scheduling.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms and two full baths give you room to spread out without overwhelming upkeep. The 1,322-square-foot footprint is manageable for your first mortgage. This neighborhood's stability and affordability make it a smart entry point into Newport News homes for sale.
More buyer questions
How far is 716 Tanbark Drive from Langley AFB?
About 11 minutes by car. Fort Eustis is roughly 19 minutes away.
What grocery stores are closest to this address?
Game's Farmers Market and Walmart Neighborhood Market are both 0.3 miles away. OceanGate FoodMart & Deli is 0.4 miles down the street.
Are there parks nearby?
Yes. Ivy Farms Park is 0.6 miles away, and Teardrop Park is 0.7 miles away.
What attendance zones apply to this address?
This address falls within the zones for homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School and homes for sale zoned for Deer Park Elementary School.
Is there a coffee shop within walking distance?
Wawa and 7-Eleven are both 0.3 miles away. Anderson's Newport News is 0.5 miles away.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
23min·10.8mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
22min·14.2mi
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NSA HR
Navy
32min·22.5mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
29min·21.2mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
26min·20.8mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
23.2 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Ivy Farms is a settled neighborhood in central Newport News. It sits in the 23601 ZIP code off the Warwick and J. Clyde Morris Boulevards, near Christopher Newport University.
$312KMedian sale · 12 mo
$179Sold $/sq ft
15dDays on market
4For sale now
$56KHH income
48.9%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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 & historyComparables
Asking vs. assessment93% of $252,700City assessment record · taxes $3,129/yr
Land share of assessed value24% · $60,500Improvements $192,200 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$166,000 – $292,000The 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.
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:
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.
142 days on market: read it in context
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CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby
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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 9/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Warwick (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). 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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