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$310,000
$198 / sqft · est. $2,021/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,566sqft
2days on market

72 Arden Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

Under ContractResidential · built 1964 · IVY FARMS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this updated brick ranch on a spacious corner lot in Ivy Farms, offering easy one-level living with 3 bedrooms plus a flexible bonus room—perfect for a home office, gym, or playroom. The open-concept layout features a cozy fireplace and a stylish kitchen with granite countertops and a center island, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Fresh paint throughout makes this home truly move-in ready. Additional features include a privacy-fenced backyard, 50-amp RV hookup off a paved driveway and water softener system. Located near schools, shopping, and major roadways, this home blends comfort, function, and convenience in a well-established neighborhood.

Listing courtesy of Raquel Elliott · NextHome Coast to Country RE · REIN MLS #10637619

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

72 Arden Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,566-square-foot home built in 1964 in Newport News, Virginia. Sitting close to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, everyday conveniences, and green space, it offers a grounded, practical base for daily life on the Virginia Peninsula.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 72 Arden Drive apart is its combination of compact, manageable square footage and genuine proximity to two major installation gates — Langley AFB is roughly 11 minutes away and Fort Eustis about 20. The 1964 build era means solid mid-century bones, and the surrounding blocks sit close enough to the James River corridor that parks and waterfront access are a short drive or walk rather than a weekend project.

IVY FARMS and the Newport News real estate market

72 Arden Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River up through the heart of the Virginia Peninsula. This part of Newport News carries the character of an established, mid-century neighborhood — tree-lined streets, modest lots, and neighbors who tend to stick around. The blocks near Arden Drive feel unhurried without being remote; you're close to arterial roads that connect you quickly to the rest of the city and beyond. Newport News itself offers a lot of range: shipyard industry, military presence, waterfront parks along the James, and a downtown that has seen steady reinvestment. The 23601 zip code places you on the northern end of the city, which keeps the commute to Langley AFB genuinely short and puts you within reasonable reach of Hampton and the broader Hampton Roads metro. For a city of its size, Newport News punches above its weight in terms of outdoor access, cultural institutions, and everyday infrastructure — and this address puts you near enough to all of it to feel connected.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Arden Drive. Flow and Grow Fitness is just 0.3 miles away, and Ivy Farms Park is at the same distance — good for a morning run or an afternoon outside. OceanGate FoodMart & Deli and Cafe Taylor are both within 0.4 miles for quick bites, and Wawa is a half-mile out for coffee and grab-and-go needs. Game's Farmers Market and Tienda Latina La Fortuna add fresh and specialty grocery options within 0.6 miles. Cups and Claws Cat Cafe and Lounge is a genuinely unique neighborhood spot, also under a mile. James River Pier is about a mile out — a solid destination for fishing, a walk, or just watching the water.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 11 minutes from the front door, making 72 Arden Drive a practical choice for active-duty families stationed at Langley AFB. Fort Eustis is roughly 20 minutes in the other direction. A VA loan can make this kind of well-located, move-friendly home even more accessible — and the short commute window is hard to beat on a busy duty day.

For first-time buyers

At 1,566 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 72 Arden Drive is sized right for a first home — enough room to grow into without feeling overwhelming. The 1964 build gives you a solid foundation, and the walkable access to parks, groceries, and fitness options means you won't need to drive for every errand. It's a real neighborhood with real infrastructure around it.

More buyer questions

How far is 72 Arden Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley AFB gate is approximately 11 minutes from 72 Arden Drive under typical traffic conditions. The Fort Eustis side of the installation is about 20 minutes away.

What is the square footage and layout of 72 Arden Drive?

The home offers 1,566 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It was built in 1964 as a single-family residential property.

Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 72 Arden Drive?

Ivy Farms Park is just 0.3 miles away, Teardrop Park is under a mile, and James River Pier — a waterfront spot along the James River — is about 1.0 mile from the address.

Is 72 Arden Drive in a flood zone?

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

What grocery and dining options are within walking distance of 72 Arden Drive?

OceanGate FoodMart & Deli is 0.4 miles away, Game's Farmers Market and Tienda Latina La Fortuna are within 0.6 miles, and Cafe Taylor is also just 0.4 miles out for a sit-down bite.

Want to know more about 72 Arden Drive or the surrounding Newport News market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.

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

1964

Price / sqft

$198

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,869/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637619

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

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

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

$2,021/mo

Principal & interest

$1,609

Property tax

$322

Home insurance

$90

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

$245,500 – $355,900

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.

609 Birch DR · 0.7 mi · 1,487 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-03
44 Cedar LN · 1.5 mi · 1,566 sqft$355,900 sold 2026-06
50 Belmont RD · 0.8 mi · 1,339 sqft$306,900 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$310,000

Price / Sq Ft

$198

Annual Taxes

$3,869

Monthly Tax

$322

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 10, 2026$310,000—
Currently listed—$310,000—

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.

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 72 Arden Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Sedgefield Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 72 Arden 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 72 Arden Dr?+
Yes — Flow and Grow Fitness is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 72 Arden Dr?+
Ivy Farms Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 72 Arden Dr?+
OceanGate FoodMart & Deli is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is OceanGate FoodMart & Deli (0.4 mi).
Does 72 Arden Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 72 Arden Dr built?+
It was built in 1964, per the listing record.

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

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Raquel Elliott · NextHome Coast to Country RE · REIN MLS #10637619

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72 Arden Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10637619 · 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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