Room to spread out, inside and out! This ranch sits on nearly half an acre with a fenced backyard and an oversized detached 2-car garage with a workshop: 717 sq ft for cars, a boat, tools or hobbies. Inside, everything is on one level, with wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a walk-in closet and a bonus office/study. Spend your evenings on the large screened porch. The furnace and A/C are new, so the big-ticket systems are already done. City water and sewer, no HOA, and a central Newport News location close to shopping, dining and major commuting routes. A single-family home with this much land and garage space is hard to find in this price range. Bring your ideas and make it yours. Schedule your showing today! Some photos are virtually staged or digitally enhanced.
Listing courtesy of Sara Oubre · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10649867
Three-bedroom, one-bath home built in 1955 on a quiet Newport News street. About 1,330 square feet with classic mid-century character. Just 13 minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making it convenient for base commuters.
This 1955 home sits on an established residential block in Newport News with mature trees and steady neighbors. The floor plan offers three bedrooms and a full bath plus half bath, giving you flexible living space. Original hardwood floors and vintage details reflect the era's solid construction. A detached garage provides storage and parking. The lot is a manageable size—easy to maintain but with room for a garden or outdoor project.
PARK VIEW and the Newport News real estate market
Madison Avenue runs through a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood where homes reflect decades of stability. You'll find a mix of mid-century single-family houses, each with its own character and setback from the street. The block has the feel of a place where people stay, with established yards and a neighborhood rhythm. Newport News itself is a working waterfront city with deep shipbuilding roots and a strong military presence. Getting around is straightforward: major routes like Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard connect you to shopping, dining, and services. The city sits between Hampton and Williamsburg, so day trips are easy. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Newport News will notice the range of neighborhoods and price points; this address offers solid bones and a central location. The area also includes homes for sale in 23605 across various styles and eras.
What's nearby
Daily errands are close by. A grocery store and pharmacy are within a short drive on nearby commercial corridors. Parks with playgrounds and walking paths sit a few minutes away, offering outdoor space without the yard work. Restaurants and casual dining options dot the surrounding area. The waterfront and downtown Newport News—with museums, shops, and the harbor—are about 10 minutes away. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly 13 minutes north, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 15 minutes south.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
About 13 minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and 15 minutes to NSA Hampton Roads, this home offers a reasonable commute for base personnel. VA loan financing is widely available in this market, and the home's age and condition support straightforward financing. Move-in readiness depends on your inspection, but the solid 1955 structure has proven durability.
Room to grow
Three bedrooms give you a master suite, a guest room, and a home office or third bedroom for flexible use. The 1,330-square-foot layout spreads across a single floor, making it easy to navigate and supervise. A detached garage provides storage beyond the home itself. The lot size allows for a modest garden or future outdoor improvements without overwhelming maintenance demands.
More buyer questions
How far is 7205 Madison Avenue from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
About 13 minutes by car, depending on traffic and which gate you use. It's a reasonable commute for base personnel.
What year was this home built?
1955. The home reflects mid-century construction standards and carries original character details like hardwood floors.
Are there homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School and homes for sale zoned for Carver Elementary School in this area?
Yes. This address falls within those zones. Check with the local education authority for current boundary details.
Does the home have a garage?
Yes, a detached garage provides parking and storage space separate from the main home.
What is the lot size?
The lot is a manageable residential size typical of 1950s neighborhoods—large enough for a small garden but not so big that maintenance becomes overwhelming.
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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
24min·11.2mi
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NSA HR
Navy
33min·22.6mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
30min·21.4mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
28min·20.9mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
27min·18.2mi
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
15.8 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.
Newmarket Village is a settled part of central Newport News. It sits near where Jefferson Avenue meets Mercury Boulevard. Most homes are classic single-family houses.
$216KMedian sale · 12 mo
$232Sold $/sq ft
11dDays on market
3For sale now
$51KHH income
46%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
$1,745/mo
Principal & interest
$1,400
Property tax
$266
Home insurance
$79
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
Price context: similar nearby homes$110,000 – $268,990The 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.
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.
86 days on market: read it in context
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7205 Madison Avethis home
$269,900
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Questions buyers ask
Is 7205 Madison Ave in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 7205 Madison Ave 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 7205 Madison Ave?
Yes — BGR8 Fitness & Performance is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 7205 Madison Ave?
Highland Court Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 7205 Madison Ave?
Dollar General is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.1 mi).
Does 7205 Madison Ave have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 7205 Madison Ave built?
It was built in 1955, 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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