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3beds
1baths
1,112sqft
57days on market

723 Center Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

Under ContractResidential · built 1950 · MORRISON

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1950

Price / sqft

$183

HOA

None

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10618241

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,112
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Porch
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Front Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
MORRISON
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT

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

About this home

Diamond in the rough with strong potential. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath one-story home sits on a generous 10,019 sq ft (.23 acre) lot. Value is primarily in the land, making this a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to renovate. Conveniently located in Newport News near the shipyard, bus routes, shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities. Easy access to major employment centers and major thoroughfares. Sold as-is, where-is. Seller to make no repairs.

Listing courtesy of James Clinton · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10618241

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A classic 1950 three-bedroom home on Center Avenue puts you twelve minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, with groceries, local eats, and a gym all within half a mile. At 1,112 square feet, it's a practical, well-located footprint in one of Newport News's established residential pockets.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1950, this single-family home carries the solid bones of mid-century construction — the kind of straightforward layout that's easy to live in and easy to make your own. The location does a lot of the heavy lifting: you're a short drive from two major military installations, surrounded by everyday conveniences at walkable distances, and planted on a quiet residential street that's been part of Newport News for generations.

MORRISON and the Newport News real estate market

Center Avenue sits in the Hilton neighborhood of Newport News, a mature, tree-lined community on the city's lower peninsula that has anchored working families for decades. Streets here are wide, lots are generous for the era, and neighbors tend to stay — which gives the area a settled, unhurried character you don't always find closer to the water. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River and carries serious economic weight: Huntington Ingalls Industries, the region's healthcare corridor, and a growing arts scene along the waterfront all call this city home. If you're comparing homes for sale in Newport News, the Hilton area offers a compelling mix of proximity to bases, proximity to everyday services, and genuine neighborhood texture that newer subdivisions often lack. The 23605 zip code has been a go-to for military households and longtime locals alike, and it's not hard to see why once you spend a few days here.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are genuinely easy from 723 Center Ave. Quick Pick is just 0.1 miles away, and Wilcox Produce & Seafood — a local favorite for fresh catches — is 0.2 miles out. Uncle Nick's rounds out your grocery options at half a mile. For a quick bite, Douries and Rick's Cheese Steak Shop are both 0.1 miles away, and Anna's Pizza is a short walk at 0.4 miles. InZane Fitness is 0.3 miles out if you prefer a neighborhood gym, with F.I.T. Vision and Total Fitness also nearby. Municipal Lane Park and Hilton Community Garden, both at 0.5 miles, give you green space close to home, and the Four Chaplains Memorial is less than a mile away.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is twelve minutes from the front door — a commute that matters when you're weighing a VA loan purchase against the cost of living closer to base. NSA Hampton Roads is seventeen minutes out, which keeps both installations in easy reach. Families comparing Newport News homes for sale near Langley will find this location hard to beat for sheer daily convenience.

For first-time buyers

If you're working through your first purchase, 723 Center Ave offers something valuable: a manageable 1,112-square-foot layout that doesn't overwhelm, in a zip code where homes for sale in 23605 tend to attract steady interest. The 1950 construction means character without the complexity of a fixer-upper, and the walkable block of restaurants and groceries means you're not car-dependent from day one.

More buyer questions

How far is 723 Center Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs about 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That's one of the shorter base commutes you'll find among Newport News homes for sale in this price tier.

Is 723 Center Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any insurance implications.

What schools serve 723 Center Ave?

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School and homes for sale zoned for Carver Elementary School will find this address falls within those attendance zones — see the Schools tile for full details.

Does 723 Center Ave have a garage?

The property record does not indicate a garage for this home. Street parking and any off-street surface parking available on the lot would be your options.

How far is 723 Center Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 17 minutes away by car, making this address a workable choice for personnel assigned to either installation.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this zip code well. Reach out to get a straight answer on what 723 Center Ave looks like for your situation.

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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

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Hilton Village

Hilton Village is one of Newport News' most storied neighborhoods, laid out beginning in 1918 as one of the nation's first federally funded planned communities, built to house workers during the World War I expansion of Newport News Shipbuilding.

$275K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

19d

Days on market

1

For sale now

$71K

HH income

49.6%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$1,113/mo

Principal & interest

$1,053

Property tax

$0

Home insurance

$59

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$140,900 – $246,000

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.

5913 Marshall AVE · 1.6 mi · 1,100 sqft$210,100 sold 2026-04
624 Briarfield RD · 1.7 mi · 1,087 sqft$233,000 sold 2026-08
704 James DR · 1.7 mi · 1,018 sqft$165,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$203,000

Price / Sq Ft

$183

Annual Taxes

N/A

Monthly Tax

N/A

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

N/A

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 15, 2026$203,000—
Currently listed—$203,000—

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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 723 Center Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Huntington Middle (VaHome School Score 1.1/10), Denbigh (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 723 Center 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 723 Center Ave?+
Yes — InZane Fitness is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 723 Center Ave?+
Municipal Lane Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 723 Center Ave?+
WILCOX PRODUCE & SEAFOOD is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Douries (0.2 mi).
Does 723 Center Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 723 Center Ave built?+
It was built in 1950, 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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723 Center Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23605 · MLS #10618241 · 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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