Newport News › ALL OTHERS AREA 107 › 728 Center Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10643397 · record updated Aug 20, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

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$278,900

$279 / sqft · est. $1,727/mo →

3beds

2baths

1,000sqft

42days on market

728 Center Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

Name: 728 Center AVE, Newport News, Virginia 23605
Brand: 1st Class Real Estate Integrity
Price: 278900 USD
Availability: InStock

ActiveResidential · built 1999 · ALL OTHERS AREA 107

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1999

Price / sqft

$279

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,378/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10643397

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,000
Stories: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms: 1
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 5
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style: Ranch
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Chain Link

Utilities & systems

Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Electric
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.0800
Subdivision: ALL OTHERS AREA 107
Zoning: R4
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Newport News featuring a primary suite with an ensuite bath. Recent updates include new LVP flooring and carpet, fresh paint, a new HVAC system, and new water heater. The updated kitchen offers new soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been renovated with modern finishes and tiled showers. Enjoy the charming front porch, stained back deck, and fully fenced backyard, great for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near Christopher Newport University, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the MMMBT, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton Coliseum, grocery stores, shopping, dining, and major travel routes.

Listing courtesy of Imad Rayanne · 1st Class Real Estate Integrity · REIN MLS #10643397

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

728 Center Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1999 and offering 1,000 square feet of comfortable living space just 12 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis — a practical, well-located option in a city that keeps daily life moving.

Keep searching in Newport News

See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23605, homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School, and homes for sale zoned for Carver Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Hilton Village 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 728 Center Ave apart is the combination of a manageable footprint and a location that genuinely delivers. Three bedrooms and two full baths in a 1999-built home means you get modern construction standards without the age-related surprises of older stock. The 12-minute drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and 17-minute reach to NSA Hampton Roads puts two major installations well within a comfortable commute window — a real advantage in this part of Hampton Roads.

ALL OTHERS AREA 107 and the Newport News real estate market

Center Ave sits in a residential pocket of Newport News that reflects the city's working, practical character. Newport News stretches from the James River waterfront up through a series of established neighborhoods, and this address lands in the mid-city zone where things are close without feeling crowded. Streets here are lined with single-family homes across a range of eras, giving the area a lived-in, grounded feel rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision atmosphere. Newport News as a whole is one of the more affordable entry points into Hampton Roads homeownership, and the Center Ave corridor benefits from that — you're buying into a real city with real infrastructure, transit options, and a community that has been here for generations. The city's waterfront parks, downtown arts district, and extensive greenway system are all accessible from this address without a long haul across town.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from 728 Center Ave. Grocery options, pharmacies, and everyday retail are within a short drive along Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard, two of Newport News's main commercial corridors. Patrick Henry Mall is roughly 10 minutes away for larger shopping needs. Mariners' Museum Park, one of the region's standout green spaces, is a short drive and offers walking trails alongside the museum campus. For coffee and casual dining, the surrounding blocks have local spots as well as familiar chains, so you're not hunting far for a morning cup or a quick lunch.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

If you're PCS-ing to Joint Base Langley-Eustis or NSA Hampton Roads, 728 Center Ave puts you 12 and 17 minutes from each installation respectively. A VA loan can make this 3-bed, 2-bath home in Newport News a straightforward path to ownership — no scrambling for a place that fits your commute window and your family's needs.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms, two full baths, and a 1999 build in Newport News — 728 Center Ave is the kind of home that makes a first purchase feel achievable rather than overwhelming. The manageable square footage keeps upkeep realistic, and the location puts you close to everything without locking you into a long commute. A VA loan, if you qualify, can make the numbers work even better.

Schools

VaHome School Score

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

ElementaryCarver Elementary School
1.6/10
MiddleCrittenden Middle School
1.9/10
HighHeritage High School
3/10

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.

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.

$293K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

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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Neighborhood

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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

$1,727/mo

Down payment20% · $55,780

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,447

Property tax

$198

Home insurance

$81

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$155,000 – $252,500

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.

131 South AVE · 0.7 mi · 984 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-07

1106 74th ST · 1.3 mi · 1,000 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-08

1124 78th ST · 1.2 mi · 967 sqft$248,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$278,900

Price / Sq Ft

$279

Annual Taxes

$2,378

Monthly Tax

$198

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Jul 9, 2026	$278,900	—
Price reduced	Jul 18, 2026	$278,900	−$100
Currently listed	—	$278,900	—

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.

Market tempo

42 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 728 Center Ave in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.9/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 728 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.

Does 728 Center Ave have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 728 Center Ave built?+

It was built in 1999, 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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728 Center Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

Facts & features

About this home

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

ALL OTHERS AREA 107 and the Newport News real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

For military families relocating

For first-time buyers

More buyer questions

Schools

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Hilton Village

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Military Commute

Run the real carrying cost

Estimate your monthly payment

Judge value on real ground

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

42 days on market — read it in context

Questions buyers ask

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

See it in person — the record only says so much.