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$279,000
$279 / sqft · est. $1,727/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,000sqft
1days on market

728 Center Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

New ListingResidential · built 1999 · ALL OTHERS AREA 107

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

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

At a glance

728 Center Ave is a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1999 and offering 1,000 square feet of living space just 12 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis — a practical, well-located option for military and civilian households alike.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 728 Center Ave apart is its combination of a manageable footprint and a location that genuinely delivers. At 1,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, the layout uses every square foot efficiently. The 1999 build year means you're working with systems and construction that are a generation newer than much of the surrounding housing stock, and the quick shot to Langley AFB makes daily commutes straightforward.

ALL OTHERS AREA 107 and the Newport News real estate market

728 Center Ave sits in Newport News, a city that stretches from the James River waterfront all the way up to the York County line and carries a lot of personality along the way. This part of Newport News — central, accessible, and unpretentious — is the kind of area where neighbors know each other and errands don't require a long drive. The city itself is one of the larger independent cities in Virginia, home to a working waterfront, a respected arts scene anchored by the Virginia Living Museum and the Mariners' Museum, and a road network that connects you north toward Hampton and south toward Suffolk without much drama. Center Ave puts you close to the everyday infrastructure of the city: grocery options, pharmacies, and local dining are all within a short radius. For anyone weighing a Newport News address, this location threads the needle between affordability and convenience in a way that's hard to replicate further out.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from Center Ave. Grocery runs are quick, with multiple options reachable in under ten minutes. The Newport News City Center area — with its mix of dining, retail, and green space — is a short drive away. Patrick Henry Mall covers most big-box shopping needs. Riverside Regional Medical Center provides major healthcare nearby. For outdoor time, Newport News Park offers hundreds of acres of trails, fishing, and open space that's genuinely hard to find at this scale this close to a city center. Coffee shops and casual dining spots dot the surrounding corridors.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is roughly 12 minutes from the front door, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 17 minutes out — both well within the range that makes daily base access manageable without eating your whole morning. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and the three-bedroom layout gives a growing military household the space it needs without overextending on square footage or upkeep.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms, two full baths, and a 1999 build in Newport News — this is the kind of entry point that makes sense on paper and in practice. The floor plan is compact enough to keep utility costs and maintenance in check, but large enough to grow into. If you're weighing your first purchase in Hampton Roads, Center Ave offers a real address in a real neighborhood without the compromises that often come at this price tier.

More buyer questions

How far is 728 Center Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 728 Center Ave to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts it well within the range most service members target when looking for off-base housing in the Hampton Roads area.

How far is 728 Center Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is about 17 minutes from 728 Center Ave by car. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion that affects longer Hampton Roads commutes.

What is the square footage and layout of 728 Center Ave?

The home offers 1,000 square feet of living space configured across three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. It was built in 1999, giving it relatively modern construction compared to much of the surrounding neighborhood stock.

Is 728 Center Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 728 Center Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 728 Center Ave?

Newport News Park — one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast — is accessible within a short drive and offers trails, a reservoir, fishing, and open recreation space. Smaller neighborhood green spaces and recreational corridors are also woven throughout this part of the city.

Want to know more about 728 Center Ave or explore comparable homes in Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan 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

1999

Price / sqft

$279

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,378/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10643397

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

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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

$1,727/mo

Principal & interest

$1,448

Property tax

$198

Home insurance

$81

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

$100,000 – $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.

7501 River RD #16D · 1.1 mi · 1,000 sqft$207,000 sold 2026-04
15 Towne Square DR · 1 mi · 1,100 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-05
7501 River RD #14C · 1.1 mi · 1,100 sqft$192,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$279,000

Price / Sq Ft

$279

Annual Taxes

$2,378

Monthly Tax

$198

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 8, 2026$279,000—
Currently listed—$279,000—

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.

Market tempo

1 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 728 Center Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Crittenden Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). 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.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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

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728 Center Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23605 · MLS #10643397 · 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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