Why this home stands out
What sets 733 Gunby Road apart is its combination of compact, manageable square footage and an exceptionally convenient location. You're within a mile of groceries, a fitness studio, a neighborhood park, and a waterfront pier — all without the complexity of a large home to maintain. For buyers who want easy daily logistics and quick base access, this address delivers both in a single package.
COURTNEY TRACE and the Newport News real estate market
733 Gunby Road sits in the northern section of Newport News, a city that stretches along the western shore of the James River and anchors the western end of Hampton Roads. This part of Newport News has a lived-in, unpretentious character — tree-lined streets, modest lot sizes, and neighbors who tend to stay put. The surrounding blocks feel residential and quiet without being remote, which is a balance that's harder to find than it sounds. Newport News itself is one of the larger cities in Virginia, home to a working shipyard, a respected art museum, and a park system that runs for miles along the James River. The city's street grid here connects you quickly to Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard, two of the main north-south corridors, so getting around the Peninsula is genuinely straightforward. Whether you're commuting to Joint Base Langley-Eustis or heading downtown for dinner, 733 Gunby Road keeps you well-connected.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from Gunby Road. Game's Farmers Market is just 0.6 miles away, and both OceanGate FoodMart & Deli and a Walmart Neighborhood Market are within 0.8 miles for quick grocery runs. When you want to eat out, Cafe Taylor and Taco Bell are nearby, and OceanGate doubles as a deli option. Wawa and Anderson's Newport News handle your coffee needs within a mile. For staying active, Flow and Grow Fitness is 0.7 miles out, Ivy Farms Park is a short 0.4-mile walk, and James River Pier — a great spot for fishing or an evening stroll — is only 0.6 miles away. Dog owners will appreciate the Dog Park at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, just 0.7 miles from the front door.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 11 minutes away by car, and Fort Eustis is reachable in about 20 minutes — putting 733 Gunby Road squarely inside a practical commute zone for both Air Force and Army households. A VA loan can make this 3-bedroom home even more accessible, and the low-maintenance footprint means less time on upkeep and more time with your family between deployments.
For first-time buyers
At 1,209 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths, 733 Gunby Road is sized right for a first purchase — enough room to live comfortably without taking on more home than you need. Groceries, a park, and a fitness studio are all within a mile, so you're stepping into a neighborhood where daily life genuinely works from day one.
More buyer questions
How far is 733 Gunby Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 11 minutes by car from 733 Gunby Road. Fort Eustis is about 20 minutes in the other direction.
What grocery stores are closest to 733 Gunby Road?
Game's Farmers Market is the nearest at 0.6 miles, with OceanGate FoodMart & Deli and a Walmart Neighborhood Market both about 0.8 miles away — all reachable in just a few minutes.
Is 733 Gunby Road 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 most accurate and up-to-date designation.
What parks are near 733 Gunby Road?
Ivy Farms Park is just 0.4 miles away, making it an easy walk. James River Pier is 0.6 miles out, and the Dog Park at Sandy Bottom Nature Park is 0.7 miles from the address.
Does 733 Gunby Road have an HOA?
There is no HOA associated with 733 Gunby Road, so you won't have monthly association fees or community rule restrictions to navigate.
Want to know more about 733 Gunby Road or explore similar homes in Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out today.
