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Newport NewsALL OTHERS AREA 107797 Old Oyster Point Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10634481 · record updated Jul 18, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
797 Old Oyster Point RD, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23602 - Main photo
$260,000
$186 / sqft · est. $1,683/mo →
2beds
2baths
1,395sqft
29days on market

797 Old Oyster Point Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

SoldResidential · built 1955 · ALL OTHERS AREA 107

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home nestled in the heart of Newport News, Virginia. This cozy residence offers 1395 square feet of comfortable living space, ideal for anyone looking for their new home. Enjoy a fenced in backyard, perfect for pets or outdoor gatherings. Additionally, a spacious detached garage provides ample storage and is offered "as is" . With its location and practicality, don't miss the chance to make this your new home! Schedule a viewing today!

Listing courtesy of Sabrina Thomas · RE/MAX Elevate · REIN MLS #10634481

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 797 Old Oyster Point Road — a two-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1955 in Newport News, Virginia. At 1,395 square feet, it offers a compact, manageable footprint with quick access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and everyday conveniences literally steps from the front door.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this address apart is its almost absurd walkability for Newport News. Groceries, a deli, a cheesesteak spot, and a Starbucks are all within a quarter mile — no car required for daily errands. Add an 11-minute drive to Langley AFB and a 16-minute run to Fort Eustis, and you have a location that quietly punches well above its square footage.

ALL OTHERS AREA 107 and the Newport News real estate market

Old Oyster Point Road sits in a well-established corridor of Newport News — a city that stretches from the James River to the York River and carries a deep shipbuilding and military heritage. This part of town is practical and unpretentious: older homes on manageable lots, local businesses within walking distance, and a no-fuss, get-things-done energy that longtime residents appreciate. If you're exploring newport news va real estate, this stretch offers the kind of location that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate — proximity to everything without the traffic maze. Newport News is home to one of the largest naval complexes on the East Coast, and that military presence shapes the city's rhythm in the best ways: stable employment, a transient-friendly culture, and strong community infrastructure. The city's waterfront parks, Peninsula Town Center, and easy access to I-64 round out a lifestyle that balances suburban comfort with genuine urban convenience.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy here. Food Lion is just 0.2 miles away for full grocery runs, and Miller's Neighborhood Market at 0.3 miles covers quick fill-ins. Straight Outta Philly is right at your doorstep for a serious cheesesteak fix, while Hoss's Deli — Seafood & Oyster Bar is a short 0.1-mile walk for local flavor. Starbucks is 0.2 miles out when you need a proper coffee run. For fitness, Trainerspace757 is 0.3 miles away. A 7-Eleven sits 0.1 miles out for those late-night essentials. Honestly, you could handle most of a Tuesday without ever starting the car.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB) is an 11-minute drive, and Fort Eustis comes in at 16 minutes — making 797 Old Oyster Point Road a practical choice for service members at either installation. VA loan eligibility can stretch your buying power here, and BAH rates for the Hampton Roads area align well with this price point. Short commutes mean more time at home between deployments and duty days.

For first-time buyers

If you're looking at homes in newport news va for the first time, 797 Old Oyster Point Road offers a low-maintenance two-bedroom, two-bath layout that doesn't overwhelm. The 1955 build gives it character without the sprawl of a larger home, and the walkable location means you're not entirely dependent on a second car. It's a sensible, livable starting point in a city with real long-term staying power.

More buyer questions

How far is 797 Old Oyster Point Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB)?

The drive to Langley AFB runs about 11 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer residential options to the flight line side of the base.

How far is 797 Old Oyster Point Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis)?

Fort Eustis is approximately 16 minutes away by car, a straightforward commute that keeps you well within the practical range most service members prefer.

What is the square footage and layout of 797 Old Oyster Point Road?

The home offers 1,395 square feet with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms — a compact, efficient layout built in 1955 that suits individuals, couples, or small households.

Is 797 Old Oyster Point Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the most accurate assessment.

Are there grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance of 797 Old Oyster Point Road?

Yes — Food Lion is 0.2 miles away, Miller's Neighborhood Market is 0.3 miles out, and restaurants including Straight Outta Philly and Hoss's Deli are within a tenth of a mile, making this one of the more walkable addresses in the area.

Curious whether 797 Old Oyster Point Road fits your next chapter? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Newport News corridor well — reach out and let's talk through it.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1955

Price / sqft

$186

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,092/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634481

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,395
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Floor Furn, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 107
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, 2 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Port Warwick

Port Warwick is one of Newport News' most distinctive addresses: a walkable, new-urbanist village built on a traditional street grid in the City Center / Oyster Point area, with its entrance at Jefferson Avenue and Loftis Boulevard.

$415K

Median sale · 12 mo

$215

Sold $/sq ft

29d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$65K

HH income

25.8%

Owner-occupied

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

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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

$1,683/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$258

Home insurance

$76

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

Asking vs. assessment

104% of $249,600

City assessment record · taxes $3,092/yr

Land share of assessed value

23% — $56,900

Improvements $192,700 · assessor record ✓

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

$282,000$330,000

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.

220 Robinson DR · 1.7 mi · 1,442 sqft$282,000 sold 2026-05
118 Groome RD · 1.9 mi · 1,400 sqft$327,000 sold 2026-04
616 Martire CIR · 1.8 mi · 1,275 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$186

Annual Taxes

$3,092

Monthly Tax

$258

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.19%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$260,000
Price reducedJul 18, 2026$260,000−$5,000
SoldJul 17, 2026$260,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$249,600

Land

$56,900

Improvement

$192,700

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 797 Old Oyster Point Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Joseph H. Saunders Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 797 Old Oyster Point Rd 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 797 Old Oyster Point Rd?+
Yes — Trainerspace757 is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 797 Old Oyster Point Rd?+
Food Lion is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Straight Outta Philly (0 mi).
Does 797 Old Oyster Point Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 797 Old Oyster Point Rd 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.

The people

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

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Sabrina Thomas · RE/MAX Elevate · REIN MLS #10634481

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797 Old Oyster Point Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10634481 · 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.