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8 E Commodore DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23608 - Main photo
$331,000
$221 / sqft · est. $2,081/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,500sqft
16days on market

8 E Commodore Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

SoldResidential · built 1941 · ALL OTHERS AREA 108

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to your new home! Beautiful open floor plan fully renovated ranch with 3 beds and 2 baths. With a brand new roof, new HVAC system for peace of mind. The interior thoughtfully designed with brand new LVP floors throughout common areas, new carpet in bedrooms, brand new kitchen cabinets and granite, new top of the line stainless steel appliances and both bathrooms thoughtfully designed with modern touches. Ample backyard with a 1 car detached garage.

Listing courtesy of Steffanie Battles · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10636991

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

A 1941-built, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on East Commodore Drive in Newport News, Virginia, sitting steps from the Noland Trail and Mariners' Museum Park. At 1,500 square feet, it offers a compact, character-rich footprint with quick access to both sides of Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 8 E Commodore Drive apart is its rare proximity to one of Hampton Roads' most beloved green spaces — the Noland Trail at the Mariners' Museum and Park is literally 0.2 miles away. Add a mid-century home with genuine architectural character, a walkable cluster of dining and fitness options, and sub-20-minute drives to two major military installations, and this address covers a lot of ground in a compact package.

ALL OTHERS AREA 108 and the Newport News real estate market

East Commodore Drive sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News, Virginia, where tree-lined streets and early-20th-century homes give the area a grounded, lived-in feel that newer subdivisions rarely replicate. The surrounding blocks are a mix of long-time homeowners and young families drawn to the neighborhood's calm pace and surprisingly strong walkability. Anyone browsing homes for sale in Newport News Virginia will notice that this corridor punches above its weight — you're within half a mile of parks, restaurants, and fitness studios, yet the street itself stays peaceful. Newport News as a city brings a lot to the table: a diverse economy anchored by the Newport News Shipbuilding yard, a growing arts and dining scene, and consistent infrastructure investment. Warwick County history runs deep here, and that heritage shows in the older home stock and mature tree canopy that define streets like this one.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely convenient from 8 E Commodore Drive. Groceries are covered by Walmart Neighborhood Market and OceanGate FoodMart & Deli, both under a mile away. When you want to eat out, Faraja Gardens & Grill and Farmers Table of Newport News are each about 0.6 miles, with Port Arthur Chinese Restaurant rounding out the options nearby. Coffee runs are easy at Column 15 at the Mariners' or Warwick Restaurant, both well under a mile. Fit Bodies Unlimited is just 0.4 miles for workouts, and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Atma and Arts Ballet Academy are both under a mile. Best of all, the Noland Trail at the Mariners' Museum and Park is a 0.2-mile walk, with Causey's Mill Park only slightly farther.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 14 minutes away via the Langley side and roughly 18 minutes to the Fort Eustis gate — a commute that works for most duty schedules. A VA loan can make a home like this especially accessible, and the stable Newport News market means you're building equity in a city with real long-term demand. Shorter commutes leave more time for the Noland Trail right down the street.

For first-time buyers

A 1941 home at 1,500 square feet is a manageable starting point — enough room to grow into without the overwhelming scale of a larger property. The walkable location near parks, restaurants, and grocery stores means you're not car-dependent for daily errands. A VA loan, if you qualify, can reduce upfront costs significantly, making a character-filled home in an established Newport News neighborhood genuinely within reach.

More buyer questions

How far is 8 E Commodore Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 14 minutes by car, while the Fort Eustis gate is about 18 minutes — both straightforward drives with minimal highway complexity.

What is the Noland Trail and how close is it to this address?

The Noland Trail is a 5-mile loop around Lake Maury at the Mariners' Museum and Park, widely regarded as one of the best walking and running trails in Hampton Roads — and it's just 0.2 miles from 8 E Commodore Drive.

Is 8 E Commodore Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this property is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the specific parcel.

Does this property have a homeowners association?

Based on available records, this property does not appear to be governed by a mandatory HOA, though you should confirm current status during the due-diligence period of any transaction.

What architectural style is the home at 8 E Commodore Drive?

Built in 1941, the home reflects the modest, practical residential architecture common to mid-century Newport News — typically characterized by straightforward massing, covered entries, and durable construction methods of that era.

Curious about 8 E Commodore Drive or other Newport News properties? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through your options.

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

1941

Price / sqft

$221

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,200/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636991

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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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

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

$2,081/mo

Principal & interest

$1,717

Property tax

$267

Home insurance

$97

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

$230,000 – $339,000

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.

13 Paddock DR · 0.7 mi · 1,531 sqft$339,000 sold 2026-05
67 Ferguson LN · 0.7 mi · 1,402 sqft$290,000 sold 2026-03
23 Beaconsdale LN · 0.4 mi · 1,244 sqft$261,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$331,000

Price / Sq Ft

$221

Annual Taxes

$3,200

Monthly Tax

$267

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.97%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 20, 2026$331,000—
Price increasedJul 6, 2026$331,000+$11,000
SoldJul 6, 2026$331,000—

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 8 E Commodore Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 8 E Commodore Dr 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 8 E Commodore Dr?+
Yes — Fit Bodies Unlimited - Newport News is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 8 E Commodore Dr?+
Noland Trail - The Mariners' Museum and Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 8 E Commodore Dr?+
Walmart Neighborhood Market is about 0.9 miles away. The closest dining on record is Faraja Gardens & Grill (0.5 mi).
Does 8 E Commodore Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 8 E Commodore Dr built?+
It was built in 1941, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Steffanie Battles · 1st Class Real Estate Flagship · REIN MLS #10636991

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8 E Commodore Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10636991 · 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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