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806 Carnation DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23608 - Main photo
$325,000
$197 / sqft · est. $2,050/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,652sqft
96days on market

806 Carnation Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

SoldResidential · built 1965 · DENBIGH

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 806 Carnation Drive, located on a spacious corner lot in the heart of Denbigh. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home offers comfort and flexibility. Step inside to find brand new LVP floors flowing seamlessly throughout the home with a large living room that opens into the oversized eat-in kitchen, freshly painted and ready for its next owner. The primary suite is a true bonus, offering a separate entrance that would be perfect for an in-law suite or private guest space, complete with an updated bathroom and walk-in closet. Outside, you'll love the oversized detached garage, ideal for a workshop, storage or hobbies. Enjoy peace of mind with major updates including HVAC (2023), vapor barrier & dehumidifier (2023), new water line from the road to the home and two new water heaters. With its spacious lot, flexible layout and valuable updates already complete, this home is ready for you to move in and make it your own. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Kristin Schafer · AMW Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10621019

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

806 Carnation Drive is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home in Newport News's established Denbigh neighborhood, offering 1,652 square feet of living space built in 1965 on a quiet residential street — and just six minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 806 Carnation Drive apart is its unbeatable position in Denbigh: a mature, walkable neighborhood where daily errands are steps away, two military installations are within a quarter-hour drive, and the surrounding streets carry the kind of lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. A single-story layout on a 1965 foundation means solid construction and a floor plan that actually flows.

DENBIGH and the Newport News real estate market

Denbigh is one of Newport News's most recognizable communities — a broad, established district in the northern end of the city where mid-century ranches line tree-shaded streets and neighbors tend to stick around for decades. The area has a genuine sense of place: local shops, ethnic restaurants, and everyday conveniences are woven into the fabric rather than tucked behind a highway interchange. If you've been browsing newport news homes for sale and wondering where you get the most neighborhood for your investment, Denbigh consistently comes up in that conversation. Newport News itself stretches along the Virginia Peninsula between the James River and the York River, giving residents easy access to Hampton Roads' broader metro while maintaining a distinct, city-of-its-own identity. Parks, waterfront access, and a strong network of community anchors make Denbigh a place people choose deliberately — not just because it's convenient, though it certainly is that too.

What's nearby

Daily life at 806 Carnation Drive is genuinely easy. Far Eastern Food Store is just 0.2 miles away for specialty grocery runs, and Dollar General is 0.3 miles out for quick household needs. Hungry? Shibam Yemeni Kitchens and Qing Shu Spicy Hot Pot — Hibachi and Korean BBQ are both within 0.2 miles, offering serious variety without a drive. Coffee and a quick bite are covered by the nearby 7-Eleven (0.2 mi), with a Wawa just 0.7 miles out. For fitness, Modern American Mixed Martial Arts, Peninsula Boxing Academy, and American Iron Barbell Club Newport News are all within 0.7 miles — a rare concentration of training options for one neighborhood.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is six minutes from the front door — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere on the Peninsula. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown adds a second installation within 15 minutes. Whether you're using a VA loan, calculating BAH, or simply trying to minimize the daily drive in uniform, 806 Carnation Drive puts you in an exceptionally practical position.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring homes for sale Newport News VA and want a property that checks the practical boxes without overwhelming complexity, 806 Carnation Drive delivers. A single-story, 3-bed/2-bath layout in an established neighborhood means lower maintenance surprises, walkable errands, and a community that's been stable for generations — a solid foundation for a first chapter of homeownership.

More buyer questions

How far is 806 Carnation Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 806 Carnation Drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is approximately 6 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base addresses you'll find on the Peninsula.

How far is 806 Carnation Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 15 minutes from 806 Carnation Drive, a straightforward commute that keeps both installations within easy reach for dual-military households.

What is the Denbigh neighborhood like in Newport News?

Denbigh is a well-established, mid-century neighborhood in northern Newport News known for its tree-lined streets, diverse dining and shopping options, and a strong sense of long-term community — it's the kind of area where residents put down roots.

Is 806 Carnation Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for 806 Carnation Drive is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA map classification and what it means for insurance requirements.

What grocery and dining options are walkable from 806 Carnation Drive?

Far Eastern Food Store and Dollar General are both under 0.3 miles away, and Shibam Yemeni Kitchens and Qing Shu Spicy Hot Pot are within 0.2 miles — making everyday errands and meals genuinely walkable from the front door.

Want to see 806 Carnation Drive in person or get current market context for Denbigh? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail.

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

1965

Price / sqft

$197

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,230/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10621019

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,652
Stories
1
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Converted Gar, PBR with Bath, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Attic Fan, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link,Full
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
DENBIGH
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

Denbigh

Denbigh is an established residential neighborhood located in Newport News, Virginia, offering a mix of single-family homes and traditional residential properties.

$347K

Median sale · 12 mo

$196

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$93K

HH income

60.8%

Owner-occupied

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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$2,050/mo

Principal & interest

$1,686

Property tax

$269

Home insurance

$95

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

$225,000 – $335,000

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.

526 Spinnaker RD · 0.8 mi · 1,800 sqft$304,000 sold 2026-04
117 Linbrook DR · 0.8 mi · 1,516 sqft$298,000 sold 2026-04
892 Don Rett CIR · 1.3 mi · 1,680 sqft$335,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$325,000

Price / Sq Ft

$197

Annual Taxes

$3,230

Monthly Tax

$269

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.99%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 2, 2026$325,000—
SoldJul 2, 2026$325,000—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 806 Carnation Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Knollwood Meadows Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Mary Passage Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Denbigh (GreatSchools 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 806 Carnation 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 806 Carnation Dr?+
Yes — Modern American Mixed Martial Arts is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 806 Carnation Dr?+
Far Eastern Food Store is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is 7-Eleven (0.2 mi).
Does 806 Carnation Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 806 Carnation Dr built?+
It was built in 1965, 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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Listing courtesy of Kristin Schafer · AMW Real Estate Inc · REIN MLS #10621019

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806 Carnation Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10621019 · 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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