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4beds
2.1baths
1,871sqft
1days on market

81 Shannon Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

New ListingResidential · built 1971 · WARWICK RIVER EST.

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1971

Price / sqft

$192

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,289/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10654865

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,871
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3600
Subdivision
WARWICK RIVER EST.
Zoning
RES
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Welcome to Warwick River Estates! This charming Colonial offers beautiful original hardwood floors, a spacious family room with fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, and a kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and ensuite bath, plus three additional bedrooms and a full bath. Enjoy the large, fully fenced backyard with a patio, playground area, and firepit, well suited for entertaining. The oversized two-car garage provides plenty of storage. Conveniently located near Fort Eustis, I-64, Busch Gardens, Langley AFB, U.S. Coast Guard Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Warwick River. Don't miss this amazing opportunity! Bring your vision the price reflects its potential!

Listing courtesy of Weddy Carter · Action Realty · REIN MLS #10654865

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

81 Shannon Drive is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1971 with 1,871 square feet. Fort Eustis is about four minutes away. Denbigh Park is just half a mile down the road. There is a lot to like about this address.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23608, homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School, and homes for sale zoned for Stoney Run Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Warwick homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

The 1971 build gives this home solid bones and a floor plan that puts four bedrooms upstairs and living space below. Two full baths plus a half bath means the morning routine stays smooth. The Denbigh section of Newport News is one of the city's most established corridors, and this address sits right in the middle of it. Fort Eustis is four minutes away by car. That kind of proximity to a major installation is genuinely hard to find.

WARWICK RIVER EST. and the Newport News real estate market

Shannon Drive sits in the Denbigh area of Newport News — one of the city's most mature and well-connected neighborhoods. The streets here are lined with mid-century homes on established lots, and the overall feel is settled and low-key. Denbigh Park is half a mile away, giving you green space and walking paths without a long drive. Newport News stretches along the Virginia Peninsula from the James River to the York River, and Denbigh is positioned near the northern end. That placement makes it easy to reach both Fort Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Interstate 64 runs nearby, opening up the rest of Hampton Roads in under thirty minutes. Downtown Newport News, the waterfront, and the Virginia Living Museum are all reachable without leaving the city. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Newport News will notice that Denbigh delivers solid access without the congestion of the city's southern corridors. The neighborhood has a rhythm to it — quiet streets, mature trees, and a community that has been here long enough to know itself.

What's nearby

Denbigh Park anchors the immediate area and is just half a mile from the front door. It offers open fields, walking trails, and room to spread out on any given afternoon. Fort Eustis — officially part of Joint Base Langley-Eustis — is about four minutes away, making this one of the closest residential pockets to the installation. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes north. Daily errands are easy along the Denbigh commercial corridor, where grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants cluster along Jefferson Avenue. The zip code puts you in a well-supplied part of the city, and homes for sale in 23608 consistently draw attention for exactly that reason.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Fort Eustis is about four minutes from 81 Shannon Drive — as short a commute as you will find in this part of the Peninsula. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown adds a second installation option at roughly fourteen minutes. VA loan financing is widely used in this zip code, and the established neighborhood means the home is ready to move into without a long renovation runway.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms and two and a half baths at a 1971 build gives you more space than most first entries into homeownership. The floor plan separates sleeping areas from living areas, which makes the square footage feel larger than the number suggests. Denbigh Park is half a mile away. The Denbigh corridor has the grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants you need without requiring a long drive for basics.

More buyer questions

How far is 81 Shannon Drive from Fort Eustis?

Fort Eustis, part of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, is about four minutes from 81 Shannon Drive by car. That makes this one of the closest residential streets to the installation on the Peninsula.

How far is 81 Shannon Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes north of 81 Shannon Drive. The route follows Jefferson Avenue and connects easily to Route 17.

Is 81 Shannon Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What school zone does 81 Shannon Drive fall in?

Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School and homes for sale zoned for Stoney Run Elementary School will want to verify current zoning directly with Newport News Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Where is the nearest park to 81 Shannon Drive?

Denbigh Park is the closest green space, sitting just half a mile from the front door. It includes open fields and walking paths.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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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

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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

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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

$2,330/mo

Principal & interest

$1,867

Property tax

$357

Home insurance

$105

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$360,000 – $415,000

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.

507 Colony RD · 1.7 mi · 1,885 sqft$400,000 sold 2026-04
461 Harcourt PL · 1.9 mi · 1,890 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-06
341 Malden LN · 2.1 mi · 1,927 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$359,900

Price / Sq Ft

$192

Annual Taxes

$4,289

Monthly Tax

$357

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.19%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 25, 2026$359,900—
Currently listed—$359,900—

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.

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Is 81 Shannon Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Knollwood Meadows Elementary (VaHome School Score 4/10), Mary Passage Middle (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Denbigh (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 81 Shannon 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.
Does 81 Shannon Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 81 Shannon Dr built?+
It was built in 1971, per the listing record.

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