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6beds
3.1baths
3,200sqft
91days on market

85 Waterview Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1974 · WARWICK RIVER EST.

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1974

Price / sqft

$152

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,334/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10638306

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,200
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Sun Room, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Backup Generator, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
Above Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Zoned
Cooling
16+ SEER A/C, Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3100
Subdivision
WARWICK RIVER EST.
Zoning
R2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Pet on Premises

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

About this home

2 Primary Bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, 3200 square feet (includes heated and cooled sunroom)! Beautiful yard featuring 2 sheds w/electric. OPTIONAL chicken coop w/ electric. Enjoy the huge den and sunroom (added 2020) downstairs. Seller will give $5000 towards new counters w/full price offer. Upstairs features 2 primary bedrooms, 1 w/fireplace and 2 big closets (1 walk in). Lots of eave storage! Apple and peach trees, blackberries in back.

Listing courtesy of Kitty Holzbach · Mission Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10638306

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

85 Waterview Drive is a six-bedroom, 3.1-bath home in Newport News with 3,200 square feet built in 1974, sitting less than a mile from Denbigh Park and just four minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis — a rare combination of space, access, and everyday convenience.

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Why this home stands out

Six bedrooms in a single-family home is genuinely uncommon, and 85 Waterview Drive delivers that headroom without pushing you far from anything. The 1974 construction era means solid bones and generous room proportions you rarely find in newer builds at this square footage. Add a half-bath on top of three full baths, and the layout handles large households or frequent guests without the usual morning-bathroom math.

WARWICK RIVER EST. and the Newport News real estate market

Waterview Drive sits in the Denbigh section of Newport News — a well-established part of the city where the streets are lined with mature trees and the neighbors tend to stay for decades. Denbigh has a lived-in, unpretentious character: ranch homes and two-stories from the 1960s through 1980s, wide lots, and a pace of life that feels genuinely residential rather than transitional. Newport News itself stretches from the James River up to the York County line, and Denbigh lands in the northern half — close to the water, close to the bases, and close enough to the Peninsula's commercial corridors that errands don't require a production. If you're comparing Newport News homes for sale and wondering which pocket of the city offers the best balance of space and proximity, Denbigh is a consistent answer. The 23608 zip code covers this corner of the city, and it's one of the more stable and family-oriented areas on the Peninsula.

What's nearby

Denbigh Park is half a mile away — a genuine neighborhood park with open green space that's easy to reach on foot or by bike. Beyond the park, the broader Denbigh corridor along Jefferson Avenue puts grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and coffee shops within a short drive. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is four minutes out, which makes the daily commute genuinely low-friction for service members stationed at Fort Eustis. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about fourteen minutes northeast — a reasonable pull for Yorktown-based personnel who want more square footage than the areas immediately surrounding the installation typically offer.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about as close as you get without living on post. For a military family weighing a VA loan purchase, 85 Waterview Drive checks the practical boxes hard: six bedrooms absorb PCS moves with kids, the BAH band for the area aligns well with the Peninsula market, and the fourteen-minute reach to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown keeps a second-base household from splitting the commute difference too painfully.

For families upgrading

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School and homes for sale zoned for Stoney Run Elementary School will find 85 Waterview Drive lands squarely in that zone — and the six-bedroom count means you're not immediately outgrowing the house the moment another kid arrives or a parent moves in. Three full baths plus a half keeps the morning rush manageable, and Denbigh Park half a mile away gives younger kids a real outdoor outlet close to home.

More buyer questions

How far is 85 Waterview Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately four minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this one of the closer off-post options for Fort Eustis personnel who want a full-sized single-family home.

How far is 85 Waterview Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes northeast via Jefferson Avenue and Route 17 — a manageable commute for Yorktown-based service members looking for more space on the Peninsula.

What is the flood zone status for 85 Waterview Drive?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance considerations.

Is there a park within walking distance of 85 Waterview Drive?

Yes — Denbigh Park is about half a mile away, an easy walk or short bike ride with open green space suitable for kids and outdoor recreation.

Are there homes for sale in 23608 with six or more bedrooms?

Six-bedroom single-family homes for sale in 23608 are relatively uncommon, which is part of what makes 85 Waterview Drive stand out in this zip code — 3,200 square feet across six bedrooms is a configuration that doesn't come up often in Denbigh.

Tom and Dariya Milan know the Denbigh market well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 85 Waterview Drive and get honest answers to every question you have.

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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

$3,103/mo

Principal & interest

$2,517

Property tax

$445

Home insurance

$141

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

Asking vs. assessment

110% of $439,600

City assessment record · taxes $5,334/yr

Land share of assessed value

19% — $82,500

Improvements $357,100 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$370,000 – $632,500

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.

936 Moyer RD · 0.3 mi · 3,500 sqft$462,000 sold 2026-04
835 Ventnor DR · 0.5 mi · 2,872 sqft$391,000 sold 2026-08
105 Linda DR · 1 mi · 3,119 sqft$632,500 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$485,000

Price / Sq Ft

$152

Annual Taxes

$5,334

Monthly Tax

$445

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.10%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 15, 2026$485,000—
Price reducedSep 14, 2026$485,000−$15,000
Currently listed—$485,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

10% above assessment

Total Assessed

$439,600

Land

$82,500

Improvement

$357,100

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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Market tempo

91 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Is 85 Waterview 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 85 Waterview 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.
Are there parks near 85 Waterview Dr?+
Denbigh Park is about 0.4 miles away.
Does 85 Waterview Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 85 Waterview Dr built?+
It was built in 1974, per the listing record.

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85 Waterview Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10638306 · 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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