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Newport NewsFAWN LAKE854 Wilderness Way✓ Source: REIN MLS #10642438 · record updated Jul 12, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$384,000
$208 / sqft · est. $2,472/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
1,846sqft
32days on market

854 Wilderness Way, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1998 · FAWN LAKE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home for sale in Newport News with an open floor plan that's great for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level, new carpet upstairs, and fresh paint throughout—truly move-in ready. The kitchen features granite countertops and flows seamlessly into the main living and dining areas, creating a bright, connected space. All four bedrooms are located upstairs for added privacy, including a spacious primary suite. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Schedule your showing today and come see the updates in person!

Listing courtesy of Kathleen McKone · KW Allegiance · REIN MLS #10642438

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

854 Wilderness Way is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News built in 1998, offering 1,846 square feet of comfortable living space just eight minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and a short walk from Woodside Park.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 854 Wilderness Way apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and genuine neighborhood calm. You're under ten minutes from two major installations — Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — yet the street itself feels removed from the commuter grind. At 1,846 square feet across four bedrooms, there's real room to spread out, and the 1998 construction means the bones are solid without the quirks of an older home.

FAWN LAKE and the Newport News real estate market

854 Wilderness Way sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News — a city that punches well above its weight in terms of what everyday life actually looks like. Newport News stretches from the James River up through the Virginia Peninsula, and this corner of the 23608 zip code leans residential and low-key. Streets are tree-lined, lots have breathing room, and the pace is unhurried without feeling remote. The city itself offers a strong mix of waterfront parks, a world-class natural history museum, and a dining scene that keeps growing. You're in a part of Newport News where neighbors tend to stay put, which gives the area a settled, community feel rather than a transient one. Commuters appreciate the access to I-664 and Jefferson Avenue, which opens up the broader Hampton Roads region without a painful daily drive.

What's nearby

Woodside Park is just 0.3 miles away — close enough to walk over with a dog, a stroller, or just to get some air without getting in a car. When you want something more substantial, Fairways BBQ & Grill is under a mile out and makes a reliable weeknight dinner or weekend lunch stop. Daily errands along Jefferson Avenue are quick to knock out, with grocery and pharmacy options within a short drive. The overall setup means you're not dependent on one corridor for everything, which matters more than most people realize until they're living it.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and ten to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 854 Wilderness Way is genuinely well-positioned for military households. A VA loan is a natural fit here, and four bedrooms give you space for a home office, a guest room, or room to grow without immediately outgrowing the house. The short commute window is a real daily quality-of-life win.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two and a half baths in a 1998-built home gives an upgrading family real room to breathe. There's space for everyone to have their own corner, plus a half bath downstairs that handles the daily traffic without bottlenecks. Woodside Park a few blocks away means kids have somewhere to go without loading everyone into the car.

More buyer questions

How far is 854 Wilderness Way from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base neighborhoods for service members stationed at Fort Eustis.

How far is 854 Wilderness Way from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about ten minutes away, which puts this address in a convenient spot for households with ties to either installation.

Is 854 Wilderness Way in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation.

What is the square footage of 854 Wilderness Way?

The home offers 1,846 square feet of finished living space across four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms.

Are there parks near 854 Wilderness Way?

Woodside Park is just 0.3 miles from the front door — close enough to reach on foot in a few minutes.

Want to know more about 854 Wilderness Way or Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through everything — reach out and let's talk.

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

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1998

Price / sqft

$208

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,415/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10642438

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,846
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1500
Subdivision
FAWN LAKE
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

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

Colony Pines

Colony Pines is one of the larger established single-family neighborhoods on the Virginia Peninsula, set in the Denbigh area of north Newport News just off Denbigh Boulevard in the 23608 ZIP code.

$395K

Median sale · 12 mo

$182

Sold $/sq ft

15d

Days on market

11

For sale now

$112K

HH income

80.5%

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

$2,472/mo

Principal & interest

$1,992

Property tax

$368

Home insurance

$112

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

107% of $360,000

City assessment record · taxes $4,415/yr

Land share of assessed value

21% — $76,000

Improvements $284,000 · 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

$225,000$359,000

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.

706 Balthrope RD · 1.8 mi · 1,745 sqft$349,900 sold 2026-07
345 Circuit LN · 2.1 mi · 1,687 sqft$340,000 sold 2026-08
3 Roosevelt DR · 2.7 mi · 1,830 sqft$359,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$384,000

Price / Sq Ft

$208

Annual Taxes

$4,415

Monthly Tax

$368

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.15%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 3, 2026$384,000
Currently listed$384,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

7% above assessment

Total Assessed

$360,000

Land

$76,000

Improvement

$284,000

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.

Market tempo

32 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 854 Wilderness Way in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.2/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (VaHome School Score 4.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 854 Wilderness Way 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 854 Wilderness Way have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 854 Wilderness Way built?+
It was built in 1998, 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

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Listing courtesy of Kathleen McKone · KW Allegiance · REIN MLS #10642438

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