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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
8days 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

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 living space just eight minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and ten minutes from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 854 Wilderness Way apart is its rare combination of military-base proximity and everyday practicality. With two major installations reachable in under ten minutes, this 1998-built home delivers a commute that genuinely changes your quality of life. Four bedrooms and a dedicated half-bath give households the breathing room they need, all within a manageable 1,846-square-foot footprint that's easy to maintain and easy to love.

FAWN LAKE and the Newport News real estate market

Wilderness Way sits in the western reaches of Newport News, a section of the city where residential streets feel settled and unhurried without being far from anything you actually need. The surrounding area developed steadily through the 1990s, so the homes here share a consistent era and scale — mature trees lining the roads, established yards, and neighbors who have put down roots. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River, giving residents access to waterfront parks, a nationally recognized museum campus, and a surprisingly diverse dining and retail scene. The western end of the city — where this address lives — tends to attract households who want quick access to Fort Eustis and Yorktown without the congestion of the city's older downtown corridors. Daily errands are straightforward, commutes to both bases are short, and the overall pace is comfortable without feeling remote.

What's nearby

Everyday conveniences cluster within a short drive of Wilderness Way. Grocery options, pharmacies, and big-box retailers are all accessible along Jefferson Avenue, the main commercial spine serving this part of Newport News. Huntington Park and the James River shoreline offer outdoor recreation within the city, while the Colonial Parkway connects you to historic Williamsburg and Yorktown in under twenty minutes. Coffee shops and casual dining are plentiful along the nearby corridors, and the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is roughly fifteen minutes away for households that travel frequently.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and ten minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — that kind of commute is genuinely hard to find. For a military household managing deployments, duty schedules, and family logistics, 854 Wilderness Way puts you close enough to base that the rest of your day opens up. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom home even more accessible for eligible buyers.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and two and a half baths give a growing family real room to spread out. The 1998 build means the layout reflects how people actually live — dedicated spaces, a practical half-bath for guests, and enough square footage to feel comfortable without feeling overwhelming. The established neighborhood adds a sense of stability that newer developments sometimes take years to develop.

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 this one of the closer residential options to Fort Eustis in the Newport News area.

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

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about ten minutes away, giving households with assignments at either installation a genuinely short commute from this address.

What is the flood zone status for 854 Wilderness Way?

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

Is there an HOA for the Wilderness Way neighborhood?

HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current public records or a title search, as community association details can change over time.

What are the closest grocery and retail options to 854 Wilderness Way?

Jefferson Avenue, the primary commercial corridor serving this part of Newport News, is a short drive away and offers grocery stores, pharmacies, and a range of retail and dining options.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get your questions answered and take a closer look at 854 Wilderness Way.

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

1998

Price / sqft

$208

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,415/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

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
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

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

$183

Sold $/sq ft

14d

Days on market

9

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

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

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$369,000

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.

702 Keppel DR · 1.6 mi · 1,824 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-05
18 Ridgewood PW · 1.6 mi · 1,524 sqft$369,000 sold 2026-06
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 4, 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

8 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 (GreatSchools 5/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (GreatSchools 6/10). 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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

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