Welcome home to this inviting 3 BR rancher nestled in a well-established neighborhood! This delightful home offers the perfect combination of comfort, charm, and modern updates. Step inside and discover a beautifully updated kitchen featuring elegant granite countertops, updated appliances, and a stylish, functional design perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The recently renovated bathroom adds a fresh, modern touch. Situated on an extra-large corner lot, this property offers plenty of outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, or creating your own backyard oasis. The oversized garage provides exceptional space for parking, storage, or hobbies. With its desirable single-level living, thoughtful updates, and spacious lot, this home is full of possibilities! Don't miss your opportunity to make this charming rancher your own. Schedule your private showing today!
Listing courtesy of Melody Matthews · Melody Matthews&Assoc.RE Prof · REIN MLS #10661055
908 77th Street is a 942-square-foot, three-bedroom home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 1955. It sits in a quiet residential pocket about 12 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Everyday errands are walkable, and the city's main corridors are close. Compact, functional, and well-located.
The footprint here is efficient — 942 square feet across three bedrooms and one bath. Homes from this mid-century era tend to have solid construction and simple layouts that are easy to update. The lot gives you outdoor space without a lot of upkeep. Two grocery stores sit within half a mile. That combination of low-maintenance living and strong base access is hard to find at this size.
NEWMARKET VILLAGE and the Newport News real estate market
77th Street sits in a grid-style residential section of Newport News, where modest mid-century homes line tree-shaded blocks. The streets here are quiet and walkable. Houses tend to be single-story, owner-occupied, and well-kept. It has the feel of a neighborhood where people stay put. Newport News stretches from the James River up to the York County line, and this address lands near the middle of that corridor. You're a short drive from Jefferson Avenue, the city's main commercial spine. Warwick Boulevard is equally close and connects you north toward York County or south toward downtown. The city runs its own bus system, and stops are nearby. Newport News is home to Mariners' Museum Park, the Virginia Living Museum, and a working shipyard that anchors the local economy. Anyone browsing Newport News homes for sale will find that this zip code offers one of the more affordable entry points into the city.
What's nearby
Groceries are easy here. Madel Afro Caribbean Groceries and Albalad Fresh Market are both about 0.4 miles away, and Food Lion is just 0.5 miles out. For a quick bite, Krispy Krunchy Chicken and Mira's Kitchen are both within walking distance. Wawa is 0.6 miles away for coffee and grab-and-go items. Cheeseman Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is 0.5 miles out if you want a structured training option. Total Fitness is under a mile. Highland Court Park is 0.8 miles away and offers open green space for outdoor time.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 12 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 15 minutes out. VA loan financing is common in this zip code, and the home's straightforward layout means fewer surprises during the inspection process. Buyers using a VA loan will find that homes for sale in 23605 tend to appraise predictably given the consistent mid-century stock in the area.
For first-time buyers
Three bedrooms and a manageable 942-square-foot layout make this a practical starting point. The mid-century construction is straightforward, which keeps maintenance predictable. Walkable groceries and nearby parks reduce car dependency for daily life. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School or homes for sale zoned for Carver Elementary School will find this block sits within that attendance zone.
More buyer questions
How far is 908 77th Street from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is about 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions. NSA Hampton Roads is roughly 15 minutes in the other direction.
What is the lot like at 908 77th Street?
The property is a standard residential lot with enough outdoor space for a garden or seating area without demanding heavy upkeep.
Is 908 77th Street in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 908 77th Street?
Madel Afro Caribbean Groceries and Albalad Fresh Market are both about 0.4 miles away. Food Lion is 0.5 miles out.
Does 908 77th Street have a garage?
This home does not include a garage. Street parking and any on-lot driveway space serve the property.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
24min·10.1mi
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NSA HR
Navy
29min·20.5mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
27min·19.5mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
25min·19.1mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
27min·19.5mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
12.9 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Newmarket Village is a settled part of central Newport News. It sits near where Jefferson Avenue meets Mercury Boulevard. Most homes are classic single-family houses.
$216KMedian sale · 12 mo
$232Sold $/sq ft
11dDays on market
3For sale now
$51KHH income
46%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$1,458/mo
Principal & interest
$1,188
Property tax
$203
Home insurance
$67
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 & historyComparables
Price context: similar nearby homes$95,000 – $220,000The 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.
731 31st ST · 2.3 mi · 969 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-03
1010 27th ST · 2.5 mi · 950 sqft$220,000 sold 2026-02
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:
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.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 908 77th St in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 908 77th St 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 908 77th St have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 908 77th St built?
It was built in 1955, per the listing record.
Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data. Never invented.
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