Why this home stands out
What sets 915 Catalina Drive apart is the combination of lot size and location. A 0.32-acre parcel is genuinely uncommon this close to base, giving you real outdoor space — room for a garden, a playset, or simply a yard worth spending time in. The 1971 construction means solid bones and mature landscaping, and with four bedrooms across 2,347 square feet, there's room for everyone to spread out without the tight quarters that newer, smaller builds often deliver.
BEECHWOOD and the Newport News real estate market
Beechwood is one of Newport News's quietly dependable neighborhoods — the kind of place where the streets are lined with mature trees, lots run generous, and neighbors tend to stick around. Developed largely through the late 1960s and early 1970s, the subdivision has a settled, unhurried character that contrasts nicely with the faster-paced growth happening elsewhere in the city. You're in the Denbigh section of Newport News, which sits in the northern part of the city and connects easily to both I-64 and Jefferson Avenue — two corridors that make getting around the Peninsula straightforward. For context on the broader market, buyers exploring port warwick newport news or other Peninsula communities often circle back to Beechwood once they factor in lot sizes and commute times. Newport News itself offers a full range of amenities, from waterfront parks along the James River to the Virginia Living Museum, and the city's mix of military, shipbuilding, and healthcare employment keeps the local economy grounded. Beechwood sits comfortably within that fabric — accessible, established, and easy to call home.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from Catalina Drive. Food Lion is a mile away for routine grocery runs, and Kabul Supermarket — a well-stocked halal grocery — is just 0.8 miles out, a real plus if you keep a halal kitchen. When you'd rather not cook, Chicken & Steak and Ellie's Restaurant Lounge are both within 0.8 miles. The Wawa nearby covers coffee and quick bites on busy mornings. Forged Iron Training gym is only half a mile away for workouts before or after work. Dog owners will appreciate the 733D Force Support Squadron Dog Park at 0.8 miles, and Stoney Run Park in Denbigh is under a mile for trails and open space.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 915 Catalina Drive one of the more practical addresses in Newport News for active-duty families. Your BAH goes toward a four-bedroom home on a third of an acre — not a townhouse with a postage-stamp yard. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is 13 minutes out, so dual-military households with split assignments have real options here. VA loan eligibility makes this address even more accessible for those who've earned those benefits.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown your current space, 2,347 square feet across four bedrooms gives everyone room to breathe. The 0.32-acre lot means the kids actually have a yard, not just a strip of grass. Beechwood's mature, stable neighborhood feel is the kind of backdrop that makes settling in easy — and with grocery stores, parks, and a gym all within a mile, the logistics of daily family life just work.
More buyer questions
How far is 915 Catalina Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is approximately four minutes, making this one of the closer off-base residential options in Newport News for service members stationed at Fort Eustis.
How far is 915 Catalina Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 13 minutes away, which is a reasonable daily commute for personnel stationed there.
What is the lot size at 915 Catalina Drive?
The lot measures 0.32 acres, which is a notably generous parcel for the Beechwood neighborhood and the broader Denbigh area of Newport News.
Is 915 Catalina Drive 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 grocery stores are near 915 Catalina Drive?
Food Lion is about one mile away, and Kabul Supermarket — a halal grocery — is 0.8 miles from the property, making routine shopping very convenient.
Want to see 915 Catalina Drive in person or get your questions answered? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out and let's talk.
