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3beds
1.1baths
1,807sqft
$165per sqft
16days on market

918 Arnett Dr, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1967 · 0.27 acres · BEECHWOOD · MLS #10658782

OverviewAbout this home

Opportunity in Newport News! This 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Ranch offers potential for buyers looking to personalize a property or investors considering their next project. The home features a functional layout, and the opportunity to update and improve to suit your vision. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major roadways. Some photos have been AI generated to help showcase the homes true potential.

Listing courtesy of Jacob Bronk · Own Real Estate LLC · REIN MLS #10658782

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1967
Price / sqft$165
HOANone
Taxes$3,773/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10658782

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,807
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Porch, Spare Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.2700
Subdivision
BEECHWOOD
Zoning
R3
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

918 Arnett Drive sits in Newport News, Virginia, just three minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The 1967 single-family home offers 1,807 square feet, three bedrooms, and one and a half baths. Denbigh Park is half a mile away. This is a well-located address in the 23608 zip code.

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Why this home stands out

The 1967 build gives 918 Arnett Drive a solid mid-century bones — think generous room sizes and a layout that actually breathes. At 1,807 square feet, there is real space here without the sprawl that makes a home hard to maintain. The half-bath adds everyday convenience that single-bath homes in this price band often lack. And that three-minute drive to Fort Eustis is genuinely rare, even in this corner of Newport News.

BEECHWOOD and the Newport News real estate market

The Denbigh area of Newport News is one of the city's most established residential corridors. Streets here are lined with mid-century ranches and split-levels, most built between the late 1950s and early 1970s. Lots tend to be generous, and mature trees give the neighborhood a settled, shaded feel. Denbigh has a reputation for being practical and unpretentious — people come here because the location works. Newport News itself stretches along the Virginia Peninsula from the James River to York County. The city is home to Huntington Ingalls Industries, one of the largest shipyards in the country, as well as a growing arts and dining scene downtown. Getting around is straightforward: Jefferson Avenue is the main commercial spine, and Interstate 64 connects you to Hampton, Norfolk, and Williamsburg in under thirty minutes. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23608 will notice that Denbigh consistently delivers more square footage per dollar than many neighboring zip codes.

What's nearby

Denbigh Park is the anchor of daily outdoor life here, just half a mile from the front door. The park offers open fields, walking paths, and picnic areas — easy to reach on foot or by bike. Jefferson Avenue runs nearby and carries every practical errand: grocery stores, pharmacies, coffee shops, and fast-casual dining are all within a short drive. Fort Eustis Boulevard connects the neighborhood directly to Joint Base Langley-Eustis in about three minutes. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes north on Route 17, making this address genuinely convenient to two major installations.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about three minutes away — one of the shortest base commutes you will find anywhere on the Peninsula. VA loan financing is widely used in this neighborhood, and the process is well understood by local title and lending professionals. The home is a straightforward three-bedroom with no major deferred-maintenance flags, which supports a smooth VA appraisal.

For first-time buyers

At 1,807 square feet, 918 Arnett Drive offers more room than most entry-level homes in Newport News. The single-story layout keeps things simple and maintenance predictable. Denbigh Park is half a mile away for weekend afternoons. Buyers comparing Newport News homes for sale will find that the 23608 zip code offers strong value relative to the square footage on offer.

More buyer questions

How far is 918 Arnett Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive is about three minutes via Fort Eustis Boulevard. That puts this address among the closest residential streets to the base's main gate.

How far is 918 Arnett Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly fourteen minutes north via Route 17. The route is mostly highway and moves well outside of peak hours.

What school zone does 918 Arnett Drive fall in?

Anyone researching homes for sale zoned for Denbigh High School or homes for sale zoned for Stoney Run Elementary School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Newport News Public Schools, as boundaries can change.

Is 918 Arnett Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Always verify with FEMA's current flood map before making decisions.

Does the neighborhood have an HOA?

This property does not carry a known HOA obligation, but buyers should confirm with a title search prior to closing.

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

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighDenbigh High School
3.6/10
Up 0.4 from 2024–25
MiddleMary Passage Middle School
3/10
Up 0.9 from 2024–25
ElementaryKnollwood Meadows Elementary School
3.7/10
Down 0.3 from 2024–25

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

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

16min·6.4mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

22min·9.5mi

Camp Peary

DoD

26min·16.9mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

36min·19.7mi

NSA HR

Navy

63min·43.3mi

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

30.4 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhoodBeechwood

Beechwood is a settled, older area in the Denbigh-Warwick section of Newport News. It sits on the upper Virginia Peninsula. The Warwick River and Lucas Creek are close by.

$340KMedian sale · 12 mo
$196Sold $/sq ft
12dDays on market
20For sale now
$90KHH income
75.9%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$1,953/mo

Principal & interest

$1,551

Property tax

$314

Home insurance

$87

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

Asking vs. assessment97% of $307,300City assessment record · taxes $3,773/yr
Land share of assessed value21% · $66,000Improvements $241,300 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$365,000 – $425,000The 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.
461 Harcourt PL · 2.3 mi · 1,890 sqft$375,000 sold 2026-06
208 Captains LN · 2.5 mi · 1,790 sqft$415,000 sold 2026-09
128 Eastwood DR · 2.7 mi · 1,846 sqft$365,000 sold 2026-03

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$299,000

Price / Sq Ft

$165

Annual Taxes

$3,773

Monthly Tax

$314

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.26%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 21, 2026$299,000—
Currently listed—$299,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$307,300

Land

$66,000

Improvement

$241,300

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.

16 days on market: read it in context

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

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
918 Arnett Drthis home$299,00031.11,807$165
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 918 Arnett Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Knollwood Meadows Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.7/10), Mary Passage Middle (VaHome School Score 3/10), Denbigh (VaHome School Score 3.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 918 Arnett 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.
Does 918 Arnett Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 918 Arnett Dr built?
It was built in 1967, 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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