Why this home stands out
At 2,201 square feet, 942 Lowry Place gives you genuine room to spread out — something that's harder to find than you'd expect in this price tier of Newport News. The 1991 build sits in a sweet spot: old enough to have mature trees and an established street feel, yet recent enough that the bones are solid and the floor plan flows the way modern families actually live. Add a half-bath on the main level and you've got a home that handles daily life gracefully.
COLONY PINES and the Newport News real estate market
Lowry Place sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News — a city that stretches from the James River waterfront all the way north toward York County, giving residents access to a surprisingly diverse mix of parks, dining corridors, and waterfront recreation without the congestion of a dense urban core. The street itself has the settled character of an early-1990s subdivision: consistent setbacks, mature landscaping, and neighbors who've largely been around long enough to know each other's names. Newport News as a whole rewards people who take the time to explore it. The city's western and northern reaches — where Lowry Place is located — tend to feel more suburban and spacious, while still being well-connected to the employment and retail corridors along Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard. Whether you're drawn here by the military mission, a civilian career at the shipyard, or simply the value that Newport News consistently delivers compared to neighboring cities, 942 Lowry Place puts you in a part of town that balances calm residential living with genuine everyday convenience.
What's nearby
Daily errands are straightforward from Lowry Place. Grocery options, pharmacies, and big-box retail are all within a short drive along the Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard corridors. For green space, Newport News Park — one of the largest municipal parks on the East Coast — is just minutes away, offering trails, a disc golf course, and open water. Hidenwood Recreation Center and the Riverview Farm Park area add more outdoor options nearby. A handful of local restaurants and coffee spots dot the surrounding neighborhoods, and Interstate 64 access makes reaching Hampton, Williamsburg, or Norfolk straightforward on weekends or for a commute.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Nine minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and twelve to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown — 942 Lowry Place is genuinely close to both installations without sitting right on top of either one. That kind of dual-base proximity is rare, and it matters when PCS orders come with a short timeline. A VA loan can make the financing side equally straightforward, and the 2,201-square-foot floor plan gives the whole family real breathing room between deployments.
For families upgrading
If you've outgrown a smaller home and need a third bedroom, a dedicated half-bath for guests, and enough square footage that everyone isn't on top of each other, 942 Lowry Place checks those boxes. The 1991 build means the layout was designed with family function in mind — separate living zones, a full two-and-a-half baths, and a lot that gives kids actual outdoor space. Newport News Park practically in your backyard is a bonus that only gets better over time.
More buyer questions
How far is 942 Lowry Place from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive is approximately nine minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer off-base options for service members stationed at Fort Eustis. The route is straightforward and avoids most of the congestion on Jefferson Avenue during peak hours.
How far is 942 Lowry Place from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly twelve minutes away, which is a comfortable commute for personnel assigned there. The proximity to both installations is one of the more practical aspects of this address.
Is 942 Lowry Place in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. It's always worth reviewing before making a decision, and your lender will order a flood determination as part of the loan process.
What is the square footage breakdown at 942 Lowry Place?
The home offers 2,201 square feet of finished living space across a layout that includes three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The half-bath is located on the main level, which is a practical detail that makes a real difference in a busy household.
Does 942 Lowry Place have an HOA?
HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details section of this page. If an HOA is active, the association documents will be part of the disclosure package during the transaction process.
Curious whether 942 Lowry Place fits your timeline and situation? Tom and Dariya Milan can walk you through the details — reach out and let's start the conversation.
