Why this home stands out
What sets 955 Colleen Drive apart is its unbeatable proximity to Fort Eustis — four minutes door to gate — combined with a walkable cluster of grocery stores, restaurants, a gym, and a dog park, all within a mile. For a 1,986-era home with nearly 2,000 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths, the floor plan gives you real room to spread out without the sprawl of a newer, farther-out subdivision.
BEECHWOOD and the Newport News real estate market
Colleen Drive sits in the western reaches of Newport News, a section of the city shaped heavily by its proximity to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The surrounding streets have the feel of an established, no-fuss neighborhood — mature trees, quiet cul-de-sacs, and neighbors who tend to stay a while. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River corridor and carries a working-city energy: shipbuilding heritage, a serious arts scene at the Virginia Living Museum and the Mariners' Museum, and a waterfront that surprises first-timers. This part of town, sometimes called the Denbigh area, leans practical and community-minded. You're close to everything you need without the congestion of the downtown peninsula. For military households especially, the combination of short commute times and genuine neighborhood character makes this corner of Newport News worth a long look.
What's nearby
Groceries are a quick trip — both Food Lion and Kabul Supermarket (a well-stocked halal market) sit about 0.8 miles away. When you want to eat out, Chung Oak Korean Restaurant, The Original Pizza Sam, and Michoacana La Mexicana are all within 0.7 miles. Morning coffee is covered by Wawa at 0.8 miles or Neighborhood Coffee Drop just under a mile out. Forged Iron Training gym is only 0.4 miles away if you want a place to work out close to home. Outdoors, the 733D Force Support Squadron Dog Park (0.7 mi) and Potter's Field Historical Park (0.9 mi) give you green space options without a long drive.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Four minutes to the Fort Eustis gate is hard to beat, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is only 13 minutes away — useful if your household splits assignments. A VA loan can make this home even more accessible, and the established neighborhood means you're not starting from scratch every PCS cycle. Real square footage, short commutes, and everyday conveniences within walking distance: this one checks the practical boxes.
For first-time buyers
At 1,925 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 955 Colleen Drive gives first-time buyers genuine space without jumping into a massive footprint. The 1986 build means the bones are solid and the layout is livable. Groceries, a gym, restaurants, and a dog park are all within a mile — so you're easing into homeownership in a spot where daily life is already dialed in.
More buyer questions
How far is 955 Colleen Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive to Fort Eustis is approximately four minutes, making this one of the closer residential streets to the base gate in Newport News. For active-duty households, that kind of proximity adds up quickly across a three-year tour.
How far is 955 Colleen Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 13 minutes away, a manageable commute for sailors or civilians assigned there. The route is straightforward with minimal highway complexity.
Is 955 Colleen Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and what it means for insurance requirements.
What grocery stores are near 955 Colleen Drive?
Food Lion and Kabul Supermarket — a halal grocery — are both within 0.8 miles, giving you solid everyday options very close to home.
Does the neighborhood near 955 Colleen Drive have parks or outdoor space?
Yes — the 733D Force Support Squadron Dog Park is 0.7 miles away and Potter's Field Historical Park is under a mile, so you have accessible outdoor options for both pets and people.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Newport News well. Reach out to get a full picture of what 955 Colleen Drive looks like for your situation.
