Why this home stands out
Five bedrooms in a 2,274-square-foot layout is a rare find in this price tier of Newport News, and the 1973 construction era typically means solid bones — concrete block foundations, generous room dimensions, and lot sizes that newer subdivisions rarely match. Add a three-minute drive to Fort Eustis's main gate and you have a combination that's genuinely hard to replicate closer to base.
BEECHWOOD and the Newport News real estate market
975 Lacon Drive sits in the Denbigh area of Newport News — one of the city's most established residential corridors, where mature trees line quiet streets and neighbors tend to stay for decades. The surrounding blocks have a settled, unpretentious character: single-family homes on real lots, sidewalks that actually get used, and a mix of long-time residents and military families rotating through Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Newport News itself stretches from the James River to the York River county line, giving it a geographic range that few Hampton Roads cities can match. Denbigh sits in the northern half, which means shorter commutes to Fort Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and easy access to Jefferson Avenue — the spine of everyday commerce in this part of the city. The neighborhood doesn't chase trends; it just works. Groceries, gyms, parks, and a handful of solid local restaurants are all within a mile, and Interstate 64 is close enough to make Virginia Beach or Norfolk a manageable drive when you want a change of scenery.
What's nearby
Daily errands are genuinely easy from Lacon Drive. Food Lion covers grocery runs at under a mile away, and Wawa is right there when you need coffee or a quick stop. For workouts, Forged Iron Training is just half a mile out — close enough to make skipping feel like a real choice. The 733D Force Support Squadron Dog Park is also within half a mile, which is a meaningful perk if you have a dog. Dining options nearby include Chung Oak Korean Restaurant, The Original Pizza Sam, and Michoacana La Mexicana, all within 0.8 miles. Gazebo Nikki adds another outdoor green space option less than a mile away.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Three minutes to the Fort Eustis main gate is about as close as you can get without living on post. For a family using a VA loan, five bedrooms means everyone gets their own space — no rotating homework schedules or shared rooms when a new PCS brings another kid into the mix. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is also just 13 minutes out, which keeps dual-military households covered.
For families upgrading
If your current home has outgrown your family, 2,274 square feet and five bedrooms give you real room to breathe. There's space for a dedicated home office, a guest room that doesn't double as a storage closet, and bedrooms for kids who are old enough to want their own walls. The neighborhood is quiet and walkable, with a dog park and youth sports center both under a mile away.
More buyer questions
How far is 975 Lacon Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive to Fort Eustis's main gate runs about three minutes under normal traffic conditions. That proximity makes Lacon Drive one of the closer off-post addresses you'll find in Newport News.
How far is 975 Lacon Drive from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 13 minutes from this address. The route runs north on Jefferson Avenue and connects easily to Route 17.
What is the square footage and bedroom count at 975 Lacon Drive?
The home offers 2,274 square feet of living space with five bedrooms and 2.1 bathrooms — a layout that's notably spacious for the Denbigh area of Newport News.
Is 975 Lacon Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent.
Are there parks or outdoor spaces near 975 Lacon Drive?
Yes — the 733D Force Support Squadron Dog Park is about half a mile away, and Gazebo Nikki provides another green space option within 0.9 miles. The Youth And Teen Sport Center is also reachable at about a mile.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 975 Lacon Drive.
