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Newport News VA Real Estate and General Information


Newport News is an independent city located at the mouth of the James River.  The city is where 181,647 residents call home. Searching for a home in Newport News, Virginia?  I have plenty of experience as a real estate agent in the area and I am happy to help you find exactly what you want. You can also find information on listings in Newport News at the bottom of this page.

REAL ESTATE
Recent statistics for the real estate market in Hampton Roads show a median sales price of $199,700 in mid-March and average sales price of $204,261 in the quarter ending Mar '08.  The median price is the number where exactly half the homes in the marketplace sold for more than the median price and half of the homes sold for less than the median price.  The average sales price is computed by adding all sales prices in the marketplace and dividing by the number of sales.   HelpUSell is the expert in the area with knowledge of current listings and the best home at the best price to fit your needs, in this great neighborhood. Contact us today at (757) 875-1150 for assistance with your real estate transactions.

EDUCATION
There are 19 institutions of higher education within 50 miles of Newport News. Among the schools is the second-oldest university in the nation, the College of William and Mary. The public school has notable alums among which are several of the country's founding fathers. Other colleges in the area include  Regent University in Virginia Beach City, Elizabeth City State University in Pasquotank County and Hampton University in Hampton County. The main operator of public grade schools in the city is the Newport News Public Schools (NNPS). The school system has 1 grade 6-12 school, 5 high schools, 8 middle schools, and 29 elementary schools.  All 5 high schools have been featured in Newsweek's list of the Top 1,000 U.S. Schools for 2005 and the NNPS enrolls about 32,000 students annually.  The district also has three non-traditional schools and learning centers. Several private schools are also located in the area.

PARKS AND RECREATION
Newport News is home to the second-largest city park in America, the 8,065-acre Newport News Park. The park is located in the northern part of the city and has the city's golf course on its premises. The park boasts over 30 miles of trails and has a 5.3 mile multi-use bicycle path. The park also offers bike and helmet rentals and provides an archery range, camping grounds, fishing facilities, and an aeromodel flying field for remote-controlled aircrafts. In total, Newport News Parks maintains 32 city parks all found throughout the city. Newport News also offers two public boat ramps at Denbigh Park Boat Ramp and Hilton Pier-Ravine. Denbigh Park also provides a fishing pier whereas the Hilton Pier offers a small beach in addition to the ravine.

CULTURE
Being a part of the Hampton Roads, not far from the Historic Triangle of Virginia, Newport News is steeped in history.  From battle sites to museums, there's plenty of culture and enlightenment. At the Mariners Museum, recovered artifacts from the USS Monitor are on display, totaling about 35,000 pieces and over 600,000 prints. The museum has an international focus with 10 permanent exhibits as well as changing, traveling and virtual galleries. The Virginia War Museum covers the history of the American military and collections include weapons, vehicles, uniforms, posters and more from various periods in American history. Sections of the Berlin Wall and parts of the Dachau Concentration Camp outer wall are also on display. Many other museums, sites of interest and current cultural centers are found in the city.



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913 Hanson Drive
Newport News Kiln Creek MLS® $316,000 USD 2,541 sq. ft. 2 Story Residential
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7 Barron Drive
Newport News Stoneybrook Estates MLS® $225,000 USD 2,070 sq. ft. 2 Story Residential
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1216 Springwell
Newport News 1146149 Colony Pines MLS® $212,000 USD 1,809 sq. ft. 2 Story Residential
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123 View Pointe Dr.
Newport News Carleton Falls MLS® $1,750 USD Monthly 2,545 sq. ft. 2 Story "Colonial" Residential
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113 Terrell
Newport News Hidenwood MLS® $1,300 USD Monthly 1,322 sq. ft. Single Story Residential
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232 52nd Street
Newport News Huntington Heights $1,200 USD Monthly 1,632 sq. ft. Single Story Residential
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River Road
Newport News Midtown West MLS® $1,575,000 USD 4,300 sq. ft. 3 Story "Cape Cod" Residential
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Jefferson Avenue
Newport News Newport News South MLS® $1,000,000 USD Commercial Commercial
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Jefferson Avenue
Newport News Midtown East MLS® $850,000 USD Single Story Commercial
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Sean Paul Court
Newport News Summerlake MLS® $325,000 USD 2,500 sq. ft. 2 Story "Contemporary" Residential
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10 Digges Drive
Newport News REIN Warwick Shores MLS® $299,900 USD 2,500 sq. ft. 2 Story Residential
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Huntington Avenue
Newport News Huntington Heights MLS® $289,000 USD 3,000 sq. ft. 2 Story "Colonial" Residential
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Rivermont Drive
Newport News Rivermont MLS® $259,900 USD 2,012 sq. ft. 2 Story "Colonial" Residential
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Drivers Lane
Newport News Kiln Creek MLS® SALE PENDING
$249,900 USD
1,846 sq. ft. 2 Story "Contemporary" Residential
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108 Edsyl St
Newport News REIN College Park MLS® $225,000 USD 1,917 sq. ft. 2 Story Residential
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