Newsome Park is a neighborhood about 2 miles east of Downtown Newport News. About three-fifths of the area is industrial, but these facilities are largely removed from residential roads, where small homes line streets with sidewalks. Plus, it’s less than 5 miles from shopping destinations, shoreside parks and Interstate 664.
There’s a mix of older properties and new construction in Newsome Park. Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes and small bungalows comprise most of the area’s housing. While most residents are renters, potential homebuyers can find a midcentury property that might need updates for between $130,000 and $200,000, while new builds run in the $300,000 to $400,000 range. “The rates are very affordable,” says Jessica Concepcion, an associate with Re/Max Peninsula and an over-two-decade Newport News resident. “There is so much opportunity, especially for a first-time homebuyer.”
While there aren’t any outdoor spaces in the neighborhood, the Chestnut Hall Bingo facility keeps residents entertained, with games offered on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a little over a mile to the shore, where a walking path lines Chesapeake Avenue, and the waterfront Anderson Park and Merrimac Overlook Park offer beach access. Nearby, King-Lincoln Park has a fishing pier, sports courts and a live music pavilion.
There’s a large industrial presence in Newsome Park, with many construction services along 48th Street. It’s a 4-mile drive to the shopping centers that line Mercury Avenue. Mercury Plaza has a Walmart Neighborhood Market, Marshall’s and other major retailers, while the adjacent Todd Shopping Center offers big-box shopping. More conveniences line nearby Power Plant Parkway, from Lowe’s Home Improvement to Bass Pro Shops. Many well-known chain restaurants are also in this area, giving residents options when dining out.
Students are zoned for Newport News City Public Schools. Newsome Park Elementary gets a C-minus grade from Niche, Crittenden Middle gets a C and Heritage High School gets a C-plus. The Governor’s STEM Academy at Heritage prepares enrolled students for science, technology, engineering and math careers through a rigorous courseload and research opportunities.
Interstate 664 runs along the neighborhood’s southern border. I-664 travels across the Newport News Channel via the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel and also connects to Interstate 64, which leads about 80 miles to Richmond and continues throughout the state. “Being so close to 664 and 64 expands your network into all of Hampton Roads.” Concepcion says. A few neighborhood bus stops allow locals to travel throughout the city using public transportation, and the Norfolk International Airport is about 23 miles away.
Potential residents should be advised that the neighborhood receives a 6 out of 10 on the CAP Index. The national average is 4 out of 10. Additionally, Newsome Park receives a 10 out of 10 for homicide, an 8 out of 10 for assault with a weapon and a 7 out of 10 for robbery.
Greg Garrett
Garrett Realty Partners
(757) 829-7969
535 Total Sales
1 in Newsome Park
$175,000 Price
Radonna Grace
A Better Way Realty Inc.
(757) 891-6943
50 Total Sales
1 in Newsome Park
$102,000 Price
Adrienne Campbell
Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake
(757) 551-6587
35 Total Sales
1 in Newsome Park
$107,500 Price
Denise Hawkins
Triumph Realty
(757) 856-6651
273 Total Sales
2 in Newsome Park
$158K - $293K Price Range
Christy Allen
Real Broker LLC
(757) 280-3196
87 Total Sales
1 in Newsome Park
$171,400 Price
Gregory Montie
COVA Home Realty
(757) 982-3903
249 Total Sales
1 in Newsome Park
$200,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Newsome Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
$845 - $1,145 per month
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