Marshall Home for Rent

Marshall, a neighborhood in Newport News, features a mix of historic homes with early 1900s architecture, including ranches, bungalows, and American Foursquares, some of which have been converted into duplexes. The area is laid out in a grid between Interstate 664 and Wickham Avenue, with narrow one-way streets lined with modest homes, churches, and recreation centers. The Sarfan Food Forest, a 5-acre garden near Marshall, addresses food scarcity through education and sustainable gardening, featuring a universal garden, berry patch, pollinator meadow, and outdoor classroom. The Yard District, located nearby, is an emerging commercial area with new shops and eateries like the Train Station Restaurant and Coastal Fermentory, adding an artistic flair to the neighborhood. Briarfield Park offers 49 acres of picnic areas, playgrounds, and lighted sports complexes, while the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center and Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab provide arts and STEM programming for local youth. Marshall's location at the intersection of Interstate 664 and US-60 provides easy access to major cities via Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families and individuals.