North Newport News, located between the James River shoreline and the I-64 corridor, is a residential and waterfront Newport News neighborhood with wooded streets and broad river views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Warwick Boulevard and Denbigh Boulevard crossroads, where everyday errands cluster beside long, car-friendly commercial strips. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and brick colonials, with pockets of newer subdivisions set back behind tree lines. Weekend rhythms often orbit the Mariners’ Museum Park loop and the quiet edges of Lake Maury. Cultural touchstones include The Mariners’ Museum and Park, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, and the Virginia Living Museum. Marinas and riverfront parks keep the landscape oriented toward the water and open sky.
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Market insights
790 Shields Rd · $120,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 34 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$120,000
Median sale price in this area is $319,340. (166% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Finance
Exterior features
Wooded
Partial tree coverage
City/county road frontage
Dirt road surface
Other
Possible multi-family use
Electricity and solar
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The intent of this article is to establish district regulations for those areas with existing small lot single-family developments and to provide small lot single-family residential developments as part of the present and future dwelling facilities within the city.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newport News, VA • 23608
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Newport News. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 790 Shields Rd
$120,094
$94 over list price of $120K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $196K to $328K.