117 Herman Melville Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606

Building Details

Year built

2005

Roof type

Shingle

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Listing date Apr 14, 2026

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Overview

Prime office/retail opportunity located in the heart of Port Warwick. This +/-1,441-square-foot space features an open floor plan designed to support a range of business uses. The configuration offers flexibility for tenant buildout and day-to-day operations.

The property is positioned in a vibrant, mixed-use community with access to restaurants, shops, and professional services. It also benefits from high visibility and strong foot traffic in one of Newport News’ more desirable commercial districts, which can support both customer-facing and service-oriented operations.

With its adaptable open layout and prominent setting, the space is well-suited for businesses looking to combine professional functionality with retail-oriented presence. Suitable uses may include office concepts that benefit from walk-in activity, as well as light retail or other service formats that can leverage the surrounding mix of amenities and foot traffic.

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Daycare Center Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Newport News

County

Newport News

State

Virginia

Longitude

-76.489044

Latitude

37.084324

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Office units - Flexible office and retail layout in a mixed-use district with high visibility and steady foot traffic.

Where is this office units located?

The property is located at 117 Herman Melville Avenue Newport News, VA.

What is the lease rate?

The lease rate is $1,750 /Mo.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: +/- 1,441 SF office/retail space with an open floor plan for flexible business use; Heating includes forced air and electric (heating); central air cooling; Year built: 2005