Charming 1920s 2-Bedroom Starter Home | Great Investment Opportunity
This classic 2-bedroom home, built in 1920, offers solid bones and recent major updates, making it perfect for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors looking for a project with strong potential.
Key updates include:
Brand new roof (only 4 years old)
New siding (installed 4 years ago)
Brand new furnace (4 years old, still under warranty)
Brand new water heater (2 years old, still under warranty)
Updated plumbing with new piping
Recently reinsulated
The home features central heat and is being sold as-is. While the interior could use some cosmetic refreshing — particularly the kitchen and bathroom — this presents a fantastic opportunity to add your personal touch and build instant equity.
Located in a convenient neighborhood, this is an ideal starter home or rental investment. Whether you're a first-time buyer ready to create your own space or an investor looking for a solid project, this home is ready for its next chapter.
being SOLD AS-IS $120,000 Neg. or OBO
For sale by owner
$100,000
1026 31st St, Newport News, VA 23607
2beds
800sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1920
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central heatRecently reinsulated
- 104 days
- 637
- 47
Listed by:
Property Owner (804) 699-9486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 301030126
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $64,600
- Annual tax amount: $909
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,324/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2026 | Price change | $100,000-16.7%$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $120,000+109.7%$150/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2022 | Sold | $57,221$72/sqft |
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| 10/28/2021 | Contingent | $57,221$72/sqft |
Source:  REIN Inc. #10407205 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $57,221+397.6%$72/sqft |
Source: REIN Inc. #10407205 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2010 | Sold | $11,500-19.3%$14/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2009 | Sold | $14,250-28.4%$18/sqft |
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| 10/9/2009 | Price change | $19,900-20.1%$25/sqft |
Source: WPI International 1 Stop Realty, LLC #0937863 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2009 | Price change | $24,900-16.7%$31/sqft |
Source: WPI International 1 Stop Realty, LLC #0937863 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2009 | Listed for sale | $29,900+15%$37/sqft |
Source: WPI International 1 Stop Realty, LLC #0937863 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2009 | Sold | $26,000-60.6%$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2006 | Sold | $66,000+120%$83/sqft |
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| 2/18/2005 | Sold | $30,000+11.1%$38/sqft |
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| 5/1/2002 | Sold | $27,000$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $909 +26.3% | $64,600 +5.9% |
| 2025 | $720 +9.1% | $61,000 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $660 +8.5% | $55,900 +16% |
| 2022 | $608 +12.6% | $48,200 +27.5% |
| 2021 | $540 +3.3% | $37,800 +16% |
| 2020 | $523 +0.6% | $32,600 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $520 | $31,200 |
| 2017 | $520 +0.8% | $31,200 |
| 2016 | $516 -1.2% | $31,200 -3.1% |
| 2015 | $522 | $32,200 -7.2% |
| 2014 | $522 +6.6% | $34,700 -6.5% |
| 2013 | $490 | $37,100 -16.6% |
| 2012 | $490 +33.6% | $44,500 +33.6% |
| 2011 | $366 -26.5% | $33,300 -26.5% |
| 2010 | $498 -26.1% | $45,300 -26.1% |
| 2009 | $674 | $61,300 |
| 2008 | $674 +15% | $61,300 +15% |
| 2007 | $586 +31.7% | $53,300 +43.7% |
| 2006 | $445 +23.4% | $37,100 +27.5% |
| 2005 | $361 +9.3% | $29,100 +11.9% |
| 2004 | $330 +29.4% | $26,000 +29.4% |
| 2003 | $255 | $20,100 |
| 2002 | $255 +2.4% | $20,100 |
| 2001 | $249 +99% | $20,100 +99% |
| 2000 | $125 | $10,100 |
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