2-Bedroom Home Near Newport News Shipyard | $1,435/mo
This freshly updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home on 42nd St in Newport News is move-in ready and full of value. Step inside and you'll notice the brand new floors and new appliances right away. This one has been well taken care of and it shows.
Out back you've got a nice yard and a porch, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Washer and dryer hookups mean laundry stays at home, and with quick access to Route 664 just a few blocks away, your commute is simple whether you're heading to the Newport News Shipyard, Hampton, or anywhere across the Peninsula.
This is a great fit for anyone looking for a solid, updated home in a convenient Newport News location without a lot of drama.
Rent: $1,435/month
Security Deposit: $1,435
Bedrooms: 2 | Bathrooms: 1
Heating: Baseboard Heat
Cooling: None
Highlights: New floors, new appliances, washer/dryer hookups, backyard, porch, near Rt. 664 & Newport News Shipyard
Utilities and pet policy available upon inquiry. Homes are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. A deposit is what secures the home.
Sold for $75,000
$75,000
1138 42nd St, Newport News, VA 23607
2beds
730sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$166,800 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$1,233 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,800
$145,000 - $185,000
$1,233/mo
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Nice yardFreshly updatedBrand new floorsNew appliancesWasher and dryer hookups
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 730 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Heating system: Baseboard, backyard
Details
- Parcel number: 294020624
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $1,285
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $69,100
- Annual tax amount: $962
- Date on market: 4/27/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Listing removed | $1,285$2/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $1,285-10.5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,435$2/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $75,000+142.7%$103/sqft |
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| 1/1/2014 | Listing removed | $30,900$42/sqft |
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| 7/27/2013 | Price change | $30,900-13.9%$42/sqft |
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| 1/29/2013 | Price change | $35,900-7.7%$49/sqft |
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| 9/27/2012 | Price change | $38,900-4.9%$53/sqft |
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| 8/8/2012 | Price change | $40,900-16.5%$56/sqft |
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| 6/7/2012 | Listed for sale | $49,000$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $962 +29.9% | $69,100 +10% |
| 2025 | $741 +7.5% | $62,800 +7.5% |
| 2024 | $689 +15.2% | $58,400 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $598 +7.4% | $47,300 +27.8% |
| 2021 | $557 +3.2% | $37,000 +8.8% |
| 2020 | $540 +5.1% | $34,000 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $514 | $32,600 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $514 +0.8% | $30,700 |
| 2016 | $510 +1.2% | $30,700 |
| 2015 | $504 | $30,700 -7.3% |
| 2014 | $504 +0.8% | $33,100 -6.2% |
| 2013 | $499 | $35,300 -22.2% |
| 2012 | $499 -8.8% | $45,400 -8.8% |
| 2011 | $548 -10.6% | $49,800 -10.6% |
| 2010 | $613 -9.4% | $55,700 -9.4% |
| 2009 | $677 | $61,500 |
| 2008 | $677 +6.2% | $61,500 +6.2% |
| 2007 | $637 +11.5% | $57,900 +21.6% |
| 2006 | $571 +28.3% | $47,600 +32.6% |
| 2005 | $445 +18.8% | $35,900 +21.7% |
| 2004 | $375 +8.1% | $29,500 +8.1% |
| 2003 | $347 +5.8% | $27,300 +5.8% |
| 2002 | $328 +2.4% | $25,800 |
| 2001 | $320 +4.5% | $25,800 +4.5% |
| 2000 | $306 | $24,700 |
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Neighborhood: 23607
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10John Marshall Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Crittenden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Heritage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- 1138 42nd St