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$260,000

144 Nelson Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

4beds

1,660sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1937

-- sqft lot

$299,400 Zestimate^®

$157/sqft

$2,432 Estimated rent

Home value

$299,400

$284,000 - $314,000

$2,432/mo

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What's special

Cozy cabin-like feelLong drivewayBeautiful wood floors

Welcome to 144 Nelson Drive — a 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home full of warmth and opportunity. With beautiful wood floors and a cozy, cabin-like feel, this well-kept home offers character right in the heart of the city. Perfect for someone handy or creative who wants to add their personal touch and make it their own. Major updates include a new roof (2024), new HVAC systems (2023 & 2024), and new LVP flooring in the laundry room (2025). The upstairs bathroom features heated floors for an added touch of comfort. A long driveway and detached 2-car garage with workshop space and attic storage provide plenty of room for projects and parking. Conveniently located just moments from the Nolan Trail. Bonus opportunity: assume the current $200,000 mortgage at an incredible 2.25% interest rate.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room, Workshop

Heating

Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater

Features

Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: None
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Details

Parcel number: 252000145

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1937

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Brandon Heights

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newport News

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $157/sqft
Tax assessed value: $282,200
Annual tax amount: $3,476
Date on market: 2/14/2026

Price history

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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$3,477 +4.4%	$282,200
2025	$3,330	$282,200
2024	$3,330 +11.5%	$282,200 +8.7%
2022	$2,986 +4.7%	$259,600 +10.7%
2021	$2,853 +3.4%	$234,500 +5.5%
2020	$2,759 +0.1%	$222,200 +3.6%
2018	$2,756	$214,500
2017	$2,756 +0.2%	$214,500
2016	$2,752 +0.2%	$214,500
2015	$2,746	$214,500 -3.3%
2014	$2,746 +12.5%	$221,800
2013	$2,440	$221,800
2012	$2,440 -6.2%	$221,800 -6.2%
2011	$2,600 -3%	$236,400 -3%
2010	$2,681 -2.9%	$243,700 -2.9%
2009	$2,761	$251,000
2008	$2,761 +4.1%	$251,000 +4.1%
2007	$2,651 -0.8%	$241,000 +8.2%
2006	$2,674 +45.3%	$222,800 +50.1%
2005	$1,840 +27.5%	$148,400 +30.6%
2004	$1,443 +9.8%	$113,600 +9.8%
2003	$1,314 +5.2%	$103,500 +5.2%
2002	$1,250 +2.4%	$98,400
2001	$1,220 +1.2%	$98,400 +1.2%
2000	$1,205	$97,200