159 Melville Dr, Newport News, VA 23602
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$303,500
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,347 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off-street, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 138000521
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $282,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,479
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2023 | Sold | $271,000+2.3%$201/sqft |
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| 9/3/2023 | Contingent | $264,800$197/sqft |
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| 8/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $264,800+222.9%$197/sqft |
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| 2/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2018 | Listing removed | $1,275$1/sqft |
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| 6/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,275$1/sqft |
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| 7/10/2017 | Listing removed | $1,275$1/sqft |
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| 7/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,275$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2015 | Sold | $82,000-16.2%$61/sqft |
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| 8/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $97,900$73/sqft |
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| 7/8/2015 | Listing removed | $97,900$73/sqft |
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| 6/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $97,900-6.3%$73/sqft |
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| 5/29/2015 | Sold | $104,529-16.4%$78/sqft |
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| 1/1/2015 | Listing removed | $125,000$93/sqft |
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| 12/17/2014 | Price change | $125,000-7.4%$93/sqft |
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| 12/3/2014 | Price change | -- |
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| 11/4/2014 | Price change | $135,000-3.6%$100/sqft |
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| 10/3/2014 | Listed for sale | $140,000-3.4%$104/sqft |
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| 8/25/2014 | Listing removed | $145,000$108/sqft |
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| 7/10/2014 | Listed for sale | $145,000+33%$108/sqft |
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| 10/16/2003 | Sold | $109,000$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,479 +8.5% | $282,400 +3.9% |
| 2025 | $3,207 +41.3% | $271,800 +41.3% |
| 2024 | $2,269 +8.2% | $192,300 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $2,097 +5.7% | $185,400 +16% |
| 2021 | $1,984 +1.2% | $159,800 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $1,961 +5.3% | $151,000 +5% |
| 2018 | $1,862 | $143,800 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,862 +0.2% | $141,200 |
| 2016 | $1,858 +1.4% | $141,200 |
| 2015 | $1,832 | $141,200 |
| 2014 | $1,832 +13.9% | $141,200 |
| 2013 | $1,608 | $141,200 -3.4% |
| 2012 | $1,608 -3.9% | $146,200 -3.9% |
| 2011 | $1,673 -4.3% | $152,100 -4.3% |
| 2010 | $1,749 -5.3% | $159,000 -5.3% |
| 2009 | $1,847 | $167,900 |
| 2008 | $1,847 +11.2% | $167,900 +11.2% |
| 2007 | $1,661 +9.6% | $151,000 +19.6% |
| 2006 | $1,516 +15.9% | $126,300 +19.7% |
| 2005 | $1,308 +12.5% | $105,500 +15.2% |
| 2004 | $1,163 +8.1% | $91,600 +8.1% |
| 2003 | $1,076 +3.7% | $84,700 +3.7% |
| 2002 | $1,038 +5.7% | $81,700 +3.2% |
| 2001 | $982 +3.8% | $79,200 +3.8% |
| 2000 | $946 | $76,300 |
Neighborhood: Denbigh-Warwick
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Willis A. Jenkins Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Menchville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
- Middle: Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
- High: Menchville
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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