For sale

Price cut: $14K (7/30)

$485,000

21 E Governor Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

5beds

2,723sqft

$3,125/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1973

0.35 Acres Lot

$484,400 Zestimate^®

$178/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Four seasons sunroomMud roomAmazing curb appealPrivate backyardHalf bathTwo updated bathsLarge tv room

This home offers a great combination of space, updates, and convenience in one of Newport News' most established neighborhoods. The updated kitchen opens to a spacious eat in area; downstairs also features a living room, large TV room, dining room, half bath, mud room and large laundry room. A four seasons sunroom leads to a spacious deck and private backyard. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and two updated baths. A generous bonus room over the garage can be used as a media room, home office, or bedroom. Fresh paint throughout! The large deck and private backyard are great for relaxing or entertaining. Leafless gutters. There's also a 2 car detached garage. The home has been well taken care of and has amazing curb appeal! HVAC is 7 years old. Minutes from Riverview Farm Park, BC Charles ES, Menchville HS, Ft Eustis, I64, shopping and restaurants. Mature peach and persimmon trees on property.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Sun Room, Utility Room

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

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

Features

Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Pantry
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Fireplace Gas-natural, Primary Bedroom

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,723 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Det 2 Car, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2
Covered spaces: 4
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Fenced
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Lot

Size: 0.35 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 178000322

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1973

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County
Utilities for property: Cable Hookup

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Denbigh Plantation

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newport News

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $178/sqft
Tax assessed value: $404,900
Annual tax amount: $4,925
Date on market: 7/22/2026

Estimated market value

$484,400

$460,000 - $509,000

$3,477/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$4,925 +3.1%	$404,900
2025	$4,778 +8.8%	$404,900 +8.8%
2024	$4,390 +2.6%	$372,000 +3%
2022	$4,278 +9%	$361,000 +6.6%
2021	$3,923 +4.3%	$338,600 +9.3%
2020	$3,762 +4.8%	$309,900 +4.4%
2018	$3,588	$296,700 +5%
2017	$3,588 +0.1%	$282,700
2016	$3,584 +100.3%	$282,700
2015	$1,789	$282,700
2014	$1,789 -44.4%	$282,700
2013	$3,220	$282,700 -3.4%
2012	$3,220 -9.3%	$292,700 -9.3%
2011	$3,550 -4%	$322,700 -4%
2010	$3,699 -7.5%	$336,300 -7.5%
2009	$3,999	$363,500
2008	$3,999	$363,500
2007	$3,999 +2.6%	$363,500 +11.9%
2006	$3,899 +9.1%	$324,900 +12.8%
2005	$3,572 +15.8%	$288,100 +18.6%
2004	$3,086 +22.9%	$243,000 +22.9%
2003	$2,512 +10.4%	$197,800 +10.4%
2002	$2,276 +2.4%	$179,200
2001	$2,222 +3.3%	$179,200 +3.3%
2000	$2,151	$173,500