Absolutely stunning home in the heart of Historic Hilton Village. Beautifully persevered hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living room with fireplace and built in book shelves. Both living room and dining have recently been painted. Updated kitchen off of the dining room. Kitchen boasts ceramic tile floors and full appliance package. Utility room off of the kitchen. Second and third floor feature four large bedrooms. Large master bedroom with walk in closet. Dual zoned HVAC and updated electrical box. Fenced yard with a beautiful brick patio and spacious storage shed. All within walking distance to Hilton Village, Hilton Elementary and the James River.
Sold for $264,800
$264,800
213 Palen Ave, Newport News, VA 23601
4beds
1,800sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1919
3,524 Square Feet Lot
$289,200 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$1,993 Estimated rent
Home value
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$275,000 - $304,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 3,524 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 266000329
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,093
- Ownership type: Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Sold | $264,800$147/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Contingent | $264,800$147/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Price change | $264,8000%$147/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $264,900+41.3%$147/sqft |
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| 1/11/2019 | Sold | $187,500-4.8%$104/sqft |
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| 1/10/2019 | Pending sale | $197,000$109/sqft |
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| 11/16/2018 | Price change | $197,000-1.5%$109/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $199,900+2.5%$111/sqft |
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| 12/12/2014 | Sold | $195,000$108/sqft |
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| 8/19/2014 | Price change | $195,000-1.8%$108/sqft |
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| 5/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $198,500-0.3%$110/sqft |
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| 9/10/2013 | Listing removed | $199,000$111/sqft |
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| 8/14/2013 | Price change | $199,000-5.2%$111/sqft |
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| 7/4/2013 | Listed for sale | $210,000-0.9%$117/sqft |
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| 2/11/2009 | Sold | $212,000+73.8%$118/sqft |
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| 8/21/2008 | Sold | $122,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,093 -2.4% | $249,700 -7% |
| 2025 | $3,169 +10.5% | $268,600 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $2,867 +10.9% | $243,000 +12.1% |
| 2022 | $2,585 +5.4% | $216,800 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $2,452 +5% | $199,800 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $2,335 +2% | $189,300 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $2,289 | $176,200 |
| 2017 | $2,289 +3.2% | $176,200 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $2,218 -6.1% | $170,700 -6.7% |
| 2015 | $2,362 | $183,000 |
| 2014 | $2,362 +8.6% | $183,000 |
| 2013 | $2,175 | $183,000 -7.4% |
| 2012 | $2,175 -6.9% | $197,700 -6.9% |
| 2011 | $2,336 -1.3% | $212,400 -1.3% |
| 2010 | $2,368 +8.1% | $215,300 +8.1% |
| 2009 | $2,190 | $199,100 |
| 2008 | $2,190 +4.6% | $199,100 +4.6% |
| 2007 | $2,093 +15.8% | $190,300 +26.3% |
| 2006 | $1,808 +11.3% | $150,700 +15% |
| 2005 | $1,624 +17.9% | $131,000 +20.7% |
| 2004 | $1,378 +13.4% | $108,500 +13.4% |
| 2003 | $1,215 +7.4% | $95,700 +7.4% |
| 2002 | $1,132 +2.4% | $89,100 |
| 2001 | $1,105 | $89,100 |
| 2000 | $1,105 | $89,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Hilton Village
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Homer L. Hines Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Warwick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hilton Elementary
- Middle: Homer L. Hines Middle
- High: Warwick
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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