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    217 James River Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

    5beds
    4,400sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1961
    0.63 Acres Lot
    $834,500 Zestimate®
    $174/sqft
    $3,691 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $834,500

    $784,000 - $893,000

    $3,691/mo

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    What's special

    Prime High Lot Across From The James River Near The Mariners' Museum Area. All Brick With Spacious Formal And Informal Rooms, Complete With New 1st Level Bedroom/In-Law Suite Or Possible Master. Private Rear Yard, 2 Fireplaces, Sunroom Not Included In Sq. Footage. Great Storage, Patio & Shed.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.63 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 261000421

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1961

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Newport News

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $174/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $773,900
    • Annual tax amount: $9,279

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/7/2024Sold$764,000-2.8%$174/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/6/2024Contingent$786,000$179/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10522673 Report a problem
    3/8/2024Listed for sale$786,000-1.3%$179/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10522673 Report a problem
    2/23/2024Listing removed$796,000$181/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10507622 Report a problem
    2/7/2024Listed for sale$796,000$181/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10507622 Report a problem
    12/21/2023Contingent$796,000$181/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10507622 Report a problem
    10/21/2023Listed for sale$796,000-0.4%$181/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10507622 Report a problem
    10/21/2023Listing removed$799,000$182/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10487792 Report a problem
    8/7/2023Price change$799,000-4.8%$182/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10487792 Report a problem
    5/24/2023Listed for sale$839,000+68.1%$191/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10487792 Report a problem
    5/2/2016Sold$499,000$113/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/21/2015Price change$499,000-7.6%$113/sqft
    Source: Fitzhugh-Wilson Real Estate Inc. #1531535 Report a problem
    7/2/2015Listed for sale$540,000+24.1%$123/sqft
    Source: Fitzhugh-Wilson Real Estate Inc. #1531535 Report a problem
    3/31/2014Sold$435,000-3.3%$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/8/2013Price change$450,000-9.8%$102/sqft
    Source: greg garrett realty.com #1315991 Report a problem
    6/12/2013Price change$499,000-9.3%$113/sqft
    Source: greg garrett realty.com #1315991 Report a problem
    4/20/2013Listed for sale$550,000-11.1%$125/sqft
    Source: greg garrett realty.com #1315991 Report a problem
    6/28/2012Listing removed$619,000$141/sqft
    Source: Bo Parrish #1051423 Report a problem
    5/18/2012Listed for sale$619,000+3.3%$141/sqft
    Source: Bo Parrish #1051423 Report a problem
    11/22/2011Listing removed$599,000$136/sqft
    Source: Virginia Land & Homes Report a problem
    8/23/2011Price change$599,000-3.2%$136/sqft
    Source: Virginia Land & Homes Report a problem
    12/23/2010Listed for sale$619,000$141/sqft
    Source: Virginia Land & Homes Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$9,279 +6.1%$773,900 +4.4%
    2025$8,747 $741,300
    2024$8,747 +15.9%$741,300 +10.4%
    2022$7,545 +16.2%$671,700 +10.8%
    2021$6,492 $606,400 +16.5%
    2020$6,492 +0%$520,500
    2018$6,489 $520,500
    2017$6,489 +19.2%$520,500 +19.7%
    2016$5,442 +0.1%$435,000
    2015$5,436 $435,000
    2014$5,436 -11.3%$435,000 -20.1%
    2013$6,131 $544,300 -2.4%
    2012$6,131 -4.7%$557,400 -4.7%
    2011$6,434 -1.5%$584,900 -1.5%
    2010$6,531 -6.9%$593,700 -6.9%
    2009$7,011 $637,400
    2008$7,011 $637,400
    2007$7,011 +3.3%$637,400 +12.7%
    2006$6,787 +26%$565,600 +30.2%
    2005$5,385 +9.3%$434,300 +12%
    2004$4,925 +18.3%$387,800 +18.3%
    2003$4,164 +0.9%$327,900 +0.9%
    2002$4,126 +13.1%$324,900 +10.4%
    2001$3,649 +2.2%$294,300 +2.2%
    2000$3,571 $288,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Warwick on the James

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hilton Elementary
    • Middle: Homer L. Hines Middle
    • High: Warwick
    • District: NEWPORT NEWS CITY PBLC SCHS

    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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