For sale

$245,000

218 Palen Ave, Newport News, VA 23601

3beds

1,141sqft

$1,606/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1919

3,049 Square Feet Lot

$245,000 Zestimate^®

$215/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Off-street parkingOriginal character shines throughoutBrand new fence

Charming 3-bedroom, 1 bath twinhome in the heart of historic Hilton Village! Well-maintained with updated electrical (breaker box, no fuses), new gutters with leaf filters and a transferable warranty, brand new fence and a bathroom featuring a classic clawfoot tub. Original character shines throughout, plus a downstairs closet with brand new washer/dryer for added convenience. Fireplace has just been cleaned and inspected. Sellers also have a termite warranty. Off-street parking. Near shops, dining, parks and the river - don't miss this Hilton gem!

49 days

784

19

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Attic, Utility Closet

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: 220 V Elec, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), In-Law Floorplan
Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,141 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, Driveway, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Privacy,Wood,Fenced
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 266000352
Zoning: R5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Townhouse
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Stucco
Roof: Slate

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1919

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Hilton Village

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newport News

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $215/sqft
Tax assessed value: $195,900
Annual tax amount: $2,178
Date on market: 6/24/2026

Estimated market value

$245,000

$233,000 - $257,000

$1,593/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$2,459 +12.9%	$195,900 +6.1%
2025	$2,178 +9.1%	$184,600 +9.1%
2024	$1,997 +5.4%	$169,200 +10.3%
2022	$1,894 +4.6%	$153,400 +7.1%
2021	$1,811 +4.1%	$143,200 +4.7%
2020	$1,740 +1.7%	$136,800 +6.1%
2018	$1,712	$128,900
2017	$1,712 +2.7%	$128,900 +2.6%
2016	$1,667 -4.8%	$125,600 -5.6%
2015	$1,752	$133,000 +1.8%
2014	$1,752 +12.1%	$130,700
2013	$1,563	$130,700 -8%
2012	$1,563 -7.4%	$142,100 -7.4%
2011	$1,689 -1.5%	$153,500 -1.5%
2010	$1,714 -6.2%	$155,800 -6.2%
2009	$1,827	$166,100
2008	$1,827 +4.3%	$166,100 +4.3%
2007	$1,751 +13.3%	$159,200 +23.6%
2006	$1,546 +10.9%	$128,800 +14.6%
2005	$1,394 +16.4%	$112,400 +19.2%
2004	$1,198 +8.8%	$94,300 +8.8%
2003	$1,101 +9.7%	$86,700 +9.7%
2002	$1,003 +2.4%	$79,000
2001	$980	$79,000
2000	$980	$79,000