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  • $779,100

    223 James River Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

    3beds
    3,788sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1961
    0.62 Acres Lot
    $779,100 Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $3,527 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $779,100

    $717,000 - $849,000

    $3,527/mo

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    What's special

    Don’t miss out on this beautiful home built by an owner of a large commercial construction company who thought of everything. The solidly built home is in the most desirable neighborhood and both are loaded with character and charm. It is located directly across the street from the James River yet its higher elevation keeps the lot safe from flooding or having any drainage problems. The entire saltwater pool area is a breathtaking private sanctuary. The landscaping and home design give privacy from every neighbor. The landscaping is professionally designed for low maintenance. There is plenty of parking in the back of the house for when you entertain. There is a full outdoor bathroom, a wood working room attached to the large one car garage which has built in storage, and a potting room with a sink next to the pool. Inside there is a large master suite on the first floor. The family room, breakfast room and kitchen have large windows overlooking the stunning pool view, With gorgeous trees in the background. You will want to sit and relax right there. The spacious bedroom on the second floor has a large balcony overlooking the serene back yard and pool. The third roomy bedroom has one of the three fireplaces in it with a beautiful view towards the James River. There are three A/C units so everyone is comfortable. Special features include a stately staircase in foyer, dining room with built in cabinetry, office with built in cabinetry, family room with built in bookshelves, lots of storage areas, a cedar closet, one master outdoor light switch, and much more. Come and make this house your own.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,788 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.62 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 261000425

    Construction

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

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: Has HOA fee
    Location
    • Region: Newport News

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $206/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $711,300
    • Annual tax amount: $8,540

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/3/2019Sold$475,000$125/sqft
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    5/6/2019Pending sale$475,000$125/sqft
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    3/25/2019Price change$475,000-4.4%$125/sqft
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    12/19/2018Price change$497,000-9.5%$131/sqft
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    11/1/2018Price change$549,000-4.5%$145/sqft
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    10/5/2018Price change$575,000-3.7%$152/sqft
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    9/21/2018Price change$597,000-2.9%$158/sqft
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    8/21/2018Listed for sale$615,000+55.7%$162/sqft
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    8/1/2003Sold$395,000+12.9%$104/sqft
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    6/14/2000Sold$350,000$92/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$8,540 +6.1%$711,300 +4.3%
    2025$8,050 $682,200
    2024$8,050 +24%$682,200 +10%
    2022$6,493 +3.2%$620,100 +19.2%
    2021$6,291 $520,200 +3.2%
    2020$6,291 -9.9%$504,000 -10.1%
    2018$6,981 $560,800
    2017$6,981 +2.8%$560,800 +2.7%
    2016$6,794 +0.1%$545,800
    2015$6,788 $545,800
    2014$6,788 +13.1%$545,800
    2013$6,004 $545,800
    2012$6,004 -4.4%$545,800 -4.4%
    2011$6,280 -1.3%$570,900 -1.3%
    2010$6,364 -6.1%$578,500 -6.1%
    2009$6,780 $616,400
    2008$6,780 +3.2%$616,400 +3.2%
    2007$6,571 +5.9%$597,400 +15.5%
    2006$6,205 +22%$517,100 +26.1%
    2005$5,086 +2.8%$410,200 +5.3%
    2004$4,948 +18.1%$389,600 +18.1%
    2003$4,188 +0.9%$329,800 +0.9%
    2002$4,150 +15.9%$326,800 +13.1%
    2001$3,582 +5%$288,900 +5%
    2000$3,411 $275,100
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    Neighborhood: Warwick on the James

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hilton Elementary
    • Middle: Homer L. Hines Middle
    • High: Warwick

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