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  • $714,900

    257 James River Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

    4beds
    3,479sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1950
    0.57 Acres Lot
    $714,900 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $3,072 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $714,900

    $679,000 - $758,000

    $3,072/mo

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    What's special

    Outstanding home, location, amenities, landscaping is what you will say about this approx. 3500 sf home with approx 900 sf detached garage! Located in the most sought after sections of Newport News! Home and yard...nothing to do but move-in! Features foyer, living room with fireplace, dining room, updated eat-in kitchen, office, mud/laundry room, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths, real 1st floor master, detached garage, pool, fenced-in private yard!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,479 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.57 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 257000726

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Newport News

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $636,300
    • Annual tax amount: $7,655

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/31/2022Sold$625,000$180/sqft
    Source: WMLS #2201437 Report a problem
    5/2/2022Pending sale$625,000$180/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #10434464 Report a problem
    5/2/2022Contingent$625,000$180/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10434464 Report a problem
    4/29/2022Listed for sale$625,000+53.6%$180/sqft
    Source: REIN Inc. #10434464 Report a problem
    5/1/2015Sold$407,000-1.9%$117/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/28/2015Price change$415,000+2.5%$119/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Newport News/Peninsula #1501040 Report a problem
    3/26/2015Price change$405,000+1.5%$116/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Newport News/Peninsula #1501040 Report a problem
    1/9/2015Price change$399,000-6.1%$115/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Newport News/Peninsula #1501040 Report a problem
    7/31/2014Price change$425,000-5.6%$122/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Newport News/Peninsula #1427104 Report a problem
    6/21/2014Price change$450,000+0.2%$129/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Newport News/Peninsula #1427104 Report a problem
    3/6/2014Price change$449,000-5.1%$129/sqft
    Source: Abbitt Realty Company, LLC #1408623 Report a problem
    8/27/2013Listed for sale$472,900-15.6%$136/sqft
    Source: Abbitt Realty Company, LLC #1336264 Report a problem
    8/15/2007Sold$560,000+69.7%$161/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/1/2007Sold$330,000$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$7,655 +7.1%$636,300 +5.1%
    2025$7,146 $605,600
    2024$7,146 +19.3%$605,600 +14%
    2022$5,991 +9.6%$531,200 +10.9%
    2021$5,464 +4.7%$479,000 +9.8%
    2020$5,221 +0.1%$436,200 +4.8%
    2018$5,218 $416,300
    2017$5,218 +0.1%$416,300
    2016$5,214 -5.7%$416,300 -6%
    2015$5,530 $442,700 -6.9%
    2014$5,530 +5.8%$475,300
    2013$5,228 $475,300
    2012$5,228 -2.7%$475,300 -2.7%
    2011$5,372 -1.3%$488,400 -1.3%
    2010$5,444 -3.2%$494,900 -3.2%
    2009$5,623 $511,200
    2008$5,623 +49%$511,200 +49%
    2007$3,773 -1.8%$343,000 +7.2%
    2006$3,841 +22.3%$320,100 +26.4%
    2005$3,140 +17.2%$253,200 +20%
    2004$2,680 +14.2%$211,000 +14.2%
    2003$2,347 +1.7%$184,800 +1.7%
    2002$2,309 +12%$181,800 +9.4%
    2001$2,061 +2.8%$166,200 +2.8%
    2000$2,005 $161,700
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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

    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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