Experience the best of Port Warwick living in this impeccably maintained home, where designer touches, exceptional condition, and a highly desirable floor plan set it apart from the rest. The main level offers incredible flexibility with a private office/flex room, an additional flex room with closet, & a spacious living area perfect for everyday living & entertaining. The bright & open kitchen features newer stainless appliances, a gas range, large pantry, eat-in dining area, abundant cabinetry, & countertop seating. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and the convenience of upstairs laundry, a coffee/beverage nook, & floored attic storage. Enjoy outdoor living on the charming paver patio, an attached 2-car garage with driveway, & a zoned HVAC with both units replaced in 2025. Ideally located just moments from Port Warwick's restaurants, shopping, concerts, art shows, & community events, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of lifestyle, comfort, & convenience.
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$435,000
289 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, VA 23606
3beds
2,031sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2004
-- sqft lot
$436,600 Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$2,331 Estimated rent
Home value
$436,600
$406,000 - $472,000
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Charming paver patioDesigner touchesHighly desirable floor planBright and open kitchenLarge pantryFloored attic storageGas range
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Listed by:
Amy Kearney,
Liz Moore & Associates LLC 757-873-2707
Bought with:
David Caggiano
EXP Realty LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10637863
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Assigned Storage, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room, Utility Closet
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Walk-In
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Fireplace Gas-natural
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,031 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Att 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway, On Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 203000580
- Zoning: R9
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Port Warwick
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Landscaping
- HOA fee: $195 monthly
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $411,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,606
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,997 +8.5% | $411,000 +5.3% |
| 2025 | $4,606 +5.2% | $390,300 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $4,378 +10.4% | $371,000 +5.5% |
| 2022 | $3,967 +5% | $351,500 +12.3% |
| 2021 | $3,778 | $313,100 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $3,778 +1.5% | $298,000 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $3,724 | $293,800 |
| 2017 | $3,724 +0.1% | $293,800 |
| 2016 | $3,719 +0.2% | $293,800 |
| 2015 | $3,713 | $293,800 |
| 2014 | $3,713 +17.3% | $293,800 +2.1% |
| 2013 | $3,165 | $287,700 |
| 2012 | $3,165 -5.3% | $287,700 -5.3% |
| 2011 | $3,343 -9.7% | $303,900 -9.7% |
| 2010 | $3,700 -11.7% | $336,400 -11.7% |
| 2009 | $4,192 | $381,100 |
| 2008 | $4,192 | $381,100 |
| 2007 | $4,192 +8% | $381,100 +17.8% |
| 2006 | $3,881 +9.3% | $323,400 +13% |
| 2005 | $3,550 +6.2% | $286,300 +8.7% |
| 2004 | $3,344 +558.3% | $263,300 +558.3% |
| 2003 | $508 | $40,000 |
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Neighborhood: Deer Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hidenwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Homer L. Hines Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Warwick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hidenwood Elementary
- Middle: Homer L. Hines Middle
- High: Warwick
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
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- Newport News
- 23606
- Deer Park
- 289 Herman Melville Ave
