For sale

$380,000

40 Franklin Rd, Newport News, VA 23601

4beds

2,039sqft

$2,602/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1945

7,840 Square Feet Lot

$376,300 Zestimate^®

$186/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer windowsMature corner lot

Charming Colonial in sought after Rivermont! This home hasn't seen the market in over 30 years! This well-loved home features 4BR 2BA 2039 sq.ft and a mature corner lot. Newer Windows and Siding are the start to this home's new beginning. Seller prefers to do no repairs, but this home is ready for you to make your own!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: PBR with Bath

Heating

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Scuttle
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,039 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Trees/Woods
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Features: Corner

Details

Parcel number: 268000701
Zoning: R4

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1945

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Rivermont

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newport News

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $186/sqft
Tax assessed value: $305,500
Annual tax amount: $3,752
Date on market: 8/14/2026

Estimated market value

$376,300

$357,000 - $395,000

$2,427/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$3,752 +6.4%	$305,500 +2.3%
2025	$3,525 +3%	$298,700 +3%
2024	$3,422 +17.6%	$290,000 +8.5%
2022	$2,910 +9.4%	$267,200 +18%
2021	$2,659	$226,500 +9.8%
2020	$2,659 +1.4%	$206,300 +1.4%
2018	$2,622	$203,500
2017	$2,622 +0.2%	$203,500
2016	$2,618 +0.2%	$203,500
2015	$2,612	$203,500 -7%
2014	$2,612 +8.5%	$218,900
2013	$2,408	$218,900
2012	$2,408 -2.9%	$218,900 -2.9%
2011	$2,479 -4.3%	$225,400 -4.3%
2010	$2,592	$235,600
2009	$2,592	$235,600
2008	$2,592	$235,600
2007	$2,592 +10%	$235,600 +20%
2006	$2,356 +16%	$196,300 +19.8%
2005	$2,031 +15.1%	$163,800 +17.9%
2004	$1,764 +7.9%	$138,900 +7.9%
2003	$1,634 +6.3%	$128,700 +6.3%
2002	$1,538 +9.8%	$121,100 +7.2%
2001	$1,401	$113,000
2000	$1,401	$113,000