Updated, Upgraded big brick rancher on Newmarket Creek a tributary of the James River! Move-in ready! Shows great! Features front porch, living room/dining room area, new custom eat-in kitchen, 3 good sized bedrooms, 2updated baths, laundry room, big screened in patio, overlooking the water, attached oversized garage! Close to shipyard, military bases, parks, beaches, shopping!
Sold for $279,900
$279,900
502 South Ave, Newport News, VA 23601
3beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$298,900 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$1,935 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kyle T Hause 757-727-0069,
Long & Foster Real Estate-James River
Bought with:
Judy Perez, 0225080670
P & H Realtors
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR,MLS#: 2405694Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Stove
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Oversized, Paved, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Paved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Partial
- On waterfront: Yes
- Body of water: Newmarket Creek
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 269.000355
- Zoning description: R4
- Special conditions: Corporate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Drywall, Frame, Mixed, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Sidewalks
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,251
- Date on market: 9/22/2025
- Ownership: Corporate
- Ownership type: Corporation
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $279,900$207/sqft |
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| 4/7/2024 | Contingent | $279,900$207/sqft |
Source:  REIN Inc. #10522960 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Pending sale | $279,900$207/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2405694 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $279,900+119.8%$207/sqft |
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| 11/2/2023 | Sold | $127,365-46.9%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,900-3.3%$178/sqft |
Source: REIN Inc. #10479387 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2022 | Listing removed | $248,000$184/sqft |
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| 5/12/2022 | Listed for sale | $248,000+115.7%$184/sqft |
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| 1/31/2018 | Listing removed | $115,000$85/sqft |
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| 6/26/2017 | Price change | $115,000+11.7%$85/sqft |
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| 6/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $103,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,423 +9.6% | $277,600 +4.9% |
| 2025 | $3,123 +38.7% | $264,700 +38.7% |
| 2024 | $2,251 +21.2% | $190,800 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $1,857 +6.3% | $159,100 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $1,748 +6.3% | $140,200 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $1,644 +3.5% | $131,600 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $1,589 | $116,800 -1.7% |
| 2017 | $1,589 +0.3% | $118,800 |
| 2016 | $1,584 +0.4% | $118,800 |
| 2015 | $1,578 | $118,800 |
| 2014 | $1,578 +6.1% | $118,800 -4% |
| 2013 | $1,487 | $123,800 -8.4% |
| 2012 | $1,487 -14.3% | $135,200 -14.3% |
| 2011 | $1,735 -3.8% | $157,700 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $1,804 -1.5% | $164,000 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $1,832 | $166,500 |
| 2008 | $1,832 +6.4% | $166,500 +6.4% |
| 2007 | $1,722 +7.2% | $156,500 +17% |
| 2006 | $1,606 +26.7% | $133,800 +30.9% |
| 2005 | $1,267 +21.8% | $102,200 +24.8% |
| 2004 | $1,040 +4.9% | $81,900 +4.9% |
| 2003 | $992 +10.8% | $78,100 +10.8% |
| 2002 | $895 +2.4% | $70,500 |
| 2001 | $874 +7.6% | $70,500 +7.6% |
| 2000 | $812 | $65,500 |
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Neighborhood: 23601
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Crittenden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Heritage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carver
- Middle: Crittenden
- High: Heritage
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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