For sale

Price cut: $1K (8/4)

$268,900

5909 Old Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

3beds

796sqft

$1,728/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$269,300 Zestimate^®

$338/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Charming brick ranchLarge detached garageWood-burning stoveFenced backyardStorage shedBright welcoming feelGarage apartment

A wonderful investment property!! GARAGE APARTMENT & LARGE DETACHED GARAGE along with a completely remodeled and move-in ready, charming brick ranch offers 3 bedrooms and stylish updates throughout! Fresh paint and durable laminate flooring create a bright, welcoming feel, while the cozy living room features a wood-burning stove perfect for relaxing evenings. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, solid surface countertops, and plenty of workspace. Come outside to a fenced backyard with a storage shed, ideal for outdoor living and extra storage. A detached garage includes an apartment above, offering endless possibilities for a guest suite, home office, or potential rental income even though it has low ceilings. This versatile property is a must-see!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Fin. Rm Over Gar

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater

Features

Flooring: Laminate/LVP
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 796 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Garage Det 1 Car, Oversized
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Waterfront features: Not Waterfront

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 285000407
Zoning: R4

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Brick
Roof: Asphalt Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: City/County
Water: City/County

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: All Others Area 106

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newport News

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $338/sqft
Tax assessed value: $164,100
Annual tax amount: $2,083
Date on market: 6/26/2026

Estimated market value

$269,300

$256,000 - $283,000

$1,538/mo

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$2,083 +16.1%	$164,100 +7.9%
2025	$1,795 +6.4%	$152,100 +6.4%
2024	$1,687 +21.7%	$143,000 +15%
2022	$1,387 +7.3%	$124,400 +22.4%
2021	$1,293 +2.8%	$101,600 +7.7%
2020	$1,257 +0.2%	$94,300 +3.2%
2018	$1,254	$91,400
2017	$1,254 +0.3%	$91,400
2016	$1,250 +0.5%	$91,400
2015	$1,244	$91,400
2014	$1,244 +6.8%	$91,400 -4.1%
2013	$1,165	$95,300 -10%
2012	$1,165 -8.3%	$105,900 -8.3%
2011	$1,271 -3.3%	$115,500 -3.3%
2010	$1,315	$119,500
2009	$1,315	$119,500
2008	$1,315 +12.6%	$119,500 +12.6%
2007	$1,167 +7.3%	$106,100 +17.1%
2006	$1,087 +13.7%	$90,600 +17.5%
2005	$956 +21.8%	$77,100 +24.8%
2004	$785 +6.7%	$61,800 +6.7%
2003	$735	$57,900
2002	$735 +6.8%	$57,900 +4.3%
2001	$688 +3%	$55,500 +3%
2000	$668	$53,900