Charming Updated Ranch on a Large Fenced Lot!
Welcome home to this well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1 full bath, 1 three-quarter bath property in the heart of Newport News. Featuring an updated kitchen with modern appliances, this home blends comfort, functionality, and value.
Inside, you’ll find durable scratch-resistant luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas, offering the look of hardwood with easy maintenance. The updated kitchen provides ample cabinet space, newer appliances, and a layout designed for everyday living and entertaining.
Step outside to enjoy the expansive fully fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, outdoor gatherings, or simply relaxing in your own private space. The property also includes a detached garage for parking, storage, or workshop use, plus a separate detached “she shed” that offers endless possibilities as a home office, hobby room, studio, fitness space, or retreat.
Conveniently located near shopping, dining, military installations, major highways, and all that Newport News has to offer, this move-in-ready home combines indoor comfort with exceptional outdoor versatility.
Highlights:
* 2 Bedrooms + 1 secondary room currently used as a 3rd
* 1 Full Bath + 1 Three-Quarter Bath
* Updated Kitchen
* Updated Appliances
* Scratch-Resistant Luxury Vinyl Flooring
* Large Fully Fenced Yard
* Detached Garage with power
* Detached She Shed / Flex Space with power
* Convenient Newport News Location
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a property with character, updates, and plenty of room to make it your own!
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
701 Briarfield Rd, Newport News, VA 23605
3beds
1,258sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1940
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$1,865 Estimated rent
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Modern appliancesExpansive fully fenced yardAmple cabinet spaceUpdated kitchen
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,258 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park, City
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 284000138
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Crawl/Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newport News
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $319,9900%$254/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $320,000+14.3%$254/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Sold | $280,000$223/sqft |
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| 2/17/2025 | Contingent | $280,000$223/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+14.3%$223/sqft |
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| 12/16/2022 | Sold | $245,000+1%$195/sqft |
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| 12/1/2022 | Contingent | $242,500$193/sqft |
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| 11/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $242,500+94.4%$193/sqft |
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| 7/6/2022 | Sold | $124,750+2.3%$99/sqft |
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| 5/30/2013 | Sold | $122,000$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,263 +7.6% | $264,100 +2.8% |
| 2025 | $3,033 +5.9% | $257,000 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $2,864 +47.9% | $242,700 +42.6% |
| 2022 | $1,937 +7.6% | $170,200 +16% |
| 2021 | $1,800 +6.3% | $146,700 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $1,693 +3.3% | $135,900 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $1,639 | $122,900 |
| 2017 | $1,639 +0.3% | $122,900 |
| 2016 | $1,634 +0.4% | $122,900 |
| 2015 | $1,628 | $122,900 |
| 2014 | $1,628 +20.7% | $122,900 +4.5% |
| 2013 | $1,349 | $117,600 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $1,349 -13.2% | $122,600 -13.2% |
| 2011 | $1,553 -2.6% | $141,200 -2.6% |
| 2010 | $1,595 +5.5% | $145,000 +5.5% |
| 2009 | $1,511 | $137,400 |
| 2008 | $1,511 +9% | $137,400 +9% |
| 2007 | $1,387 +5.6% | $126,100 +15.2% |
| 2006 | $1,314 +16.8% | $109,500 +20.7% |
| 2005 | $1,125 +23.3% | $90,700 +26.3% |
| 2004 | $912 | $71,800 |
| 2003 | $912 +6.5% | $71,800 +6.5% |
| 2002 | $856 +2.4% | $67,400 |
| 2001 | $836 +3.9% | $67,400 +3.9% |
| 2000 | $805 | $64,900 |
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Neighborhood: Newmarket
Nearby schools
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- 2/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Crittenden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Heritage High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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