Charming two-story colonial in the heart of downtown Newport News! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a bright and inviting living space, a functional kitchen, and well-sized bedrooms, perfect for comfortable everyday living. Enjoy classic character with modern updates and the convenience of a central location near shopping, dining, entertainment, and major roadways. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to be close to city amenities, this home is a fantastic opportunity. Schedule your showing today!
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$265,000
961 17th St, Newport News, VA 23607
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$267,100 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$1,821 Estimated rent
Home value
$267,100
$238,000 - $299,000
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Well-sized bedroomsFunctional kitchen
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Listed by:
Charles Holloway,
Holloway Experience Real Est. 757-788-4015
Bought with:
Trinity Beggs
Steel Forged Real Estate LLC
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10608992
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Not Waterfront
Details
- Parcel number: 313000822
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newport News
- Subdivision: Stuart Gardens
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,926 +12.8% | $150,800 +4.2% |
| 2025 | $1,707 +13.6% | $144,700 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $1,503 +18.3% | $127,400 +15.2% |
| 2022 | $1,271 +12.8% | $110,600 +20.1% |
| 2021 | $1,127 +3.7% | $92,100 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $1,086 +0.3% | $80,700 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $1,083 | $77,400 |
| 2017 | $1,083 +0.4% | $77,400 |
| 2016 | $1,079 -3.8% | $77,400 -4.9% |
| 2015 | $1,122 | $81,400 -6.9% |
| 2014 | $1,122 +5.7% | $87,400 -4.5% |
| 2013 | $1,062 | $91,500 -5.2% |
| 2012 | $1,062 -9% | $96,500 -9% |
| 2011 | $1,167 -6.1% | $106,100 -6.1% |
| 2010 | $1,243 -12.7% | $113,000 -12.7% |
| 2009 | $1,425 +2.2% | $129,500 +2.2% |
| 2008 | $1,394 +19.2% | $126,700 +19.2% |
| 2007 | $1,169 +16% | $106,300 +26.5% |
| 2006 | $1,008 +18.2% | $84,000 +22.1% |
| 2005 | $853 -2.4% | $68,800 |
| 2004 | $874 +2.1% | $68,800 +2.1% |
| 2003 | $856 +6.5% | $67,400 +6.5% |
| 2002 | $804 +2.4% | $63,300 |
| 2001 | $785 +10.7% | $63,300 +10.7% |
| 2000 | $709 | $57,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Reed
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Achievable Dream AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Huntington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Menchville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Richard T. Yates Elementary
- Middle: Huntington Middle
- High: Menchville
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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