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$489,000

$192 / sqft · est. $3,105/mo →

5beds

3.1baths

2,551sqft

0days on market

1 Mears Cir, Newport News, VA 23602

Name: 1 Mears CIR, Newport News, Virginia 23602
Brand: BHHS RW Towne Realty
Price: 489000 USD
Availability: InStock

New ListingResidential · built 1973 · WENDWOOD

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Marsh, Pond.

Frontage

Marsh · Pond ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Rare multigenerational living opportunity on a quiet cul-de-sac! This spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers an exceptional first-floor in-law/guest suite with private entrance, bedroom, living area, full bath, walk-in closet, kitchenette and private screened porch. The main home features an open floor plan, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, generously sized rooms and two spacious living rooms-one with a fireplace. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath. Enjoy an additional screened porch, fully fenced backyard with koi pond and a peaceful wooded setting on approximately half an acre at the back of the pond. NEW ROOF, freshly painted interior and updated lighting complete this truly special home offering exceptional space, privacy and flexibility for multigenerational living!

Listing courtesy of Caroline White · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10648207

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

ElementaryL.F. Palmer Elementary School
3/10
MiddleEthel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
3.9/10
HighMenchville High School
4.1/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1973

Price / sqft

$192

HOA

None

Taxes

$5,098/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10648207

Interior

Bedrooms: 5
Full baths: 3
Half baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 2,551
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate/LVP, Other
Ensuite bedrooms: 2
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 10
Other rooms: 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, In-Law Suite, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Screened Porch, Utility Closet, Utility Room
Appliances: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan
Accessibility: Curbless Shower, Level Flooring, Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style: Colonial
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Aluminum,Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Full
Waterfront: Marsh,Pond

Utilities & systems

Heating: Forced Hot Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Water heater: Gas
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.5300
Subdivision: WENDWOOD
Zoning: R3
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: Yes
Parking: Garage Att 1 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession: CLOSING
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

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Median sale · 12 mo

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Days on market

For sale now

$71K

HH income

40.4%

Owner-occupied

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The numbers

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Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$3,105/mo

Down payment20% · $97,800

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$2,537

Property tax

$425

Home insurance

$143

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$330,500 – $500,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

21 Cherbourg DR · 1.6 mi · 2,560 sqft$500,000 sold 2026-04

23 Patton DR · 1.3 mi · 2,364 sqft$399,000 sold 2026-02

11 Cherbourg DR · 1.6 mi · 2,399 sqft$385,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$489,000

Price / Sq Ft

$192

Annual Taxes

$5,098

Monthly Tax

$425

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.04%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Aug 13, 2026	$489,000	—
Currently listed	—	$489,000	—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Newport News Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

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Market tempo

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1 Mears Cir in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 1 Mears Cir in a flood zone?+

FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.

Is 1 Mears Cir a waterfront property?+

Yes. The listing record shows: Marsh,Pond.

Does 1 Mears Cir have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 1 Mears Cir built?+

It was built in 1973, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Caroline White · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10648207

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1 Mears Cir, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10648207 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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