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Newport NewsALL OTHERS AREA 1061038 28th St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10581082 · record updated Jul 1, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$194,900
$162 / sqft · est. $1,152/mo →
1,200sqft
426days on market

1038 28th St, Newport News, VA 23607

Off MarketMulti Family Residential · built 1925 · ALL OTHERS AREA 106

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A MULTI FAMILY HOME! SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX. TWO BEDROOM ONE FULL BATH EACH! HAS BEEN OCCUPIED FOR YEARS!

Listing courtesy of Neal Rosenbaum · Virginia Commonwealth Realty · REIN MLS #10581082

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Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 1038 28th Street — a 1925-built multi-family property in Newport News, Virginia spanning roughly 1,200 square feet. Sitting in the ALL OTHERS AREA 106 neighborhood, it puts you minutes from NSA Hampton Roads, local markets, and the James River waterfront.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1925, this multi-family property carries nearly a century of character in its bones — the kind of solid early-twentieth-century construction you don't find in newer developments. The footprint is compact and efficient at 1,200 square feet, and the location does a lot of heavy lifting: two naval installations within eleven minutes, walkable groceries, and a tight-knit urban neighborhood with deep roots in Newport News history.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

The ALL OTHERS AREA 106 neighborhood sits in the southeastern corridor of Newport News, a working waterfront city that stretches along the James River and the lower Virginia Peninsula. This part of town has a gritty, lived-in character — corner markets, local eateries, and neighbors who've been around long enough to know everyone on the block. If you're browsing newport news va houses for sale and want something with genuine neighborhood texture rather than a planned subdivision feel, this area delivers. Newport News itself is one of the larger cities in Hampton Roads, home to one of the world's largest private shipyards and a military community that gives the city much of its economic backbone. The East End, where 28th Street sits, is close to the James River and has been part of the city's fabric for well over a hundred years. Getting around is straightforward — you're near Jefferson Avenue and other major arterials that connect you quickly to the broader Peninsula.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from 1038 28th Street. Groceries are essentially around the corner — 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc is just 0.2 miles away, Newport News Market is 0.3 miles, and New York Pizza / Day & Night Market covers both food and quick bites at the same distance. For a sit-down meal, Taste of NYC is a two-minute walk at 0.2 miles. Coffee runs take you to East End Cafe or McDonald's, both about 0.7 miles out. Martin Luther King Plaza and Newsome Park North offer outdoor space at 0.7 miles, and James River Dock puts you right at the water's edge at 0.8 miles — a genuinely scenic payoff for a short drive or bike ride.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is about ten minutes from 1038 28th Street, and NSA Northwest Annex is just eleven minutes out — making this address a practical fit for service members stationed at either installation. A VA loan can make ownership here more accessible than you might expect, and BAH rates for the Hampton Roads area are worth running the numbers on before you decide.

For first-time buyers

A 1925 multi-family property in Newport News is a genuinely interesting entry point into ownership — you get character, history, and a location that's already walkable to groceries and parks. If you're exploring newport news houses for sale for the first time, 1038 28th Street offers a compact, manageable footprint with the kind of neighborhood roots that newer construction simply can't replicate.

More buyer questions

How far is 1038 28th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately ten minutes from 1038 28th Street by car, making it one of the more convenient addresses on the Peninsula for personnel stationed there.

What type of property is 1038 28th Street in Newport News?

It's a multi-family residential property built in 1925, with approximately 1,200 square feet — a compact, character-rich structure in the ALL OTHERS AREA 106 neighborhood.

Is 1038 28th Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.

Where are the nearest grocery stores to 1038 28th Street?

5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc is just 0.2 miles away, and both Newport News Market and New York Pizza / Day & Night Market are within 0.3 miles — making grocery runs genuinely walkable.

Does 1038 28th Street have an HOA?

Based on available information, this property does not appear to be subject to a homeowners association, though you should confirm with current public records during your due diligence.

Curious about 1038 28th Street or other properties in Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this market well — reach out and let's talk through your options.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1925

Price / sqft

$162

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,007/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10581082

Interior

Approx. sqft
1,200

Construction & exterior

Style
Side by Side
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Fencing
Partial
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
100 X 25
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 106
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News homes under $200K.

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

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Stuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is a historic, established neighborhood in the southeast section of Newport News, set off Chestnut Avenue and Marshall Avenue near the city's waterfront.

$265K

Median sale · 12 mo

$156

Sold $/sq ft

16d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$32K

HH income

46.3%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

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

$1,152/mo

Principal & interest

$1,011

Property tax

$84

Home insurance

$57

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

216% of $90,100

City assessment record · taxes $1,007/yr

Land share of assessed value

12% — $11,000

Improvements $79,100 · assessor record ✓

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$95,000$295,000

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.

2126 Chestnut AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,189 sqft$95,000 sold 2026-07
1041 24th ST · 0.2 mi · 1,123 sqft$210,000 sold 2026-06
921 26th ST · 0.2 mi · 1,092 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$194,900

Price / Sq Ft

$162

Annual Taxes

$1,007

Monthly Tax

$84

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.52%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 1, 2025$194,900
Currently listed$194,900

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

116% above assessment

Total Assessed

$90,100

Land

$11,000

Improvement

$79,100

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1038 28th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Huntington Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1038 28th St 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 there a gym near 1038 28th St?+
Yes — Newport News Shipbuilding Bldg 601 Old Apprentice School Gymnasium is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 1038 28th St?+
29th & Oak Ave Minipark is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1038 28th St?+
5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Taste of NYC (0.2 mi).
Does 1038 28th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1038 28th St built?+
It was built in 1925, per the listing record.

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

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