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4beds
2.1baths
1,490sqft
12days on market

1230 17th St, Newport News, VA 23607

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · STUART GARDENS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$211

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,225/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10651856

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,490
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Range, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Level Flooring

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional, Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1100
Subdivision
STUART GARDENS
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space, Multi Car, Off Street, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

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

About this home

Welcome Home! Leave home your stress at the door with the comfort knowing your HVAC, Hot Water Heater, Windows and Roof are less than a year old. This home is meant for connecting. The fully fenced backyard is waiting for cookouts and gatherings. This home is about making memories. Every corner was updated so you will be able to skip the work and move right in. The location is convenient to Newport News Shipbuilding.

Listing courtesy of Melissa Boyce · EXP Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10651856

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

1230 17th Street is a four-bedroom, 1940s-era home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 1,490 square feet of living space, 2.5 baths, and a location that puts NSA Hampton Roads just nine minutes away — a practical, character-rich option in the 23607 zip code.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23607, homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School, and homes for sale zoned for Sedgefield Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Stuart Gardens homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

Homes built in 1940 carry a structural honesty that newer construction rarely matches — solid bones, defined rooms, and proportions that actually feel like a home rather than a floor plan. At 1,490 square feet across four bedrooms, 1230 17th Street gives every occupant their own space without the sprawl that makes a house feel impersonal. Add 2.5 baths and proximity to two major installations, and the address earns its place on a serious shortlist.

STUART GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market

The 23607 zip code sits in the southeastern corner of Newport News, a working waterfront city that stretches along the James River and the lower Virginia Peninsula. The city is home to one of the largest naval complexes on the East Coast, a thriving shipbuilding industry, and a downtown corridor that has seen steady reinvestment over the past decade. Neighborhoods in this part of Newport News tend to be close-knit and walkable by Peninsula standards, with mature tree canopies lining residential blocks and corner stores within easy reach. The broader city connects quickly to Hampton, Norfolk, and the rest of Hampton Roads via I-664 and Jefferson Avenue, making 1230 17th Street a genuinely central address for anyone navigating the region. Families comparing Newport News homes for sale will find that this part of the city balances affordability with authentic neighborhood character.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are straightforward from 1230 17th Street. A Walmart Supercenter on Jefferson Avenue covers grocery runs in under ten minutes, and several local pharmacies sit along the same corridor. For coffee, Starbucks locations in Hilltop and near Patrick Henry Mall are a short drive north. Huntington Park, one of the city's largest green spaces, runs along the James River and offers boat ramps, picnic shelters, and open fields just minutes away. The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is roughly 20 minutes northeast, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel connects the Peninsula to Norfolk and Virginia Beach for regional travel.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is nine minutes from the front door, and NSA Northwest Annex is ten — making 1230 17th Street one of the more commute-efficient addresses on the lower Peninsula for active-duty households. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and four bedrooms give growing military families room to settle in rather than squeeze. This is the kind of location that makes back-to-back tours feel manageable.

For first-time buyers

Four bedrooms and 2.5 baths in a 1940s-built home gives first-time buyers genuine square footage to grow into — without the premium that newer construction commands. Homes for sale in 23607 tend to offer some of the most accessible price points on the Peninsula, and this address pairs that value with a central location that keeps daily life simple. It's a real house, not a starter compromise.

More buyer questions

How far is 1230 17th Street from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately nine minutes from 1230 17th Street by car, making it one of the closer residential options to the installation on the lower Peninsula. NSA Northwest Annex is about ten minutes in a separate direction.

What school zone does 1230 17th Street fall in?

Buyers specifically comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School or homes for sale zoned for Sedgefield Elementary School should verify current attendance boundaries directly with Newport News Public Schools, as zone lines can be redrawn; the Schools tile on this page reflects the most recently confirmed assignment.

Is 1230 17th Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Your agent can walk you through what that designation means for insurance requirements.

How old is the home at 1230 17th Street?

The home was built in 1940, placing it in the pre-war residential construction era. Homes of this vintage in Newport News were typically built with solid framing and defined room layouts that differ meaningfully from open-concept post-2000 construction.

Does 1230 17th Street have a garage?

Structural details including garage, basement, and foundation information are best confirmed through the current property disclosures and a licensed home inspection, as features on homes of this era can vary from public record.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out to get honest answers about 1230 17th Street and what homes for sale in Newport News are actually trading for right now.

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

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Newport News$265K – $365K4+ beds

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

17d

Days on market

16

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

$1,828/mo

Principal & interest

$1,634

Property tax

$102

Home insurance

$92

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

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$253,000 – $270,000

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.

1809 Roanoke AVE · 0.3 mi · 1,500 sqft$268,000 sold 2026-03
961 17th ST · 0.3 mi · 1,500 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-02
945 17th ST · 0.4 mi · 1,500 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-06

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$315,000

Price / Sq Ft

$211

Annual Taxes

$1,225

Monthly Tax

$102

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.39%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 2, 2026$315,000—
Currently listed—$315,000—

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

12 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1230 17th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Sedgefield Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.9/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1230 17th 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.
Does 1230 17th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1230 17th St built?+
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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