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Newport NewsSTUART GARDENS1257 17th St✓ Source: REIN MLS #10613056 · record updated Aug 5, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$180,225
$99 / sqft · est. $1,200/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
1,822sqft
237days on market

1257 17th St, Newport News, VA 23607

Under ContractResidential · built 1940 · STUART GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Unlock incredible potential in this spacious Colonial located in the heart of Newport News' Stuart Gardens neighborhood. This classic 1940s home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous floor plan that includes a large living area and separate dining space for entertaining or comfortable daily living. Whether you are an owner-occupant looking to build sweat equity or an investor seeking a property with solid bones and a substantial footprint. Conveniently situated just blocks from Discovery STEM Academy and offering quick access to the Newport News Shipyard and I-664. Schedule your private showing today to explore the possibilities! HUD Case# 544-410474 IN (Insured), Seller makes no representations or warranties as to property condition. HUD Homes are Sold "As-Is". Built prior to 1978, lead based paint may potentially exist. Equal Housing Opportunity. Seller may contribute up to 3% for buyer's closing costs, upon buyer request.

Listing courtesy of Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10613056

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$99

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,547/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10613056

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,822
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Breakfast Area, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Composite
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1100
Subdivision
STUART GARDENS
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Bank Repo, Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned, Spec Warranty Deed

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 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

9

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 & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,200/mo

Principal & interest

$935

Property tax

$212

Home insurance

$53

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

Asking vs. assessment

89% of $203,400

City assessment record · taxes $2,547/yr

Land share of assessed value

23% — $45,800

Improvements $157,600 · 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

$110,000$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.

1218 23rd ST · 0.3 mi · 1,770 sqft$162,000 sold 2026-03
1329 22nd ST · 0.3 mi · 1,759 sqft$120,000 sold 2026-04
1121 Hampton AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,877 sqft$110,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$180,225

Price / Sq Ft

$99

Annual Taxes

$2,547

Monthly Tax

$212

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.41%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedDec 11, 2025$180,225
Price reducedJul 1, 2026$180,225−$20,025
Currently listed$180,225

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

11% below assessment

Total Assessed

$203,400

Land

$45,800

Improvement

$157,600

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 1257 17th St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Sedgefield Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Huntington Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1257 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.
Are there parks near 1257 17th St?+
Anderson Park North is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 1257 17th St?+
Newport News Market is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is PISCES JACKPOT,LLC (0.2 mi).
Does 1257 17th St have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1257 17th St built?+
It was built in 1940, 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

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Susan Jenkins · Better Homes & Gdns Ntv Am Grp · REIN MLS #10613056

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1257 17th St, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10613056 · 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.