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144 Nelson DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23601 - Main photo
$260,000
$157 / sqft · est. $1,715/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,660sqft
20days on market

144 Nelson Dr, Newport News, VA 23601

SoldResidential · built 1937 · BRANDON HEIGHTS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 144 Nelson Drive — a 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home full of warmth and opportunity. With beautiful wood floors and a cozy, cabin-like feel, this well-kept home offers character right in the heart of the city. Perfect for someone handy or creative who wants to add their personal touch and make it their own. Major updates include a new roof (2024), new HVAC systems (2023 & 2024), and new LVP flooring in the laundry room (2025). The upstairs bathroom features heated floors for an added touch of comfort. A long driveway and detached 2-car garage with workshop space and attic storage provide plenty of room for projects and parking. Conveniently located just moments from the Nolan Trail. Bonus opportunity: assume the current $200,000 mortgage at an incredible 2.25% interest rate.

Listing courtesy of Megan McElrath · Capital to Coast Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10620222

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1937

Price / sqft

$157

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,476/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10620222

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,660
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room, Workshop
Interior features
Scuttle Access, Walk-In Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl,Wood
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump,Nat Gas
Cooling
Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
BRANDON HEIGHTS
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · 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

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Brandon Heights

Brandon Heights is an established residential neighborhood in midtown Newport News, set near Hilton Village and the James River within the 23601 area.

$429K

Median sale · 12 mo

$189

Sold $/sq ft

20d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$71K

HH income

49.6%

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

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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

$1,715/mo

Principal & interest

$1,349

Property tax

$290

Home insurance

$76

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

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Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000 – $437,500

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.

15 Rutledge RD · 0.7 mi · 1,554 sqft$325,000 sold 2026-06
14 Belmont RD · 0.9 mi · 1,729 sqft$333,000 sold 2026-04
220 Misty Pointe LN · 1 mi · 1,710 sqft$245,500 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$260,000

Price / Sq Ft

$157

Annual Taxes

$3,476

Monthly Tax

$290

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.34%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 19, 2026$260,000—
SoldMar 6, 2026$260,000—

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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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 144 Nelson Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 144 Nelson Dr 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 144 Nelson Dr?+
Yes — Kundalini Yoga & Meditation with Atma is about 0.1 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 144 Nelson Dr?+
Park parking is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 144 Nelson Dr?+
Dollar Tree is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Hardee's (0.2 mi).
Does 144 Nelson Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 144 Nelson Dr built?+
It was built in 1937, 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

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Megan McElrath · Capital to Coast Realty LLC · REIN MLS #10620222

Call or text (757) 777-7577

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144 Nelson Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10620222 · 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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