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$125,000
$114 / sqft · est. $1,289/mo →
2beds
1.1baths
1,100sqft
3days on market

1481 Ventura Way, Newport News, VA 23608

New ListingResidential · built 1974 · SONOMA WOODS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Imagine coming home to a place where life feels just a little easier. Start your mornings with coffee on your private fenced patio, then step inside to bright, inviting spaces filled with natural light and thoughtfully updated finishes that make every day feel fresh. The open living and dining areas create an effortless flow for relaxing after work, hosting friends, or enjoying a quiet evening at home. The beautifully renovated kitchen is designed to be both stylish and functional, featuring granite countertops, modern cabinetry, and a clean, timeless design that makes meal preparation a pleasure. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms provide comfortable retreats, while updated bathrooms offer a polished, move-in ready feel. Fresh paint, new flooring, updated lighting, a newer HVAC system, and a newer water heater mean you can spend less time worrying about projects and more time enjoying your new home. Outside your door, the Sonoma Woods community offers amenities that support an easy, low maintenance lifestyle, including a swimming pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, covered reserved parking, additional storage, water, trash service, and exterior ground maintenance. Whether you're spending summer afternoons by the pool, taking a stroll through the community, or simply appreciating that many exterior responsibilities are handled for you, this home gives you the freedom to enjoy your time your way. Ideally located near shopping, restaurants, parks, major employers, Fort Eustis, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Interstate 64, you'll enjoy quick access to everything you need while remaining just a short drive from Williamsburg, Yorktown, and all that the Peninsula has to offer. Move in, unpack, and start living the lifestyle you've been looking for.

Listing courtesy of Debbie Reynolds · Keller Williams Richmond West · REIN MLS #10646886

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1974

Price / sqft

$114

Condo fee

$476/mo

Taxes

$1,539/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10646886

Condo association includes

ClubhousePlaygroundsPool

$476/mo condo fee · Sonoma Woods Condo Association · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,100
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
Assigned Storage, PBR with Bath
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Other
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Front Fenced

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Other
Water
Other
Sewer
Other

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0600
Subdivision
SONOMA WOODS
Unit / floor
1
Zoning
R7
Ownership
Condo
Garage
No
Parking
1 Space, Assigned/Reserved, Lot, Multi Car
Possession
AT CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News condos & townhomes.

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

Sonoma Woods

Sonoma Woods is a residential community in northern Newport News, on the Virginia Peninsula within the 23608 ZIP code.

5

For sale now

$75K

HH income

43.3%

Owner-occupied

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

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

$813/mo

Principal & interest

$649

Property tax

$128

Home insurance

$36

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$476

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

$171,000 – $309,900

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.

412 Savage DR #D · 2 mi · 1,080 sqft$171,000 sold 2026-04
178 Colony RD · 2.2 mi · 1,079 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-03
384 Mohea CIR · 2.3 mi · 1,100 sqft$309,900 sold 2026-02

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$125,000

Price / Sq Ft

$114

Annual Taxes

$1,539

Monthly Tax

$128

Condo fee

$476 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.23%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 6, 2026$125,000—
Currently listed—$125,000—

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

3 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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1481 Ventura Way in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (GreatSchools 6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1481 Ventura Way 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 1481 Ventura Way have a condo association?+
Yes — condo association fees are on record for this unit (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is Sonoma Woods Condo Association. Association amenities on record include: Clubhouse, Playgrounds, Pool.
When was 1481 Ventura Way built?+
It was built in 1974, 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

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Listing courtesy of Debbie Reynolds · Keller Williams Richmond West · REIN MLS #10646886

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1481 Ventura Way, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10646886 · 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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