Newport News › DENBIGH PLANTATION › 15 W Governor Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10627072 · record updated Sep 9, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold

15 W Governor DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23602 - Main photo

$950,000

5beds

3.1baths

4,300sqft

113days on market

15 W Governor Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

SoldResidential · built 1984 · DENBIGH PLANTATION

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Deep Water, Marsh, Navigable, River.

Frontage

Marsh · River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1984

Price / sqft

$221

HOA

None

Taxes

$8,149/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10627072

Interior

Bedrooms: 5
Full baths: 3
Half baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 4,300
Stories: 2
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms: 1
Total rooms: 8
Other rooms: Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Spare Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility: Level Flooring, Low Pile Carpet, Main Floor Laundry, Pocket Doors

Construction & exterior

Style: Traditional
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Basement, Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Other
Pool: No Pool
Waterfront: Deep Water,Marsh,Navigable,River
Deep-water access: Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating: Electric, Heat Pump W/A, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air
Water heater: Electric
Water: City/County
Sewer: City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 1.4000
Subdivision: DENBIGH PLANTATION
Zoning: R1
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: Yes
Parking: Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space
Possession: CLOSING
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement, Related to Seller

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Stunning home on 1.4 acres on the Warwick River. Beautifully updated home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and Florida room with breathtaking views of the river. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout lower level with the exception of entryway, half bath, and laundry/mudroom, all of which have recently been retiled. Over 300 year old spring house on the property. Walk out basement with lots of storage room. Walkway through marsh to the river shared with neighbor. Gazebo on the river.

Listing courtesy of Lynne Sheppard · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10627072

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

ElementaryKnollwood Meadows Elementary School
4/10
MiddleEthel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
3.9/10
HighMenchville High School
4.1/10

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

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

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Denbigh

Denbigh is an established residential neighborhood located in Newport News, Virginia, offering a mix of single-family homes and traditional residential properties.

$358K

Median sale · 12 mo

$201

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

For sale now

$93K

HH income

60.8%

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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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

$5,886/mo

Down payment20% · $190,000

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$4,929

Property tax

$679

Home insurance

$277

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$555,000 – $1,115,000

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.

10 W Governor DR · 0.1 mi · 3,555 sqft$555,000 sold 2026-05

1 Island View DR · 0.1 mi · 5,125 sqft$1,115,000 sold 2026-05

174 Point Heron DR · 1.8 mi · 4,912 sqft$970,000 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$950,000

Price / Sq Ft

$221

Annual Taxes

$8,149

Monthly Tax

$679

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.86%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	May 19, 2026	$950,000	—
Price reduced	Jun 29, 2026	$950,000	−$100,000
Sold	Sep 9, 2026	$950,000	—

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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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 15 W Governor Dr in a good school zone?+

The assigned zones on the listing record are B.C. Charles Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 15 W Governor 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 15 W Governor Dr?+

Yes — Riverview Gymnastics Center is about 0.5 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.

Are there parks near 15 W Governor Dr?+

Fido Field is about 0.4 miles away.

Is 15 W Governor Dr a waterfront property?+

Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,Marsh,Navigable,River.

Does 15 W Governor Dr have an HOA?+

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 15 W Governor Dr built?+

It was built in 1984, 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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15 W Governor Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10627072 · 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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