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$240,000est. $1,486/mo all-in · adjust →
3beds
1.1baths
1,577sqft
$152per sqft
2days on market

1609 Shiloh Pl, Newport News, VA 23607

New ListingResidential · built 1940 · 0.14 acres · STUART GARDENS · MLS #10661165

Price per sqft$152compare with nearby salesSchools
MenchvilleHigh5.9
HuntingtonMiddle1.1
Richard T. YatesElementary3
VaHome School ScoreEst. payment$1,486/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjustPrice since listing…checking price historyFlood
Low / moderate riskZone X
flood insurance not requiredTaxes$2,046/yrfrom the public recordHOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS recordCondo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

This is a great starter home. Classic Stuart Gardens one-story with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and about 1,577 sq ft on a 50x125 lot. Built in 1940 with warm-air gas heat, a fireplace, and a backyard shed. Convenient South Newport News location near local schools and everyday shopping.

Listing courtesy of Joshua Britt · Prodigy Realty · REIN MLS #10661165

Facts & features

TypeResidential
Year built1940
Price / sqft$152
HOANone
Taxes$2,046/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10661165

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,577
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Chain Link

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1400
Subdivision
STUART GARDENS
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Contract Owner, Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

1609 Shiloh Place is a 1940-built, three-bedroom home in Newport News, Virginia. At 1,577 square feet, it offers a solid footprint on a quiet cul-de-sac-style street. Groceries, parks, and dining are all within a half mile. NSA Hampton Roads is about nine minutes away.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23607, homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School, and homes for sale zoned for Richard T. Yates Elementary School. 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 from the 1940s in this part of Newport News carry a structural honesty that newer construction rarely matches. The 1,577-square-foot layout gives you three bedrooms and a half bath on top of the full bath — a practical split for daily life. The lot sits on Shiloh Place, a short, low-traffic street that keeps things calm. That combination of era character and everyday convenience is harder to find than it looks.

STUART GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market

Shiloh Place sits in the southeast corner of Newport News, a section of the city with deep roots and a tight street grid. The blocks here are lined with mid-century homes, many of them well-kept originals with mature trees out front. It is a walkable area by Hampton Roads standards — daily errands rarely require a car. The broader zip code, 23607, is one of the more established pockets in the city, close to the waterfront and to major employment corridors. Newport News itself stretches from the James River north toward York County, giving residents access to a wide range of employers, parks, and transit options. Interstate 664 and Jefferson Avenue connect this neighborhood to the rest of the Peninsula quickly. Downtown Newport News, with its museums and waterfront park, is a short drive south. The city's Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is also within easy reach for frequent travelers.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from Shiloh Place. New York Pizza and Day & Night Market sits just 0.2 miles away, covering both a quick dinner and a grocery run in one stop. Newport News Market and F & S Supermarket are each about 0.5 miles out for fuller shopping trips. Cantonese Express and Pearlie's Restaurant round out the nearby dining options at the same distance. East End Cafe is 0.6 miles away when you want a proper coffee. For outdoor time, Marshall-Ridley Park, Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Plaza, and Anderson Park North are all within 0.6 miles — three distinct green spaces in easy walking range.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

NSA Hampton Roads is about nine minutes from 1609 Shiloh Place, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is roughly twelve. The 1940-built structure is solid and the layout is straightforward, which tends to make pre-purchase inspections and appraisals go smoothly. VA loan financing is common in this zip code, and the home's price point typically falls within ranges that work well for that financing path.

For first-time buyers

A three-bedroom, 1940s home with 1,577 square feet gives first-time buyers real space without an overwhelming footprint. The short street keeps traffic low and the neighborhood walkable. Groceries, parks, and a coffee shop are all reachable on foot. Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for L.F. Palmer Elementary School will find this address falls within both attendance zones.

More buyer questions

How far is 1609 Shiloh Place from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is about nine minutes from 1609 Shiloh Place by car. The route runs primarily along Jefferson Avenue and the Hampton Roads Center Parkway.

What year was 1609 Shiloh Place built?

The home was built in 1940. That era of construction in Newport News typically features solid framing and plaster-and-lath or early drywall interiors.

Is 1609 Shiloh Place in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is shown in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Buyers should review that information and discuss flood insurance options with their lender.

Where are the nearest grocery stores to 1609 Shiloh Place?

The closest option is Day & Night Market at 0.2 miles. Newport News Market and F & S Supermarket are each about 0.5 miles away.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 1609 Shiloh Place have?

The home has three bedrooms, one full bathroom, and one half bathroom across 1,577 square feet of living space.

Want to see 1609 Shiloh Place in person? Tom and Dariya Milan can walk you through every room and answer your questions about the neighborhood and the buying process.

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

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighMenchville High School
5.9/10
Up 1.8 from 2024–25
MiddleHuntington Middle School
1.1/10
Unchanged from 2024–25
ElementaryRichard T. Yates Elementary School
3/10
Unchanged from 2024–25

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.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NSA HR

Navy

31min·22.6mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

28min·21.3mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

26min·20.9mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

25min·11.4mi

NMCP

Navy

26min·19.3mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

15.3 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Explore this neighborhoodStuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is a historic, settled area in the southeast section of Newport News. It sits off Chestnut and Marshall Avenues, near the water.

$255KMedian sale · 12 mo
$156Sold $/sq ft
18dDays on market
12For sale now
$32KHH income
46.3%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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CostPayment calculator

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

$1,486/mo

Principal & interest

$1,245

Property tax

$171

Home insurance

$70

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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$253,000 – $305,000The 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.
1633 Rolfe PL · 0.1 mi · 1,589 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-05
1605 Rolfe PL · 0.1 mi · 1,514 sqft$264,900 sold 2026-04
928 17th ST · 0.1 mi · 1,625 sqft$275,200 sold 2026-04

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$240,000

Price / Sq Ft

$152

Annual Taxes

$2,046

Monthly Tax

$171

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedNov 7, 2026$240,000—
Currently listed—$240,000—

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

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.

2 days on market: read it in context

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

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

HomePriceBedsBathsSqft$ / sqft
1609 Shiloh Plthis home$240,00031.11,577$152
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1609 Shiloh Pl in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richard T. Yates Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Huntington Middle (VaHome School Score 1.1/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1609 Shiloh Pl 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 1609 Shiloh Pl have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1609 Shiloh Pl 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.

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1609 Shiloh Pl, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10661165 · 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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