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Newport NewsALL OTHERS AREA 106203 Blair Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10637280 · record updated Jul 1, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$220,000
$186 / sqft · est. $1,418/mo →
3beds
1baths
1,180sqft
32days on market

203 Blair Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

ActiveResidential · built 1930 · ALL OTHERS AREA 106

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautiful is an understatement! This bright and airy home has a lot to offer! Continue outside to see the panoramic and beautiful views of water, Norfolk naval base & Chesapeake Bay. Relax, breath and enjoy this home, Open floor plan. New ceramic tile throughout the living area, dining, kitchen and bathrooms. Laminate flooring in all bedrooms. Roof. Windows. Hot Water. AC Unit. custom kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances All less than 3 years old! Upgraded new recessed lighting. New updated bathroom. Upgrades throughout the Entire Home. The only thing missing is you! Call to schedule your private showing today!

Listing courtesy of Rashad Felton · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10637280

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

203 Blair Avenue is a 1930-built, three-bedroom home in Newport News, Virginia — just eight minutes from NSA Hampton Roads. At 1,180 square feet, it offers a compact, manageable footprint with genuine early-20th-century character and easy access to waterfront green space right down the street.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 203 Blair Avenue apart is its rare combination of historic bones and immediate waterfront proximity. Peterson's Yacht Basin and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook are both within a two-minute walk, giving this address a connection to the James River and Hampton Roads maritime history that most homes in this price range simply can't match. The 1930 construction means real plaster walls, solid framing, and the kind of architectural detail that newer builds skip entirely.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

203 Blair Avenue sits in the southern end of Newport News, Virginia — a working waterfront city with deep roots in American naval and shipbuilding history. This part of Newport News carries an older, established character: tree-lined streets, modest lots, and neighbors who have been here for generations. The James River is essentially in your backyard, and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook just down the block marks one of the most historically significant stretches of water in the country. Newport News itself stretches north all the way to York County and offers a full range of city services, parks, and infrastructure. The southern end where Blair Avenue sits has a gritty, authentic feel — this isn't a manicured suburb, it's a real neighborhood with real history. For buyers who want character over conformity and water access without waterfront pricing, this corner of Newport News delivers something genuinely hard to find.

What's nearby

Daily errands are straightforward from 203 Blair Avenue. Newport News Market and Pine Supermarket are both within 0.6 miles, and 5 Estrellas Latín Store is just 0.7 miles away for specialty groceries. When you're ready to eat out, Park's Inn Restaurant and Pisces Jackpot are each about 0.4 miles away, with Taste of NYC adding another option at 0.7 miles. Green space is the real standout here — Peterson's Yacht Basin and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook are both 0.2 miles away, and Anderson Park North is just 0.3 miles up the road. You can walk to the water in minutes.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is just eight minutes from 203 Blair Avenue, and NSA Northwest Annex is ten. That kind of commute makes a real difference in daily life, especially during early-morning muster schedules. A VA loan is a natural fit for this property, and the short drive to base means more time at home and less time on the road. It's a practical, well-located option for active-duty households.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been searching for a home with actual history rather than vinyl-wrapped approximations of it, 203 Blair Avenue was built in 1930 and it shows — in the best way. The bones here are solid, the proportions are human-scale, and the neighborhood has an authenticity that no new development can replicate. Add a two-minute walk to the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook and you're living inside a piece of American maritime history.

More buyer questions

How far is 203 Blair Avenue from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately eight minutes by car from 203 Blair Avenue. NSA Northwest Annex is about ten minutes away, making this address a practical choice for personnel assigned to either installation.

What is the flood zone status for 203 Blair Avenue?

Given the proximity to the James River and the Hampton Roads waterway, flood zone designation is an important consideration for this address. Check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA flood zone classification.

How old is the home at 203 Blair Avenue?

The home was built in 1930, making it roughly 95 years old. Buyers who appreciate early-20th-century construction — solid framing, traditional proportions, and period architectural details — will find that character present here.

What parks or outdoor spaces are walkable from 203 Blair Avenue?

Peterson's Yacht Basin and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook are both just 0.2 miles away — a comfortable five-minute walk. Anderson Park North is 0.3 miles in the other direction, giving you multiple outdoor options without needing a car.

Are there grocery stores close to 203 Blair Avenue?

Yes — Newport News Market and Pine Supermarket are each 0.6 miles away, and 5 Estrellas Latín Store is 0.7 miles out. All three are reachable by a short drive or a longer walk.

Want to see 203 Blair Avenue in person or get more details? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out today to schedule a walkthrough.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1930

Price / sqft

$186

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,545/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10637280

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$1,418/mo

Principal & interest

$1,142

Property tax

$212

Home insurance

$64

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

108% of $203,300

City assessment record · taxes $2,545/yr

Land share of assessed value

20% — $40,900

Improvements $162,400 · 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

$80,000$295,000

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.

215 Blair AVE · 0 mi · 1,107 sqft$80,000 sold 2026-01
2106 Chestnut AVE · 0.5 mi · 1,244 sqft$295,000 sold 2026-04
1234 22nd ST · 0.5 mi · 1,100 sqft$259,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$220,000

Price / Sq Ft

$186

Annual Taxes

$2,545

Monthly Tax

$212

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.16%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 30, 2026$220,000
Price reducedJul 1, 2026$220,000−$20,000
Currently listed$220,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

8% above assessment

Total Assessed

$203,300

Land

$40,900

Improvement

$162,400

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.

Market tempo

32 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 203 Blair Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are L.F. Palmer Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Crittenden Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 203 Blair Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Are there parks near 203 Blair Ave?+
Peterson's Yacht Basin is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 203 Blair Ave?+
Newport News Market is about 0.6 miles away. The closest dining on record is PISCES JACKPOT,LLC (0.4 mi).
Does 203 Blair Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 203 Blair Ave built?+
It was built in 1930, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Rashad Felton · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10637280

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203 Blair Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10637280 · 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.