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4beds
2.1baths
2,120sqft
31days on market

209 Chesapeake Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

ActiveResidential · built 1920 · ALL OTHERS AREA 106

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$207

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,316/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10644497

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,120
Stories
3
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement, Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1700
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 106
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Miscellaneous
Rehabilitated

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

About this home

Welcome to 209 Chesapeake Avenue, a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering breathtaking water views from nearly every single room. Inside you'll find a stunning renovated kitchen, spacious bedrooms, beautifully updated bathrooms and a thoughtfully designed layout that takes full advantage of both the scenery and natural light. The main living areas are bright and inviting with water views serving as the backdrop from nearly every angle. The home also features a dedicated dining room ideal for entertaining along with a charming sunroom that offers the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or relax while taking in the ever-changing views. Whether you're searching for a primary residence or a waterfront escape, homes like this are few and far between. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and interstates, this home delivers beautiful views, modern updates and easy access to everything Newport News has to offer.

Listing courtesy of Laura McGuire · VA Realty Professionals · REIN MLS #10644497

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Built in 1920, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News delivers 2,120 square feet of century-old character just minutes from NSA Hampton Roads — a rare combination of historic personality and everyday practicality in the 23607 zip code.

Keep searching in Newport News

See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23607, homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School, and homes for sale zoned for Achievable Dream Academy. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. 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

What sets 209 Chesapeake Ave apart is the pairing of pre-war craftsmanship with a location that almost nothing else in Newport News homes for sale can match: a half-mile walk to the waterfront, eight minutes to NSA Hampton Roads, and a walkable cluster of parks, marinas, and local dining right outside the door. The bones of a 1920 build — high ceilings, solid construction, a floor plan that breathes — are genuinely hard to replicate.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

Chesapeake Avenue sits in one of Newport News's oldest residential corridors, where early-twentieth-century homes line wide streets close to the James River shoreline. The block has the kind of settled, established feel that newer subdivisions spend decades trying to earn. Neighbors are a mix of long-timers and newcomers drawn by the water access, the walkability, and the proximity to both military installations and downtown. Newport News itself is a working waterfront city with deep roots in shipbuilding, naval history, and the arts — home to the Mariners' Museum, Ferguson Center for the Arts, and one of the largest natural harbors on the East Coast. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News often discover that the older southside neighborhoods offer lot sizes and architectural details that simply don't exist in newer construction, and 209 Chesapeake Ave is a strong example of exactly that.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are easy from this address. Newport News Market covers grocery runs at just one mile out, and two local restaurants — PISCES JACKPOT, LLC and Park's Inn Restaurant — are both under a mile away for weeknight dinners or weekend brunches. The outdoor options within a half-mile are genuinely impressive: Monitor-Merrimac Overlook and Anderson Park are both 0.4 miles away, giving you waterfront views and green space almost on demand. Peterson's Yacht Basin, also 0.5 miles out, adds a marina-side dimension that's rare this close to a residential address. Homes for sale in 23607 rarely come with this density of walkable amenities.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is eight minutes away and NSA Northwest Annex is ten — making 209 Chesapeake Ave one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty households in this part of the peninsula. A VA loan pairs naturally with a 1920-built home that already has the square footage and bedroom count most military families need, without the HOA overhead that comes with newer communities.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past cookie-cutter builds looking for something with actual history, 209 Chesapeake Ave was built in 1920 and it shows — in the best possible way. The four-bedroom floor plan, the 2,120 square feet of pre-war proportions, and the half-mile walk to the waterfront add up to a property that feels genuinely irreplaceable. There's a lot to love here for buyers who know the difference.

More buyer questions

How far is 209 Chesapeake Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately eight minutes by car from 209 Chesapeake Ave, making it one of the closer residential options to the installation on the Newport News side. NSA Northwest Annex is about ten minutes in the same direction.

What schools are zoned for 209 Chesapeake Ave?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School or homes for sale zoned for Achievable Dream Academy will want to confirm current zoning directly with Newport News Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within those zones.

Is 209 Chesapeake Ave in a flood zone?

Given the proximity to the James River shoreline, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully. The FloodRisk tile on this page pulls the current FEMA designation for the address.

What is the lot and structure like for a 1920-built home at this address?

The home offers 2,120 square feet across four bedrooms and two and a half baths, with the solid construction and generous room proportions typical of early-twentieth-century builds in Newport News. A century-old home in this zip code will have had updates over the decades — a pre-offer inspection is always a smart step.

Are there parks or waterfront access points near 209 Chesapeake Ave?

Yes — Monitor-Merrimac Overlook and Anderson Park are both 0.4 miles away, and Peterson's Yacht Basin is 0.5 miles out, giving you waterfront views and marina access within easy walking distance of the front door.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well. Reach out to talk through the history, the location, and your next move.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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

Evacuation Zone A

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Explore this neighborhood

Stuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is a historic, established neighborhood in the southeast section of Newport News, set off Chestnut Avenue and Marshall Avenue near the city's waterfront.

$265K

Median sale · 12 mo

$156

Sold $/sq ft

17d

Days on market

13

For sale now

$32K

HH income

46.3%

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

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

$2,766/mo

Principal & interest

$2,278

Property tax

$360

Home insurance

$128

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

Judge value on real ground

Asking vs. assessment

116% of $379,900

City assessment record · taxes $4,316/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $84,200

Improvements $295,700 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$161,550 – $399,900

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.

231 Blair AVE · 0.1 mi · 2,221 sqft$245,000 sold 2026-03
2118 Chestnut AVE · 0.6 mi · 2,200 sqft$384,999 sold 2026-07
412 Blair AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,896 sqft$161,550 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$439,000

Price / Sq Ft

$207

Annual Taxes

$4,316

Monthly Tax

$360

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.98%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 17, 2026$439,000—
Currently listed—$439,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

16% above assessment

Total Assessed

$379,900

Land

$84,200

Improvement

$295,700

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

31 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

Is 209 Chesapeake Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are L.F. Palmer Elementary (VaHome School Score 3/10), Huntington Middle (VaHome School Score 1.1/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 209 Chesapeake Ave 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 209 Chesapeake Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 209 Chesapeake Ave built?+
It was built in 1920, per the listing record.

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