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Newport NewsDENBIGH PLANTATION21 E Governor Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645261 · record updated Jul 22, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$499,000
$183 / sqft · est. $3,145/mo →
5beds
2.1baths
2,723sqft
0days on market

21 E Governor Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

New ListingResidential · built 1973 · DENBIGH PLANTATION

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

This home offers a great combination of space, updates, and convenience in one of Newport News' most established neighborhoods. The updated kitchen opens to a spacious eat in area; downstairs also features a living room, large TV room, dining room, half bath, mud room and large laundry room. A four seasons sunroom leads to a spacious deck and private backyard. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and two updated baths. A generous bonus room over the garage can be used as a media room, home office, or bedroom. Fresh paint throughout! The large deck and private backyard are great for relaxing or entertaining. Leafless gutters. There's also a 2 car detached garage. The home has been well taken care of and has amazing curb appeal! HVAC is 7 years old. Minutes from Riverview Farm Park, BC Charles ES, Menchville HS, Ft Eustis, I64, shopping and restaurants. Mature peach and persimmon trees on property.

Listing courtesy of Sheree Lester · Abbitt Realty Company LLC · REIN MLS #10645261

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1973

Price / sqft

$183

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,925/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10645261

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,723
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
12
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.3500
Subdivision
DENBIGH PLANTATION
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Garage Det 2 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

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

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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.

$347K

Median sale · 12 mo

$196

Sold $/sq ft

13d

Days on market

4

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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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$3,145/mo

Principal & interest

$2,589

Property tax

$410

Home insurance

$146

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$411,300$605,000

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.

24 E Governor DR · 0 mi · 2,998 sqft$411,300 sold 2026-07
4 Flax Mill RD · 0.3 mi · 3,054 sqft$445,000 sold 2026-06
4 E Governor DR · 0.2 mi · 2,187 sqft$453,600 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$499,000

Price / Sq Ft

$183

Annual Taxes

$4,925

Monthly Tax

$410

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.99%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 22, 2026$499,000
Price increasedJul 22, 2026$499,000+$14,000
Currently listed$499,000

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 21 E Governor Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are B.C. Charles Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 21 E 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.
Does 21 E Governor Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 21 E Governor Dr built?+
It was built in 1973, per the listing record.

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Sheree Lester · Abbitt Realty Company LLC · REIN MLS #10645261

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21 E Governor Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10645261 · 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.