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224 Palen Ave NONE, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601 - Main photo
$275,000
$166 / sqft · est. $1,799/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,656sqft
16days on market

224 Palen Ave, Newport News, VA 23601

Off MarketResidential · built 1919 · HILTON VILLAGE

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1919

Price / sqft

$166

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,501/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10646001

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,656
Stories
2
Flooring
Vinyl, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Spare Room, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Slate
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Electric
Cooling
Window/Wall
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1100
Subdivision
HILTON VILLAGE
Zoning
R5
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
3 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in the highly desirable Hilton Village area! Featuring hardwood floors, a spacious family room with a decorative (non-functioning) fireplace, and a separate dining area, this home offers character and plenty of living space. The first-floor primary bedroom includes a full bath and direct access to the backyard. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms and a full bath with a classic clawfoot tub. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinet space and a large pantry area for extra storage. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced backyard with a storage shed. Being sold as-is, this property is a fantastic opportunity for investors or buyers ready to add their personal touches and make it their own. Don't miss your chance to own in one of the Peninsula's most sought-after neighborhoods!

Listing courtesy of Catherine Saccone · Virginia 1st Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10646001

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

Built in 1919, 224 Palen Ave is a four-bedroom, two-bath home in Newport News with 1,656 square feet of character-rich living space. You're 13 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and steps from the Hilton neighborhood's waterfront parks, local breweries, and walkable everyday conveniences.

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Why this home stands out

Century-old homes on Palen Ave carry an architectural honesty you simply can't replicate — thick walls, real wood, and proportions that feel intentional. At 1,656 square feet across four bedrooms, there's genuine room to spread out without the sprawl of a newer build. The Hilton neighborhood wraps this block in mature trees, community gardens, and a pier that puts Chesapeake Bay views within a short walk of your front door.

HILTON VILLAGE and the Newport News real estate market

Palen Ave sits in Newport News's Hilton neighborhood, one of the city's most established and quietly beloved pockets. Hilton has the feel of a place that has always known what it is — tree-lined streets, a tight-knit community vibe, and a waterfront edge that draws residents out of their houses and toward the bay. The Hilton Pier and Ravine area is a genuine neighborhood gem, and the Hilton Community Garden a few blocks away reflects the kind of civic pride that makes a neighborhood age well. Newport News itself is a city of real substance — home to one of the largest shipyards in the country, a strong arts scene, and a geographic position that puts you within easy reach of Hampton, Norfolk, and the broader Hampton Roads region. Whether you're drawn here for work, for the water, or for the character of an older neighborhood done right, 224 Palen Ave puts you squarely in the middle of it.

What's nearby

Daily life is genuinely easy from this address. Bird Girl Bottle Shop and Hilton Tavern Brewing Co. are both within a tenth of a mile — walkable on any evening you feel like it. Domino's is equally close when the night calls for something simple. For groceries, Sacred Self is just 0.2 miles out, with Quick Pick another couple of blocks beyond that. Fitness options are plentiful: F.I.T. Vision is 0.2 miles away, InZane Fitness is 0.3 miles, and the Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA is under a mile. Municipal Lane Park and Hilton Pier/Ravine are both within a short walk for weekend mornings or after-work fresh air.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a 13-minute drive from 224 Palen Ave, and NSA Hampton Roads is about 18 minutes out — a commute that works for most duty schedules. The VA loan is a strong fit for a home like this: four bedrooms, a walkable neighborhood, and the kind of established community that makes PCS transitions feel a little less disruptive.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've spent time touring cookie-cutter builds and felt nothing, 224 Palen Ave is a different conversation. A 1919 construction date means real architectural bones — the kind of details and proportions that newer homes approximate but rarely match. Pair that with the Hilton neighborhood's mature streetscape and waterfront access, and you have a home that actually has a story.

More buyer questions

How far is 224 Palen Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 224 Palen Ave to Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 13 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts it well within range for most daily commutes on base.

What is the flood zone status for 224 Palen Ave?

Flood zone designation for this address is available through FEMA's flood map service and is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Given the home's proximity to the Chesapeake Bay area, reviewing that information is a reasonable step in your due diligence.

How old is the home at 224 Palen Ave?

The home was built in 1919, making it over 100 years old. Homes of this era in Newport News's Hilton neighborhood are known for solid construction and architectural character that distinguishes them from modern builds.

Is there a homeowners association at 224 Palen Ave?

Based on available information, this property does not have an HOA. That means no association dues or community rule overlays beyond standard city and county regulations.

What parks and outdoor spaces are near 224 Palen Ave?

Hilton Pier/Ravine and Municipal Lane Park are both within 0.3 miles, and Hilton Community Garden is just 0.2 miles away. The pier area in particular offers waterfront access that's rare to have this close to a residential address.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Newport News well. Reach out to get their take on 224 Palen Ave and what it looks like for your situation.

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

Schools

VaHome School Score

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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

Explore this neighborhood

Hilton Village

Hilton Village is one of Newport News' most storied neighborhoods, laid out beginning in 1918 as one of the nation's first federally funded planned communities, built to house workers during the World War I expansion of Newport News Shipbuilding.

$293K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

18d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$71K

HH income

49.6%

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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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

$1,799/mo

Principal & interest

$1,427

Property tax

$292

Home insurance

$80

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$249,900 – $326,000

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.

58 Hopkins ST · 0.1 mi · 1,648 sqft$271,040 sold 2026-07
52 Hopkins ST · 0.2 mi · 1,600 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-05
74 Hopkins ST · 0.1 mi · 1,524 sqft$275,000 sold 2026-08

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$275,000

Price / Sq Ft

$166

Annual Taxes

$3,501

Monthly Tax

$292

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.27%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 27, 2026$275,000—
Currently listed—$275,000—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Is 224 Palen Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hilton Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.5/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (VaHome School Score 2.4/10), Warwick (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 224 Palen 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 224 Palen Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 224 Palen Ave built?+
It was built in 1919, per the listing record.

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The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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224 Palen Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10646001 · 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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