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5beds
4baths
3,670sqft
15days on market

235 N Benjamin Howell St, Williamsburg, VA 23188

Under ContractResidential · built 2003 · POWHATAN SECONDARY JCC

About this home

Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in highly sought-after Powhatan Secondary, this home offers a spacious layout with great flow in the heart of Williamsburg. Natural light fills the living spaces, while an updated kitchen and bathrooms add style and comfort. Ample closet space provides plenty of storage. Outside, the back deck and hardscaped outdoor space create an inviting setting for entertaining, dining, or simply unwinding. A wonderful blend of space, updates, and location!

Listing courtesy of Whitney Rodgers · Mission Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10656960

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

2003

Price / sqft

$199

HOA fee

$50/mo

Taxes

$4,837/yr

County

James City County VA

MLS #

10656960

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Approx. sqft
3,670
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Pantry
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4000
Subdivision
POWHATAN SECONDARY JCC
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Resale Certif Req

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

235 N Benjamin Howell Street is a five-bedroom, four-bath home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Built in 2003, it offers 3,670 square feet on a residential lot in the 23188 zip code. The layout gives everyone room to spread out. It sits about 18 minutes from Camp Peary and 24 minutes from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

Keep searching in Williamsburg

See all Williamsburg homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23188, homes for sale zoned for Jamestown High School, and homes for sale zoned for Matoaka Elementary School. Nearby, look at Powhatan Secondary homes for sale, Williamsburg waterfront homes for sale, Williamsburg condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Williamsburg.

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Why this home stands out

Five bedrooms and four full baths across 3,670 square feet is a combination that is genuinely hard to find among Williamsburg homes for sale. The 2003 build year means the bones are solid without being dated. You get the space of a larger home without the sprawl of an older one. That square footage opens up real options — a dedicated home office, a guest suite, a playroom — without any creative repurposing required.

POWHATAN SECONDARY JCC and the Williamsburg real estate market

The 23188 zip code covers a broad swath of western Williamsburg, mixing established subdivisions with newer residential streets. N Benjamin Howell Street sits in a quiet section of that area, where the pace is calm and the lots give neighbors breathing room. The streetscape here feels settled — mature trees, residential traffic, and a neighborhood rhythm that runs on its own clock. Williamsburg itself is one of the more distinctive cities in Virginia. It carries real history without feeling like a museum town. The Colonial Williamsburg district, the College of William & Mary, and Merchants Square all sit within a short drive. Everyday life runs smoothly here too. Route 60 and the Colonial Parkway connect you to shopping, dining, and the wider Hampton Roads region without much friction. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Williamsburg will notice that the city punches above its size for restaurants, arts, and outdoor recreation.

What's nearby

Powhatan Bar & Grill is just 0.7 miles away — a walkable option for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch without getting in the car. The broader Williamsburg dining and retail scene fills in the rest. New Town, about five miles east, brings a walkable mix of shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. Grocery options are well distributed across the zip code, so a quick run never turns into a long errand. The Colonial Parkway trailhead puts waterfront walking and cycling within easy reach. Busch Gardens and Water Country USA sit nearby for weekend plans that do not require leaving the area.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Camp Peary is about 18 minutes away, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 24 minutes out. VA loan financing is common on homes for sale in 23188, and the 2003 build year means fewer deferred-maintenance surprises at inspection. Five bedrooms also means space for a dedicated home office — useful when schedules shift.

For buyers drawn to character

Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Jamestown High School or homes for sale zoned for Matoaka Elementary School will find that this address lands squarely in both zones. The 2003 construction keeps the layout modern and the systems relatively young. Five bedrooms and four full baths offer flexibility that smaller homes in the area simply cannot match.

More buyer questions

How far is 235 N Benjamin Howell Street from Camp Peary?

The drive to Camp Peary runs about 18 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 24 minutes away.

What zip code does 235 N Benjamin Howell Street fall in?

The property is in the 23188 zip code, which covers a large portion of western Williamsburg, Virginia.

Is 235 N Benjamin Howell Street in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 235 N Benjamin Howell Street have?

The home has five bedrooms and four full bathrooms across 3,670 square feet of living space.

Does 235 N Benjamin Howell Street have an HOA?

HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current listing documents or directly with the seller.

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

How Far Is?

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

Also nearby

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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 51095C

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 51095C

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\u2019t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

58.3 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\u2019s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service \u2014 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.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Powhatan Secondary

Powhatan Secondary is a settled place in James City County. It sits among rolling, wooded hills. The spot is just off Monticello Avenue and Route 199.

$446K

Median sale · 12 mo

$207

Sold $/sq ft

33d

Days on market

6

For sale now

$102K

HH income

64.2%

Owner-occupied

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

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Camp Peary

DoD

22min·12.6mi

NWS Yorktown

Navy

23min·15.6mi

JBLE Ft Eustis

Army

27min·19.4mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

47min·35.8mi

NSA HR

Navy

81min·59mi

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

Payment 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

$4,404/mo

Principal & interest

$3,788

Property tax

$403

Home insurance

$213

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$50

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

Comparables

Price context — similar nearby homes

$650,000 – $780,000

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 N Benjamin Howell ST · 0.1 mi · 3,670 sqft$725,000 sold 2026-06
4052 Ambassador CIR · 0.1 mi · 3,081 sqft$700,000 sold 2026-06
3630 S Square · 0.8 mi · 3,345 sqft$650,000 sold 2026-08

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$730,000

Price / Sq Ft

$199

Annual Taxes

$4,837

Monthly Tax

$403

HOA fee

$50 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

0.66%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedOct 8, 2026$730,000—
Currently listed—$730,000—

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:

Williamsburg Real Estate Assessment

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 235 N Benjamin Howell St in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Matoaka Elementary (VaHome School Score 8/10), James Blair Middle (VaHome School Score 6.3/10), Jamestown (VaHome School Score 8.6/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 235 N Benjamin Howell St 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 235 N Benjamin Howell St have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is N/A.
When was 235 N Benjamin Howell St built?+
It was built in 2003, 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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Listing courtesy of Whitney Rodgers · Mission Realty Group LLC · REIN MLS #10656960

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235 N Benjamin Howell St, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188 · MLS #10656960 · 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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