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3beds

2baths

1,100sqft

$202per sqft

1days on market

245 Sycamore Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

New ListingResidential · built 2001 · ALL OTHERS AREA 106 · MLS #10661161

Price per sqft$202compare with nearby sales Schools

HeritageHigh3.2

CrittendenMiddle1.6

L.F. PalmerElementary3.5

VaHome School Score Est. payment$1,454/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjust Price since listing…checking price history Flood

Moderate risk · 0.2% annual chanceZone X

flood insurance not required Taxes$2,818/yrfrom the public record HOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS record Condo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Bungalow style ready for new owners. The property features open floor plan with a large living room with dining area between kitchen an living area, three large bedrooms, and primary bedroom with private bathroom. Located on a dead end street with plenty of parking. Large yard great for entertaining.

Listing courtesy of Don Tackett · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10661161

Facts & features

TypeResidential

Year built2001

Price / sqft$202

HOANone

Taxes$2,818/yr

CountyNewport News VA

MLS #10661161

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 2
Approx. sqft: 1,100
Stories: 1
Flooring: Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms: 1
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 5
Other rooms: PBR with Bath, Porch, Utility Closet, 1st Floor Primary BR
Equipment: Cable Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style: Bungalow
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: Vinyl
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Partial,Privacy

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision: ALL OTHERS AREA 106
Zoning: R4
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Driveway Spc
Possession: RECORDING
Disclosures: Exempt from Disclosure/Disclaimer, Govt Owned

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

245 Sycamore Avenue is a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 2001. At 1,100 square feet, it offers a compact and efficient layout. Two military installations sit within a short drive. Daily errands and green space are within easy walking distance.

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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 L.F. Palmer Elementary School. 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 245 Sycamore Avenue apart is its combination of a manageable footprint and a genuinely walkable block. Groceries, parks, and restaurants are all within a half-mile. NSA Hampton Roads is about nine minutes away, and MARFORCOM Norfolk is roughly eleven. That kind of access is hard to find at this size and age in Newport News. The 2001 construction means the bones are relatively modern without the premium of new builds.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

Sycamore Avenue sits in a working-class residential corridor in southern Newport News. The streets here are lined with modest single-family homes and small lots. It has the feel of an established neighborhood where people know their neighbors. The area draws buyers who want proximity to the water and to the city's industrial and military employment centers. Newport News itself stretches from the James River up to the York County line. It is one of the larger cities in Hampton Roads, with a deep history tied to shipbuilding and the U.S. Navy. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are the main north-south arteries. Interstate 664 connects you quickly to Suffolk and the Southside. Anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale in this zip code will notice that the 23607 area offers some of the most accessible pricing in the region. The city's downtown waterfront and the Virginia Living Museum are both a short drive north.

What's nearby

Park's Inn Restaurant is right at your doorstep — essentially zero distance from the front door. Within four-tenths of a mile you will also find Taste of NYC and PISCES JACKPOT for more dining variety. Three grocery options cluster nearby: Pine Supermarket at 0.3 miles, and both 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc and Newport News Market at 0.4 miles. For outdoor time, the 29th & Oak Ave Minipark is a three-minute walk. Anderson Park North and Peterson's Yacht Basin round out the green-space options, both under half a mile away. Homes for sale in 23607 rarely come with this density of walkable amenities.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

NSA Hampton Roads is about nine minutes from 245 Sycamore Avenue. MARFORCOM Norfolk adds an eleven-minute option in the other direction. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Newport News, and the 2001 build year means the property meets standard VA appraisal guidelines without the complications older homes can bring. The three-bedroom layout works well for a quick transition between assignments.

For first-time buyers

A 1,100-square-foot home built in 2001 is a practical entry point. The layout is straightforward — three bedrooms, two full baths, no wasted space. Walkable groceries and parks reduce car dependency for daily life. If you are weighing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School or homes for sale zoned for Achievable Dream Academy, this address falls within that school zone conversation and puts you close to both military and civilian employment corridors.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

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

HighHeritage High School

3.2/10

MiddleCrittenden Middle School

1.6/10

ElementaryL.F. Palmer Elementary School

3.5/10

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.

How Far Is?

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

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

NSA HR

Navy

29min·20.3mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

26min·19.1mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

23min·18.6mi

JBLE Langley

Air Force

23min·10.3mi

NMCP

Navy

28min·19.7mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103

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’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

9 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’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — 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.

Explore this neighborhoodStuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is a historic, settled area in the southeast section of Newport News. It sits off Chestnut and Marshall Avenues, near the water.

$255KMedian sale · 12 mo

$156Sold $/sq ft

18dDays on market

12For sale now

$32KHH income

46.3%Owner-occupied

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

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Neighborhood

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CostPayment 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

$1,454/mo

Down payment20% · $44,500

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,155

Property tax

$235

Home insurance

$65

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 & historyComparables

Price context: similar nearby homes$101,150 – $295,000The 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.

965 21st ST · 0.8 mi · 1,085 sqft$125,000 sold 2026-02

942 20th ST · 0.9 mi · 1,138 sqft$180,000 sold 2026-06

988 15th ST · 0.9 mi · 1,061 sqft$126,050 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$222,500

Price / Sq Ft

$202

Annual Taxes

$2,818

Monthly Tax

$235

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.27%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Nov 8, 2026	$222,500	—
Currently listed	—	$222,500	—

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.

1 days on market: read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory. Compare it against similar nearby homes before reading anything into it.

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
245 Sycamore Avethis home	$222,500	3	2	1,100	$202
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 245 Sycamore Ave in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are L.F. Palmer Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.5/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 245 Sycamore 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 245 Sycamore Ave have an HOA?

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 245 Sycamore Ave built?

It was built in 2001, 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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245 Sycamore Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

OverviewAbout this home

Facts & features

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

For first-time buyers

More buyer questions

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

How Far Is?

Also nearby

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Military Commute

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)

Explore this neighborhoodStuart Gardens

CostPayment calculator

Estimate your monthly payment

Value & historyComparables

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Comparable Properties

1 days on market: read it in context

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Questions buyers ask

See it in person with Tom & Dariya

Flood Risk (FEMA)