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255 Herman Melville AVE, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 - Main photo
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$419,000
$261 / sqft · est. $2,869/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
1,608sqft
21days on market

255 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, VA 23606

Off MarketResidential · built 2003 · PORT WARWICK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Looking for the perfect blend of modern luxury in a culturally vibrant community? This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath custom townhome in the heart of Port Warwick is move-in ready and packed with premium upgrades. Entertainer's Dream; dedicated lounging area with a custom bar, fridge, sink and built-in surround sound. Primary bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and visually stimulating views. Manicured patio garden providing a tranquil, private escape. Oversized 2-car garage and custom cabinetry throughout just minutes away from fine dining, boutique shops, and summer concerts. Suitable for an owner-occupant or investor looking for a high-yield property with a strong $2,600/month rental history.

Listing courtesy of Sandra Hood · Coldwell Banker Traditions LLC · REIN MLS #10639007

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

255 Herman Melville Ave is a 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 1,608 square feet of living space built in 2003. With Joint Base Langley-Eustis just 14 minutes away, it sits in a practical, well-connected part of the city.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 2003, this residential property delivers a modern foundation in a city that blends military convenience with everyday livability. The 1,608-square-foot layout across three bedrooms and two and a half baths gives households room to breathe without the upkeep of a sprawling footprint. It's the kind of address where the commute is short, the neighborhood is established, and daily life clicks into place without much effort.

PORT WARWICK and the Newport News real estate market

Newport News stretches along the western shore of the James River and carries a character that's equal parts working waterfront, military community, and mid-Atlantic suburb. The area around Herman Melville Ave sits in the 23606 zip code — one of the more settled pockets of the city, where tree-lined streets give way to a mix of owner-occupied homes and quiet residential blocks. Newport News itself is a city of genuine variety: you're close to the shipyard heritage of the downtown waterfront, the green corridors of the city's park system, and the retail and dining corridors along Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard. The city's position at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula means you're never far from Hampton, Williamsburg, or the Hampton Roads bridge-tunnel corridor. For anyone planting roots on the Peninsula, this zip code offers a grounded, accessible starting point with room to explore everything Newport News has to offer.

What's nearby

Everyday errands are straightforward from Herman Melville Ave. Grocery options, pharmacies, and casual dining cluster along nearby Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue, both reachable in under ten minutes. Patrick Henry Mall is a short drive for larger shopping runs. Mariners' Museum Park and the surrounding trail system offer a genuine outdoor escape just minutes away. For coffee, local cafés and national chains dot the corridors heading toward the city center. The broader Newport News waterfront and City Center at Oyster Point add dining and entertainment variety within a comfortable drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 14 minutes away by car — whether you're assigned to Langley AFB or Fort Eustis, the commute from Herman Melville Ave is genuinely manageable. The 23606 zip code is a known quantity among military households on the Peninsula, and a VA loan can make ownership here a straightforward path for eligible service members and veterans.

For first-time buyers

A 2003-built home with 1,608 square feet, three bedrooms, and two and a half baths gives first-time buyers a solid, right-sized entry point into Newport News homeownership. There's nothing to rebuild from scratch — the bones are modern, the layout is functional, and the location puts you close to everything the Peninsula has to offer without overextending on square footage.

More buyer questions

How far is 255 Herman Melville Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to the Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 14 minutes, and the Fort Eustis side is about 15 minutes — both via straightforward Peninsula routes with no bridge-tunnel required.

What is the square footage and layout of 255 Herman Melville Ave?

The home offers 1,608 square feet of living space configured across three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, built in 2003.

What zip code is 255 Herman Melville Ave in, and what is the area like?

The property is in the 23606 zip code of Newport News, Virginia — a well-established residential pocket of the city with convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and major Peninsula roadways.

Is 255 Herman Melville Ave eligible for VA loan financing?

Most conventionally built residential properties in Newport News are eligible for VA loan financing, though final eligibility depends on the buyer's entitlement status and the property's appraisal — a VA-experienced lender can confirm specifics quickly.

Does the 23606 area of Newport News have a flood risk concern?

Flood zone status varies by specific parcel in Newport News; check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the official FEMA designation tied to this address.

Curious whether 255 Herman Melville Ave fits your timeline and goals? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this part of Newport News well — reach out and let's talk through the details.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2003

Price / sqft

$261

HOA fee

$184/mo

Taxes

$4,662/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10639007

HOA association includes

Ground Maint

$184/mo HOA fee · n/a · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
1,608
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Townhouse
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Picket
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0800
Subdivision
PORT WARWICK
Zoning
R9
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

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

Flood & environment

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Port Warwick

Port Warwick is one of Newport News' most distinctive addresses: a walkable, new-urbanist village built on a traditional street grid in the City Center / Oyster Point area, with its entrance at Jefferson Avenue and Loftis Boulevard.

$415K

Median sale · 12 mo

$215

Sold $/sq ft

29d

Days on market

3

For sale now

$65K

HH income

25.8%

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

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

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

$2,869/mo

Principal & interest

$2,174

Property tax

$389

Home insurance

$122

PMI

None

HOA

$184

Estimate only. 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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$235,000 – $380,000

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.

3 Lost CV · 0.7 mi · 1,835 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-04
604 Jessica CIR · 0.7 mi · 1,840 sqft$235,000 sold 2026-04
212 Deep Creek RD · 1.2 mi · 1,520 sqft$380,000 sold 2026-03

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$419,000

Price / Sq Ft

$261

Annual Taxes

$4,662

Monthly Tax

$389

HOA fee

$184 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.11%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 10, 2026$419,000—
Currently listed—$419,000—

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

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 255 Herman Melville Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is there a gym near 255 Herman Melville Ave?+
Yes — THE BOX- Cross Training Studio is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 255 Herman Melville Ave?+
Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion & Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 255 Herman Melville Ave?+
Anand Bazaar is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar (0.2 mi).
Does 255 Herman Melville Ave 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. Association amenities on record include: Ground Maint.
When was 255 Herman Melville Ave 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.

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Sandra Hood · Coldwell Banker Traditions LLC · REIN MLS #10639007

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255 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10639007 · 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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