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289 Herman Melville AVE, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 - Main photo
$435,000
$214 / sqft · est. $2,963/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
2,031sqft
1days on market

289 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, VA 23606

SoldResidential · built 2004 · PORT WARWICK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Experience the best of Port Warwick living in this impeccably maintained home, where designer touches, exceptional condition, and a highly desirable floor plan set it apart from the rest. The main level offers incredible flexibility with a private office/flex room, an additional flex room with closet, & a spacious living area perfect for everyday living & entertaining. The bright & open kitchen features newer stainless appliances, a gas range, large pantry, eat-in dining area, abundant cabinetry, & countertop seating. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and the convenience of upstairs laundry, a coffee/beverage nook, & floored attic storage. Enjoy outdoor living on the charming paver patio, an attached 2-car garage with driveway, & a zoned HVAC with both units replaced in 2025. Ideally located just moments from Port Warwick's restaurants, shopping, concerts, art shows, & community events, this move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of lifestyle, comfort, & convenience.

Listing courtesy of Amy Kearney · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10637863

Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2004

Price / sqft

$214

HOA fee

$195/mo

Taxes

$4,606/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10637863

HOA association includes

Ground Maint

$195/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
2,031
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Assigned Storage, Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Spare Room, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Jetted Tub

Construction & exterior

Style
Townhouse
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
PORT WARWICK
Zoning
R9
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, 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

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

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.

$416K

Median sale · 12 mo

$215

Sold $/sq ft

41d

Days on market

4

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 & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$2,768/mo

Principal & interest

$2,257

Property tax

$384

Home insurance

$127

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$195

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$328,000 – $516,500

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.

214 Selden RD · 1.9 mi · 1,935 sqft$424,500 sold 2026-06
125 Tipton RD · 2.1 mi · 2,000 sqft$485,000 sold 2026-07
119 Longwood DR · 2.3 mi · 2,047 sqft$516,500 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$435,000

Price / Sq Ft

$214

Annual Taxes

$4,606

Monthly Tax

$384

HOA fee

$195 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.06%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
Price increasedJul 2, 2026$435,000+$5,000
ListedAug 3, 2026$435,000—
SoldJun 30, 2026$435,000—

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 289 Herman Melville Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.2/10), 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 289 Herman Melville 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.
Is there a gym near 289 Herman Melville Ave?+
Yes — DScottsFitCamp is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 289 Herman Melville Ave?+
Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion & Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 289 Herman Melville Ave?+
Anand Bazaar is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar (0.3 mi).
Does 289 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 289 Herman Melville Ave built?+
It was built in 2004, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Amy Kearney · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10637863

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289 Herman Melville Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10637863 · 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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