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Newport NewsPORT WARWICK296 Walt Whitman Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10614951 · record updated Jul 17, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
296 Walt Whitman AVE, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606 - Main photo
$410,000
$215 / sqft · est. $2,842/mo →
3beds
3baths
1,904sqft
176days on market

296 Walt Whitman Ave, Newport News, VA 23606

SoldResidential · built 2004 · PORT WARWICK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to Port Warwick—a vibrant community where dining, shopping, & residential charm meet. This stunning brick townhome offers 3 generous bedrooms and 3 full baths, boasting modern SS appliances, custom cabinetry w/ a center island, and dual-zoned CC for year-round comfort. Upstairs system replaced September 2025 and downstairs system is 2 yrs young. Thoughtful layout includes cathedral ceilings, primary walk-in closet, a warm and inviting gas fireplace, & a rear picket fence that enhances the curb appeal of this corner unit. Additional highlights include an attached rear-entry two-car garage, built-in sprinkler system, & a walk-up attic offering extra storage space. Enjoy tranquil views of the pond in the rear and the cultural perks of outdoor summer concerts just a moment away. Located in proximity to CNU, the Mariners' Museum, and other popular attractions. *All new kitchen and bathroom countertops -2026.

Listing courtesy of Shavonne Miles · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10614951

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.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2004

Price / sqft

$215

HOA fee

$184/mo

Taxes

$4,937/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10614951

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
3
Approx. sqft
1,904
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
Attic, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

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

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
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, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

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

$2,658/mo

Principal & interest

$2,127

Property tax

$411

Home insurance

$120

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

$184

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

Asking vs. assessment

98% of $418,400

City assessment record · taxes $4,937/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $93,500

Improvements $324,900 · assessor record ✓

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

$250,000$416,000

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 · 0.6 mi · 1,835 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-04
670 Town Center DR #207 · 0.7 mi · 1,959 sqft$309,900 sold 2026-06
263 Herman Melville AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,608 sqft$400,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$410,000

Price / Sq Ft

$215

Annual Taxes

$4,937

Monthly Tax

$411

HOA fee

$184 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.20%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 9, 2026$410,000
Price reducedJun 11, 2026$410,000−$10,000
SoldJul 17, 2026$410,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$418,400

Land

$93,500

Improvement

$324,900

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 296 Walt Whitman 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 296 Walt Whitman 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 296 Walt Whitman Ave?+
Yes — DScottsFitCamp is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 296 Walt Whitman Ave?+
Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion & Park is about 0.3 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 296 Walt Whitman Ave?+
Anand Bazaar is about 0.4 miles away. The closest dining on record is Schlesinger's Steakhouse (0.2 mi).
Does 296 Walt Whitman 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 296 Walt Whitman 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 Shavonne Miles · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10614951

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296 Walt Whitman Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10614951 · 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.