Welcome to this beautifully maintained all brick townhome in the highly sought after Port Warwick community! Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and thoughtfully updated living spaces, this move in ready home combines comfort, style, and convenience. The open concept main level is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring spacious living and dining areas, along with a cozy gas fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite. A walk in attic provides exceptional storage and the potential for additional finished space, while the oversized two car garage offers plenty of room for parking and storage. Step outside to enjoy your private patio and low maintenance outdoor living. Located in one of Newport News' most desirable neighborhoods, Port Warwick offers tree lined streets, beautifully landscaped green spaces, restaurants, shopping, parks, and year round community events at Styron Square. This exceptional townhome
Listing courtesy of Bradley Gregerson · Keller Williams Realty Twn Ctr · REIN MLS #10655425
Facts & features
TypeResidential
Year built2004
Price / sqft$261
HOA fee$219/mo
Taxes$4,597/yr
CountyNewport News VA
MLS #10655425
HOA association includes
Ground Maint
$219/mo HOA fee · per the REIN MLS listing record. Confirm inclusions with the association.
303 Herman Melville Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 2.1-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, built in 2004 and offering 1,608 square feet. It sits inside the walkable Port Warwick district, steps from restaurants, coffee, and a neighborhood park. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 14 minutes away.
Port Warwick is one of Newport News's most intentionally designed neighborhoods. Streets are named for American authors, sidewalks connect every block, and independent shops and restaurants are within a short walk of the front door. 303 Herman Melville Avenue puts you at the center of that energy. Most Newport News homes for sale don't offer this kind of built-in walkability combined with quick base access.
PORT WARWICK and the Newport News real estate market
Port Warwick was developed in the early 2000s as a new-urbanist community inside Newport News. The streets follow a tight grid, and the architecture mixes townhomes, single-family homes, and live-work buildings. Sidewalks run the full length of every block, and the neighborhood centers on Styron Square, a small plaza with shops, dining, and a pavilion park. The feel is more walkable village than typical suburban subdivision. Herman Melville Avenue itself is a quiet residential street that feeds directly into that square. Newport News is a mid-sized independent city on the Virginia Peninsula, bordered by the James River to the south and Hampton to the east. It's home to Newport News Shipbuilding, Christopher Newport University, and the Virginia Living Museum. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are both close, and Interstate 64 connects the city to Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Richmond. Anyone comparing homes for sale in Newport News will find that Port Warwick stands out for its density of amenities and its pedestrian-first layout.
What's nearby
Daily errands are easy from 303 Herman Melville Avenue. Thaijindesu Thai and Sushi Bar is just 0.2 miles away, and Brickhouse Tavern and Aux Delices Crêperie are both within 0.3 miles. Busy Nothings Coffee Company is a short walk for a morning cup. Food Lion and Anand Bazaar are both about 0.7 miles out for grocery runs. The Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion and Park is 0.3 miles away and anchors the neighborhood's outdoor social life. THE BOX Cross Training Studio and Zenya Yoga Studio are both within 0.3 miles for fitness options.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis — Langley Air Force Base side — is about 14 minutes from 303 Herman Melville Avenue. Fort Eustis is roughly 15 minutes in the other direction. VA loan financing is common among buyers in this zip code. The 2004 build year means systems are relatively modern, which can simplify the VA appraisal process.
For first-time buyers
At 1,608 square feet, this home gives you three bedrooms and two and a half baths without overextending on space to maintain. The 2004 construction means you're working with modern systems and materials from day one. Port Warwick's walkable layout means you can skip a second car trip for coffee, dinner, or a park visit. Buyers comparing homes for sale in 23606 will find this address punches above its size.
For buyers drawn to character
Port Warwick was built with a specific vision — author-named streets, a central square, and architecture that feels more like a European village than a Virginia subdivision. 303 Herman Melville Avenue sits inside that vision. If you want a home where the neighborhood itself is part of the appeal, this block delivers. Anyone researching homes for sale zoned for Warwick High School and homes for sale zoned for Hidenwood Elementary School will find Port Warwick consistently near the top of the list.
More buyer questions
How far is 303 Herman Melville Avenue from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley Air Force Base side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is about 14 minutes by car. Fort Eustis is approximately 15 minutes in the opposite direction.
What is the Port Warwick neighborhood like?
Port Warwick is a new-urbanist community built in the early 2000s with a walkable grid, author-named streets, and a central plaza called Styron Square. It has a distinct village feel compared to most Newport News subdivisions.
Is 303 Herman Melville Avenue in a flood zone?
Flood zone status for this address is covered in the FloodRisk tile on this page. Review that section for the current FEMA designation.
Does this home have an HOA?
Port Warwick does have a homeowners association. Confirm current HOA details, rules, and fee structure directly with the listing agent before making an offer.
Where can you walk to from 303 Herman Melville Avenue?
Restaurants, a coffee shop, a yoga studio, a cross-training gym, and a neighborhood park are all within 0.3 miles. Grocery stores are about 0.7 miles away.
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Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.
Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
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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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
31min·14.9mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
22min·12.3mi
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NWS Yorktown
Navy
23min·14.3mi
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NSA HR
Navy
39min·26.2mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
35min·24.9mi
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
35.7 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.
Port Warwick is one of Newport News' most distinctive addresses. It is a walkable, new-urbanist village on a classic street grid. The village sits in the City Center / Oyster Point area.
$416KMedian sale · 12 mo
$214Sold $/sq ft
38dDays on market
7For sale now
$65KHH income
25.8%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$2,679/mo
Principal & interest
$2,174
Property tax
$383
Home insurance
$122
PMI
None
HOA/Condo (paid separately)
$219
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
Asking vs. assessment111% of $377,100City assessment record · taxes $4,597/yr
Land share of assessed value26% · $99,000Improvements $278,100 · assessor record ✓
Price context: similar nearby homes$249,900 – $385,000The 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.
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.
11% above assessment
Total Assessed
$377,100
Land
$99,000
Improvement
$278,100
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:
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.
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CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby
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Price
Beds
Baths
Sqft
$ / sqft
303 Herman Melville Avethis home
$419,000
3
2.1
1,608
$261
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Questions buyers ask
Is 303 Herman Melville Ave in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hidenwood Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Warwick (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 303 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.
Does 303 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 303 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.
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