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$414,900
329 Herman Melville Ave
Newport News, Virginia 23606
MLS# 10637981 · PORT WARWICK · Newport News VA
Updated 13 hours ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,655/mo
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Price / sq ft
$257
1,616 sq ft
Days on market
1
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
2005
21 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Sq Ft
1,616
Garage
Yes
About this home
Beautifully maintained 1,616 sq. ft. home featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, an open-concept layout, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a first-floor primary suite, and first-floor laundry. This move-in-ready home stands out in the community with fresh paint, new flooring and carpet, updated HVAC, and a newer water heater. Military buyers will appreciate the VA assumable loan with an attractive 2.75% interest rate. Located in…
Listed by Brian White · Century 21 Together
VaHome Team property overview
329 Herman Melville Ave is a 2005-built, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 1,616 square feet in a walkable, mixed-use neighborhood just 14 minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Daily errands, dining, and green space are all within half a mile.
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Why this home stands out
What sets 329 Herman Melville Ave apart is its location inside Port Warwick, one of Newport News's most thoughtfully designed communities. The neighborhood blends residential streets with shops, restaurants, and a central park pavilion in a walkable layout that's genuinely rare for Hampton Roads. Built in 2005, the home delivers modern construction standards — think solid bones, attached garage, and a half-bath on the main level — inside a neighborhood that feels more like a small town center than a typical subdivision.
PORT WARWICK and the Newport News real estate market
Port Warwick is Newport News's answer to the classic American town square. Developed in the early 2000s, it was designed from the ground up to be walkable, with tree-lined streets, front porches set close to the sidewalk, and a mix of residential and commercial uses woven together rather than separated. The Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion and Park anchors the community, hosting events and giving residents a genuine gathering place steps from home. The architectural style leans toward traditional new-urbanism — think pitched roofs, brick accents, and street-facing facades that actually face the street. Newport News as a city brings a lot to the table: a deep shipbuilding and military heritage, a growing arts scene, and easy access to the rest of Hampton Roads via I-64. The 23606 zip code sits in the northern part of the city, which tends to feel a bit quieter and more established than the corridor closer to downtown, while still keeping you close to major employers and bases.
What's nearby
Groceries are covered from multiple angles — Food Lion and Anand Bazaar are both within half a mile, and Harris Teeter is just 0.7 miles out. When you'd rather skip the cooking, Wings Go and Hibachi, Desi Kitchen, and Viking Burger are all within 0.4 miles. Busy Nothings Coffee Company is a neighborhood favorite for morning coffee, also a short walk away. Fitness options are equally close, with Pilates Etc, DScottsFitCamp, and Fit Body Boot Camp all under half a mile. For outdoor time, Port Warwick Styron Square Pavilion and Park is 0.5 miles away, and Deer Park and its playground are under a mile.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis sits just 14 minutes away — whether you're assigned to Langley AFB or Fort Eustis, the commute from Herman Melville Ave is short and straightforward. A VA loan can make this kind of well-located, move-up home more accessible than you might expect, and the Port Warwick neighborhood gives military families a stable, community-oriented place to put down roots during a tour.
For families upgrading
If you're ready to trade a starter home for something with more breathing room, 1,616 square feet across three bedrooms and two and a half baths gives your family space to spread out. The attached garage, half-bath on the main level, and a walkable neighborhood with parks and playgrounds nearby check a lot of the boxes that come up when families start thinking about their next chapter.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 329 Herman Melville Ave from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive to Langley AFB runs about 14 minutes under normal traffic conditions, and Fort Eustis is approximately 15 minutes in the opposite direction. Both are accessible via I-64, making this address a practical choice for service members at either installation.
What neighborhood is 329 Herman Melville Ave in?
The home is located in Port Warwick, a new-urbanist community in Newport News designed around walkability, with a central park pavilion, nearby dining, and a mix of residential and commercial uses all within easy reach.
Is 329 Herman Melville Ave part of an HOA?
Port Warwick does have a homeowners association, which maintains the community's shared spaces and enforces the design standards that keep the neighborhood looking cohesive. Specific fee details are best confirmed through current community disclosures.
What is the flood zone status for 329 Herman Melville Ave?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the most current FEMA designation and any relevant insurance considerations.
How walkable is the area around 329 Herman Melville Ave?
Very walkable by Hampton Roads standards — groceries, restaurants, coffee, fitness studios, and a neighborhood park are all within half a mile, and the Port Warwick layout was specifically designed to encourage walking over driving for everyday errands.
Want to know more about 329 Herman Melville Ave or Port Warwick? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are happy to walk you through the details — reach out anytime to get started.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Approx Sq Ft
1,616
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$414,900
Price / Sq Ft
$257
Annual Taxes
$4,576
Monthly Tax
$381
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.10%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jun 3, 2026 | $414,900 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $414,900 | — |
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About buying in Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span from historic Hilton Village's English-Tudor cottages (23601) to brand-new construction in Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point (23606), to affordable family homes in Denbigh and Riverside (23608). As one of the longest cities in the U.S. — stretching over 30 miles along the James River — Newport News effectively contains three distinct real estate markets: the lower peninsula (23601-23607) closer to Hampton and Williamsburg, with established neighborhoods and pre-war homes; the middle peninsula (23608, 23606) with modern subdivisions and Oyster Point's office park; and the upper peninsula (23602, 23603) closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. Newport News' biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding — Virginia's largest industrial employer, building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis portion) is also in Newport News. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High, with Menchville historically among the top performers. Median home prices run $250K-$450K with select luxury inventory in Riverside and Port Warwick exceeding $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh hourly from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,655/moPrincipal & interest
$2,153
Property tax
$381
Home insurance
$121
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Century 21 Together · MLS# 10637981
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$414,900
329 Herman Melville AVE, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
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