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Newport NewsSTUART GARDENS35 Sycamore Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10631580 · record updated May 3, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$209,000
$232 / sqft · est. $1,363/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
899sqft
15days on market

35 Sycamore Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

ActiveResidential · built 1930 · STUART GARDENS

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch-style home featuring an open floor plan. Updates include a new roof, fresh paint, and LVT flooring throughout. Major systems have been upgraded in 2024, including HVAC, windows, and a water heater. The kitchen boasts new cabinets, countertops, and stainless steel appliances (2024). Bathrooms have been fully remodeled in 2024. Enjoy a spacious yard and a prime location just one block from the Chesapeake Bay. Conveniently located near interstates, the shipyard, shopping, schools, restaurants, and more!

Listing courtesy of Sofya Zarubin · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10631580

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Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 35 Sycamore Ave — a 1930-built, 3-bedroom home in Newport News's Stuart Gardens neighborhood, sitting just 8 minutes from NSA Hampton Roads. At 899 square feet on a compact 0.08-acre lot, it's a manageable, character-filled home close to the James River waterfront.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 35 Sycamore Ave apart is its combination of genuine 1930s architectural character and an unbeatable position near the water. James River Dock and Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park are both within a half-mile, giving you easy access to the riverfront without the premium price tag that typically comes with it. The home's compact footprint means lower upkeep, and the Stuart Gardens location puts two military installations within a ten-minute drive.

STUART GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market

Stuart Gardens is one of Newport News's older, established residential pockets — a grid of tree-lined streets where early 20th-century homes sit close together and neighbors actually know each other's names. The area carries the kind of lived-in character that newer subdivisions simply can't replicate. Sycamore Ave itself is a quiet residential street, and the neighborhood's proximity to the James River gives the whole area a relaxed, waterfront-adjacent feel without the congestion of busier corridors. If you've been browsing newport news va houses for sale and want something with real history and a genuine sense of place, Stuart Gardens consistently delivers. Newport News as a city offers a lot of practical advantages — a strong employment base anchored by the shipyard and military installations, a growing dining and arts scene downtown, and easy access to the rest of Hampton Roads via I-664 and Route 17. From 35 Sycamore Ave, you're well-positioned to reach virtually any part of the Peninsula in under 20 minutes.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Pine Supermarket is just half a mile away for quick grocery runs, with Newport News Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc both within a mile for broader shopping options. When you're ready to eat out, Park's Inn Restaurant is a half-mile walk, and Pisces Jackpot and Taste of NYC round out a solid local dining lineup within a mile. The outdoor options are genuinely special — James River Dock and Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park (Fishing Pier) are both about 0.4 miles away, and Anderson Park is just half a mile out. Waterfront access and green space this close to home is a real everyday perk.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is an 8-minute drive from 35 Sycamore Ave, and NSA Northwest Annex is just 10 minutes out — making this address one of the more commute-friendly options on the Peninsula for active-duty households. Using a VA loan to purchase here is a straightforward path, and BAH rates for the Hampton Roads area are well-suited to homes in this price range. Short commutes mean more time at home.

For first-time buyers

For anyone exploring houses for sale newport news va for the first time, 35 Sycamore Ave offers a low-maintenance entry point into homeownership. The compact 899-square-foot layout keeps utility costs and upkeep manageable, the 1930 build gives you real architectural character, and the Stuart Gardens neighborhood provides a stable, established community to put down roots in. It's a practical, personality-filled place to start.

More buyer questions

How far is 35 Sycamore Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately 8 minutes from 35 Sycamore Ave by car. NSA Northwest Annex is also close, at roughly 10 minutes.

What is the Stuart Gardens neighborhood like?

Stuart Gardens is an established, early 20th-century neighborhood in Newport News with a tight street grid, mature trees, and a mix of historic homes. It has a genuine community feel and sits close to the James River waterfront.

Is 35 Sycamore Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.

What parks and outdoor spaces are near 35 Sycamore Ave?

James River Dock and Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park (Fishing Pier) are both about 0.4 miles away, and Anderson Park is half a mile out — giving you solid waterfront and green-space access right from the neighborhood.

Does 35 Sycamore Ave have a garage?

Garage details for this property are confirmed in the full listing specs on this page — the home sits on a 0.08-acre lot, so parking and exterior features are worth reviewing in the property details section.

Want to walk through 35 Sycamore Ave or talk through the Stuart Gardens market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this neighborhood well — reach out and let's set something up.

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

1930

Price / sqft

$232

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,611/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10631580

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
899
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.0800
Approx. acres
0.08
Subdivision
STUART GARDENS
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 7 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Stuart Gardens

Stuart Gardens is a historic, established neighborhood in the southeast section of Newport News, set off Chestnut Avenue and Marshall Avenue near the city's waterfront.

$265K

Median sale · 12 mo

$156

Sold $/sq ft

16d

Days on market

7

For sale now

$32K

HH income

46.3%

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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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$1,363/mo

Principal & interest

$1,084

Property tax

$218

Home insurance

$61

PMI

None

HOA

None

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

Asking vs. assessment

100% of $208,800

City assessment record · taxes $2,611/yr

Land share of assessed value

18% — $37,800

Improvements $171,000 · 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

$83,000$191,500

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.

132 Ash AVE · 0.2 mi · 850 sqft$191,500 sold 2026-04
1042 25th ST · 0.9 mi · 892 sqft$95,000 sold 2026-06
1210 33rd ST · 1 mi · 861 sqft$83,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$209,000

Price / Sq Ft

$232

Annual Taxes

$2,611

Monthly Tax

$218

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.25%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 25, 2026$209,000
Currently listed$209,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$208,800

Land

$37,800

Improvement

$171,000

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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Market tempo

15 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 35 Sycamore Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Magruder Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Huntington Middle (GreatSchools 3/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 35 Sycamore Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 7 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Are there parks near 35 Sycamore Ave?+
Peterson's Yacht Basin is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 35 Sycamore Ave?+
Pine Supermarket is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Park's Inn Restaurant (0.5 mi).
Does 35 Sycamore Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 35 Sycamore Ave built?+
It was built in 1930, per the listing record.

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Listing courtesy of Sofya Zarubin · Creed Realty · REIN MLS #10631580

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