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3beds
1.1baths
899sqft
142days on market

35 Sycamore Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

Under ContractResidential · built 1930 · STUART GARDENS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1930

Price / sqft

$228

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,611/yr

County

Newport News VA

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

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

About this home

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

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

35 Sycamore Ave is a 1930-built, 3-bedroom home in Newport News's Stuart Gardens neighborhood — compact at 899 square feet on a 0.08-acre lot, with 1.1 baths and a location that puts NSA Hampton Roads just eight minutes away. A practical, character-rich address for buyers who want proximity without compromise.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 35 Sycamore Ave apart is the combination of genuine 1930s architectural character and an unbeatable position between two major installations. Stuart Gardens is a tight-knit, walkable grid neighborhood where the streets are lined with mature trees and neighbors actually know each other. The lot is modest, which means less maintenance and more time for everything else Newport News has to offer — including the waterfront parks that are practically at your doorstep.

STUART GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market

Stuart Gardens sits in the southern end of Newport News, a neighborhood built in the early twentieth century when craftsman-era construction set the tone for the whole block. The streets here follow a classic grid, sidewalks connect you to everyday errands, and the James River is close enough that you can feel the breeze on a warm afternoon. Newport News itself spans from the shipyard district up through the Peninsula, offering a mix of history, industry, and green space that is hard to find in newer suburbs. If you are comparing Newport News homes for sale, Stuart Gardens stands out for its walkability score and its proximity to both water and major employment corridors. The city's downtown waterfront, the Virginia Living Museum, and the Newport News Park system all sit within a reasonable drive, making this a neighborhood that punches above its size for lifestyle options.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 35 Sycamore Ave. Pine Supermarket is just half a mile away, and both Newport News Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc are under a mile for specialty and everyday groceries. When it's time to eat out, Park's Inn Restaurant is six-tenths of a mile, Pisces Jackpot is under a mile, and Taste of NYC rounds out the options at 0.9 miles. For outdoor time, Peterson's Yacht Basin and the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook — both 0.6 miles away — offer waterfront scenery and a genuine sense of local history. Anderson Park North is 0.7 miles for open green space.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is eight minutes from the front door, and NSA Northwest Annex is ten — making 35 Sycamore Ave one of the more strategically located addresses for active-duty households on the lower Peninsula. A VA loan can make ownership here straightforward, and the compact footprint keeps carrying costs lean during deployments or PCS transitions. Families comparing homes for sale in Newport News with short base commutes will find this address hard to beat.

For first-time buyers

At 899 square feet, 35 Sycamore Ave is sized right for a first purchase — enough room to live comfortably, small enough that upkeep does not become a second job. The 1930 construction gives you real plaster walls and hardwood-era bones that newer entry-level builds simply cannot replicate. Buyers exploring homes for sale in 23607 who want character, convenience, and a manageable footprint will find this block worth a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 35 Sycamore Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

NSA Hampton Roads is approximately eight minutes by car from 35 Sycamore Ave, making it one of the closer residential options to the installation on the lower Peninsula. NSA Northwest Annex is about ten minutes in the same direction.

What is the flood zone status for 35 Sycamore Ave?

Flood zone information for 35 Sycamore Ave is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23607 zip code.

What schools serve 35 Sycamore Ave?

Buyers specifically comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School or homes for sale zoned for Discovery STEM Academy will find the full zoning details in the Schools tile on this page, which reflects current Newport News Public Schools assignments.

Is Stuart Gardens a walkable neighborhood?

Yes — Stuart Gardens follows a traditional grid layout with sidewalks throughout, and several grocery stores, restaurants, and parks are all within a mile of 35 Sycamore Ave. The Monitor-Merrimac Overlook and Peterson's Yacht Basin are both reachable on foot in under fifteen minutes.

Does 35 Sycamore Ave have a garage or off-street parking?

Parking details specific to this property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct showing — the 0.08-acre lot on a grid street is typical of the Stuart Gardens neighborhood, where street parking is generally available.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Stuart Gardens and the surrounding Newport News market well — reach out to get a straight answer on what this address means for your next move.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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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

17d

Days on market

14

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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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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The numbers

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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

$1,341/mo

Principal & interest

$1,064

Property tax

$218

Home insurance

$60

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

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 $208,800

City assessment record · taxes $2,611/yr

Land share of assessed value

18% — $37,800

Improvements $171,000 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$79,575 – $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
1152 22nd ST · 0.7 mi · 835 sqft$79,575 sold 2026-07

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$205,000

Price / Sq Ft

$228

Annual Taxes

$2,611

Monthly Tax

$218

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.27%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 25, 2026$205,000—
Price reducedAug 14, 2026$205,000−$4,000
Currently listed—$205,000—

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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Questions buyers ask

Is 35 Sycamore Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Magruder Elementary (VaHome School Score 7.3/10), Huntington Middle (VaHome School Score 1.1/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3/10). 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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