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4beds
2baths
1,543sqft
1days on market

388 Poplar Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

New ListingResidential · built 1920 · STUART GARDENS

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1920

Price / sqft

$146

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,859/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10653419

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,543
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Porch
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
STUART GARDENS
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Calling all investors, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of potential and modern appliances. Cash or conventional preferred.

Listing courtesy of Christopher Walton · Providence Realty Inc. · REIN MLS #10653419

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Meet 388 Poplar Ave — a four-bedroom, two-bath, 1,543-square-foot home built in 1920 in Newport News, Virginia 23607. Century-old character, a walkable block loaded with daily conveniences, and a ten-minute drive to NSA Hampton Roads make this address easy to love.

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Why this home stands out

Homes from the 1920s carry a structural honesty that newer builds rarely match — thicker walls, old-growth lumber, and proportions that feel genuinely livable. At 388 Poplar Ave you get four real bedrooms and two full baths inside 1,543 square feet of that era's craftsmanship, on a Newport News block where grocery runs, green space, and a waterfront park basin are all within a half-mile on foot.

STUART GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market

Poplar Avenue sits in the southern end of Newport News, a city of roughly 185,000 that stretches from the James River to the York River along the Virginia Peninsula. This part of town has a working-class, close-knit character — the kind of grid-street neighborhood where neighbors know each other by name and front porches still get used. The 23607 zip code is one of the more affordable entry points into Newport News homeownership, and families comparing homes for sale in 23607 often find that the per-square-foot value here outpaces newer construction further north on the Peninsula. Newport News itself offers a deep roster of amenities: the Virginia Living Museum, Mariners' Museum, Huntington Park Beach, and a revitalized downtown arts district. Daily life on Poplar Ave is grounded and convenient — everything you need for the week is within a short walk or a quick drive.

What's nearby

Step outside and daily errands practically handle themselves. Pine Supermarket is just 0.3 miles away, with Newport News Market and 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc both within 0.4 miles — real variety for everyday grocery needs. Hungry? Park's Inn Restaurant is essentially at your doorstep, and Taste of NYC and PISCES JACKPOT, LLC are both under a half-mile. Green space is equally close: 29th & Oak Ave Minipark is a 0.3-mile stroll, Anderson Park North sits at 0.4 miles, and Peterson's Yacht Basin — a waterfront park with views of the James River — rounds out the options at the same distance.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

NSA Hampton Roads is a ten-minute drive from 388 Poplar Ave, and NSA Northwest Annex is twelve minutes out — both well within the commute range most service members target. Four bedrooms give a growing military household real breathing room, and a VA loan can make the path to ownership here more straightforward than many families expect.

For first-time buyers

If you're weighing Newport News homes for sale as a first purchase, 388 Poplar Ave checks a lot of the right boxes: four bedrooms, two baths, over 1,500 square feet, and a walkable block where you won't need a car for daily errands. The 1920 build date means character that newer starter homes simply can't replicate.

More buyer questions

How far is 388 Poplar Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?

The drive is approximately ten minutes under normal traffic conditions, making this address one of the more convenient options on the southern Peninsula for personnel assigned to that installation.

What school zone does 388 Poplar Ave fall in?

Buyers comparing homes for sale zoned for Heritage High School will want to confirm current zoning directly with Newport News Public Schools, as attendance boundaries can change — but this address has historically fallen within that zone.

Is 388 Poplar Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check there for the most accurate designation.

What is the walk score like for this block of Poplar Ave?

Walkability is a genuine strength here — three grocery options, multiple restaurants, and two parks are all within 0.4 miles, meaning most daily errands can be handled on foot.

How old is the home at 388 Poplar Ave and what does that mean structurally?

The home was built in 1920, placing it in an era known for old-growth lumber framing and solid plaster construction — materials that have had a century to settle and, when maintained, tend to be exceptionally durable.

Curious about homes for sale in Newport News at this price point? Tom and Dariya Milan can walk you through everything 388 Poplar Ave has to offer — reach out and let's set up a visit.

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Newport News$190K – $260K4+ beds

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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

Flood Risk

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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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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

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

$1,471/mo

Principal & interest

$1,167

Property tax

$238

Home insurance

$66

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

Price context — similar nearby homes

$165,000 – $270,000

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.

2010 Chestnut AVE · 0.7 mi · 1,593 sqft$270,000 sold 2026-07
1809 Roanoke AVE · 1 mi · 1,500 sqft$268,000 sold 2026-03
961 17th ST · 1.1 mi · 1,500 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-02

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$225,000

Price / Sq Ft

$146

Annual Taxes

$2,859

Monthly Tax

$238

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.27%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedSep 14, 2026$225,000—
Currently listed—$225,000—

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

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Questions buyers ask

Is 388 Poplar Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Other Elementary School, 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.
Are there parks near 388 Poplar Ave?+
29th & Oak Ave Minipark is about 0.4 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 388 Poplar Ave?+
Pine Supermarket is about 0.1 miles away. The closest dining on record is Park's Inn Restaurant (0.3 mi).
Does 388 Poplar Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 388 Poplar Ave built?+
It was built in 1920, per the listing record.

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388 Poplar Ave, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10653419 · 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.

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