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$257,000
388 Poplar Ave
Newport News, Virginia 23607
MLS# 10636234 · STUART GARDENS · Newport News VA
Updated May 31, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,647/mo
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Price / sq ft
$167
1,543 sq ft
Days on market
8
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1920
106 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
1,543
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementaryOther Elementary School—
- 8/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Move-In Ready 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home in Newport News. This home offers a comfortable layout with modern updates throughout. The kitchen features modern cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. A first-floor bedroom adds flexibility and convenience, while upstairs offers additional space for living or work. Freshly painted with ceiling fans in bedrooms for added comfort. Move-in ready and full of charm, schedule your…
Listed by Christopher Walton · Providence Realty Inc.
VaHome Team property overview
388 Poplar Ave is a four-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1920 in Newport News, Virginia 23607. At 1,543 square feet, it carries over a century of character and sits just minutes from NSA Hampton Roads, with groceries, parks, and local dining practically at your door.
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Why this home stands out
Homes from the 1920s bring a sense of permanence and craftsmanship that newer construction rarely matches — thick walls, distinctive proportions, and rooms with real presence. At 388 Poplar Ave, you get that century-old character on a street where daily errands are genuinely walkable. Pine Supermarket is less than a tenth of a mile away, and the James River waterfront is under a mile. That combination of historic charm and practical convenience is harder to find than it looks.
STUART GARDENS and the Newport News real estate market
388 Poplar Ave sits in the southern end of Newport News, a city that stretches nearly 70 square miles along the Virginia Peninsula between the James River and Hampton Roads harbor. This part of Newport News has a working-class, close-knit feel — the kind of neighborhood where people have lived for generations and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The streets are lined with early-twentieth-century homes, and the scale of everything feels human-sized rather than sprawling. If you've been searching for houses for sale in newport news va 23606 or nearby zip codes, it's worth knowing that 23607 offers some of the most affordable entry points into the city while still delivering genuine neighborhood texture. Newport News is home to the Newport News Shipbuilding yard, one of the largest employers in Virginia, and the broader economy here is anchored by defense, healthcare, and maritime industry. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue is the main commercial spine, Interstate 664 is close by, and both the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel are within reasonable reach.
What's nearby
Everyday errands are genuinely easy from 388 Poplar Ave. Pine Supermarket is just 0.1 miles away — about a two-minute walk — and both 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc and Semi It Market are within 0.6 miles for specialty and international groceries. When you want to eat out, Park's Inn Restaurant is 0.3 miles down the road, Night Owls LLC is 0.4 miles away, and Taste of NYC rounds out the options at 0.6 miles. For outdoor time, James River Dock is 0.7 miles away, Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park with its fishing pier is 0.8 miles, and Anderson Park is just under a mile — all easy on foot or by bike.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
NSA Hampton Roads is about ten minutes from 388 Poplar Ave, and NSA Northwest Annex is roughly twelve. That kind of proximity matters when duty schedules are unpredictable and commute time is a real quality-of-life factor. A VA loan can make purchasing a home like this especially straightforward for active-duty and veteran buyers — and four bedrooms gives a growing family room to breathe through multiple tour cycles.
For first-time buyers
If you're buying your first home and want something with genuine character rather than a cookie-cutter floor plan, 388 Poplar Ave is worth a close look. The 1920 build date means real craftsmanship and distinctive architecture. Four bedrooms and two baths at 1,543 square feet gives you space to grow into. And with groceries literally steps away and parks under a mile, daily life here is easy from day one — a solid foundation for homes for sale in newport news virginia that actually fit a real budget.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 388 Poplar Ave from NSA Hampton Roads?
NSA Hampton Roads is approximately ten minutes from 388 Poplar Ave by car, making it one of the more convenient locations in Newport News for personnel assigned to that installation. NSA Northwest Annex is similarly close at about twelve minutes.
What is the square footage and layout of 388 Poplar Ave?
The home offers 1,543 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, built in 1920 as a residential single-family property.
Is 388 Poplar Ave in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for 388 Poplar Ave is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's specific parcel.
Where are the nearest grocery stores to 388 Poplar Ave?
Pine Supermarket is just 0.1 miles away — essentially a short walk — and both 5 Estrellas Latín Store Inc and Semi It Market are within 0.6 miles for additional options.
Are there parks or waterfront areas near 388 Poplar Ave?
Yes — James River Dock is 0.7 miles away, Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park with a fishing pier is 0.8 miles, and Anderson Park is just under a mile, giving you solid outdoor access without a long drive.
Want to know more about 388 Poplar Ave or explore other properties in Newport News? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help you take the next step.
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
1,543
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$257,000
Price / Sq Ft
$167
Annual Taxes
$2,859
Monthly Tax
$238
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.11%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | May 23, 2026 | $257,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $257,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 31, 2026.
Total Assessed
$229,800
Land
$22,000
Improvement
$207,800
Parcel ID: 296030337
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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 every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
Military Commute
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,647/moPrincipal & interest
$1,334
Property tax
$238
Home insurance
$75
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.
Listed by Providence Realty Inc. · MLS# 10636234
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$257,000
388 Poplar AVE, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23607
Newport News, Virginia 23607
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