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Poquoson › ALL OTHERS AREA 111 › 42 Rens Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10645669 · record updated Aug 6, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$460,000
$212 / sqft · est. $2,848/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
2,169sqft
14days on market

42 Rens Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662

ActiveResidential · built 1960 · ALL OTHERS AREA 111

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Newly renovated and move-in ready! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends modern updates with timeless charm. The beautifully updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, LVP flooring flows throughout the main living areas and new carpet adds comfort to each bedroom. A gorgeous fireplace serves as the centerpiece of the living room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The versatile sunroom offers endless possibilities as a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Outside, the oversized shed provides exceptional flexibility and can be used as a workshop, studio, storage space, home gym, or future conversion to fit your needs. This thoughtfully updated home is ready for its next owner.

Listing courtesy of Raquel Sayago · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10645669

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

42 Rens Road sits in Poquoson, Virginia — a tight-knit waterfront city just seven minutes from Langley AFB. This 1960-built, three-bedroom home spans 2,169 square feet on a lot steps from Kids Island Park, blending quiet residential living with genuinely convenient daily access.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 42 Rens Road apart is the combination of scale and location that's hard to find this close to Langley. At 2,169 square feet, the home offers real room to spread out — and with Kids Island Park literally at the doorstep, plus two gyms, several restaurants, and a grocery run all within a mile, the everyday logistics of life here are refreshingly simple.

ALL OTHERS AREA 111 and the Poquoson real estate market

Poquoson is one of those places that feels like a well-kept secret — a small independent city tucked between the York River and Back River on the Virginia Peninsula, with a population that hovers around 12,000 and a character that's distinctly its own. It's not a suburb of Hampton or Newport News; it's its own jurisdiction with its own identity, and longtime residents tend to stay. The ALL OTHERS AREA 111 section of Poquoson sits in the heart of that community, a mix of mid-century homes on established lots where neighbors know each other and the pace is genuinely relaxed. You're surrounded by water on three sides — kayak launches, crabbing spots, and waterfront views are woven into daily life here. The city maintains its own parks system, and green space is never far. For anyone searching Poquoson real estate, this address lands you in a part of the city that's both central and calm.

What's nearby

Daily errands are well within reach from 42 Rens Road. Kids Island Park is essentially in your front yard, and Poquoson Parks & Recreation is just 0.3 miles away. Food Lion handles the weekly grocery run at under a mile, with Dollar General close behind. When dinner plans are flexible, restaurant 185 is only 0.4 miles out, and 1631 Burgers Bourbon & Brew is 0.7 miles for something more casual. Tropical Smoothie Cafe covers the morning smoothie habit at the same distance. Fitness options are solid too — Planet Fitness and Snap Fitness Poquoson are both 0.7 miles away. Even the dog gets a destination: Petquoson is 0.7 miles out.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is seven minutes from the front door — about as close as you can get in Poquoson without living on base. That commute window matters when schedules shift and early formations happen. The VA loan makes this home accessible with favorable financing terms, and the city's stable, close-knit character means military families often put down longer roots here than they expected.

For families upgrading

At 2,169 square feet with three bedrooms and two and a half baths, 42 Rens Road gives a growing family real breathing room. Kids Island Park at the doorstep means the backyard effectively extends into a full play destination. The 1960 construction gives the home solid bones, and Poquoson's community-oriented atmosphere — low traffic, parks nearby, neighbors who stay — makes it a place families tend to grow into rather than out of.

More buyer questions

How far is 42 Rens Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately seven minutes from 42 Rens Road under normal traffic conditions. The Fort Eustis side is roughly 23 minutes, heading west across the Peninsula.

What is the lot like at 42 Rens Road?

The property sits directly adjacent to Kids Island Park, giving the lot an unusually open feel with green space right at the edge of the yard. Poquoson's flat terrain means the lot is easy to maintain and use year-round.

Is 42 Rens Road in a flood zone?

Poquoson has significant portions of its land in FEMA-designated flood zones given its coastal geography, so flood zone status is worth confirming for this specific parcel. Check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation tied to 42 Rens Road.

Does 42 Rens Road have a garage?

Garage details for this specific property are best confirmed through the current listing data or a direct walkthrough — the home's 1960 construction era means configurations vary widely in this neighborhood.

What grocery stores are closest to 42 Rens Road?

Food Lion is the nearest full grocery option at 0.9 miles, and Dollar General is just 0.1 miles further at 1.0 mile — both are a quick drive or even a walkable errand depending on your pace.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Poquoson well. Reach out to get a straight answer on 42 Rens Road — no pressure, just honest guidance from people who live and work this market.

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

1960

Price / sqft

$212

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,922/yr

County

Poquoson VA

MLS #

10645669

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,169
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
3
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, Sun Room, Workshop
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow, Cottage
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 111
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
2 Space, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510183

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

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,848/mo

Principal & interest

$2,387

Property tax

$327

Home insurance

$134

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

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

$335,000 – $540,000

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.

6 Kathy DR · 0.6 mi · 2,320 sqft$490,000 sold 2026-08
55 Cedar RD · 0.6 mi · 2,404 sqft$535,000 sold 2026-06
102 Oxford RN · 0.8 mi · 2,304 sqft$540,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$460,000

Price / Sq Ft

$212

Annual Taxes

$3,922

Monthly Tax

$327

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.85%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 23, 2026$460,000—
Price reducedAug 6, 2026$460,000−$15,000
Currently listed—$460,000—

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:

Poquoson 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

14 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 42 Rens Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Poquoson Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Poquoson Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Poquoson (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 42 Rens Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 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.
Is there a gym near 42 Rens Rd?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.9 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 42 Rens Rd?+
Poquoson Parks & Recreation is about 0.2 miles away.
Does 42 Rens Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 42 Rens Rd built?+
It was built in 1960, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Raquel Sayago · Iron Valley Real Est Norfolk · REIN MLS #10645669

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42 Rens Rd, Poquoson, Virginia 23662 · MLS #10645669 · 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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