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$430,000
$196 / sqft · est. $2,610/mo →
4beds
2.1baths
2,194sqft
8days on market

474 Harcourt Pl, Newport News, VA 23602

ActiveResidential · built 1972 · LANSDOWNE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial-style home offering 2,194 square feet of comfortable living space in the established Lansdowne neighborhood. Situated on a .23-acre lot, this two-story home features a classic layout with multiple living areas, a cozy gas fireplace, and a screened porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining.The primary bedroom includes a private bath, while additional features such as a pantry, utility room, attic storage, pull-down attic stairs, and scuttle access provide extra convenience and functionality. The home also offers central air, natural gas heating, city water and sewer, vinyl siding, and an attached garage with driveway parking.Enjoy a fenced backyard ideal for pets, gatherings, or outdoor activities. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major highways, this vacant property is ready for its next owner to make it their own.

Listing courtesy of Gregory Montie · COVA Home Realty · REIN MLS #10640246

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

474 Harcourt Place is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia, offering 2,194 square feet of living space on a residential lot built in 1972 — just eight minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and well-positioned for everyday convenience.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 474 Harcourt Place apart is its combination of generous square footage, a half-bath that keeps the main living areas practical for busy households, and a location that puts two military installations within easy reach. The 1972 construction era typically means solid bones — larger rooms, wider hallways, and mature landscaping on the lot — giving this address a sense of scale that newer builds in the same price range often can't match.

LANSDOWNE and the Newport News real estate market

Harcourt Place sits in a quiet residential pocket of Newport News, a city that consistently draws families and service members for good reason. Newport News stretches from the James River waterfront up through well-established inland neighborhoods, and the zip code 23602 lands you in the northern corridor — close to shopping along Jefferson Avenue, easy access to Interstate 64, and a short hop to the Peninsula's parks and recreational trails. If you've been searching for newport news virginia homes that feel settled rather than transient, this part of the city delivers. The streets here are lined with mature trees, and neighbors tend to put down roots. Newport News itself offers a full spectrum of amenities: a world-class shipbuilding industry that anchors the local economy, a vibrant arts scene at the Ferguson Center, and waterfront access at Mariners' Museum Park. It's a city with real texture.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from Harcourt Place. Jefferson Avenue — one of the Peninsula's main commercial corridors — is just minutes away, putting grocery stores, pharmacies, and a wide range of dining options within a quick drive. Mariners' Museum Park offers miles of walking and biking trails around Lake Maury, a genuine outdoor retreat that doesn't require leaving the city. Patrick Henry Mall is close for larger shopping runs. For coffee before work or a casual dinner out, the surrounding area has solid options without requiring a drive across the bridge-tunnel.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis makes 474 Harcourt Place a practical choice for active-duty families tired of long commutes. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is only 17 minutes out, so dual-military households have real flexibility here. A VA loan can make this four-bedroom footprint even more accessible — and the four bedrooms give you room to grow through multiple PCS cycles without feeling cramped.

For families upgrading

Four bedrooms and 2,194 square feet means everyone gets their own space — no more sharing rooms or converting the dining room into a makeshift office. The half-bath on the main level is one of those features you don't fully appreciate until you have it. If you've been browsing homes for sale in newport news and keep running into smaller layouts, Harcourt Place offers the square footage that actually fits a growing family's daily rhythm.

More buyer questions

How far is 474 Harcourt Place from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 474 Harcourt Place to Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis) is approximately eight minutes under normal traffic conditions. That proximity makes it one of the more convenient off-base addresses on the Peninsula for soldiers and airmen stationed there.

How far is 474 Harcourt Place from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 17 minutes from Harcourt Place, making it a reasonable commute for service members or civilian employees assigned there.

What is the flood risk at 474 Harcourt Place?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check there for the current FEMA designation and any associated insurance considerations.

Is there an HOA at 474 Harcourt Place?

HOA status for this property should be confirmed during the transaction process, as community association structures in established Newport News neighborhoods can vary — your agent can pull the current disclosure documents.

What are the nearest parks and outdoor spaces to 474 Harcourt Place?

Mariners' Museum Park, with its extensive trail system around Lake Maury, is one of the closest and most popular outdoor destinations — it's a short drive from Harcourt Place and offers year-round recreation for walkers, cyclists, and families.

Want to know more about 474 Harcourt Place or schedule a walkthrough? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to help — reach out today.

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

1972

Price / sqft

$196

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,040/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10640246

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

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

$2,610/mo

Principal & interest

$2,231

Property tax

$253

Home insurance

$125

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

117% of $368,800

City assessment record · taxes $3,040/yr

Land share of assessed value

20% — $72,100

Improvements $296,700 · 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

$402,000 – $449,000

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.

77 Dillwyn DR · 0.6 mi · 2,112 sqft$439,000 sold 2026-01
217 Cabell DR · 0.9 mi · 2,349 sqft$449,000 sold 2026-06
111 Captains LN · 0.7 mi · 1,855 sqft$402,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$430,000

Price / Sq Ft

$196

Annual Taxes

$3,040

Monthly Tax

$253

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.71%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 19, 2026$430,000—
Currently listed—$430,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

17% above assessment

Total Assessed

$368,800

Land

$72,100

Improvement

$296,700

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

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

8 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 474 Harcourt Pl in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are T. Ryland Sanford Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 474 Harcourt Pl in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Are there parks near 474 Harcourt Pl?+
Nicewood Park is about 0.6 miles away.
Does 474 Harcourt Pl have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 474 Harcourt Pl built?+
It was built in 1972, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Gregory Montie · COVA Home Realty · REIN MLS #10640246

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474 Harcourt Pl, Newport News, Virginia 23602 · MLS #10640246 · 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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