11 days on market
Contingent on: Home/EIFS Insp. Con.
$240,000
1128 79th St
Newport News, Virginia 23605
MLS# 10631813 · NEWMARKET VILLAGE · Newport News VA
Updated 3 days ago · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$1,539/mo
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Price / sq ft
$248
967 sq ft
Days on market
11
New listing
HOA
None
Year built
1955
71 yrs old
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
967
Garage
Yes
Schools
- ElementaryCarver Elementary School4/10
- MiddleCrittenden Middle School4/10
- 2/10
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About this home
Start your next chapter here! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is the perfect place to put down roots and create lasting memories. With fresh paint, newer HVAC ('23), and a new gas hot water heater ('25), you can move in with confidence to make it your own. Picture weekends in the spacious backyard- cookouts, laughter, and time spent with those that matter most. The 2-car, 2-story detached garage offers more than…
This 1955 detached home in Newport News's Newmarket Village is listed at $240,000 ($248 per square foot) and features three bedrooms, one bathroom, and 967 square feet with recent updates including a 2023 HVAC system and 2025 water heater. The property includes a two-car, two-story detached garage and sits on a spacious lot. Located near shopping, dining, and commuter routes, it has been on the market for 11 days.
Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.
Listed by Mary Powell · Abbitt Realty Company LLC
Location & Neighborhood
Location & Street View
1128 79th ST, Newport News
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Flood Risk
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
967
Stories
1
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$240,000
Price / Sq Ft
$248
Annual Taxes
$2,685
Monthly Tax
$224
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
1.12%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Apr 30, 2026 | $240,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $240,000 | — |
Public-Records Assessment
Source: Newport News via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels. Fetched May 11, 2026.
Total Assessed
$215,100
Land
$55,700
Improvement
$159,400
Parcel ID: 271000216 · View on city GIS portal
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About buying in Newport News
Newport News is a long, narrow city stretching along the James River with neighborhoods that range dramatically in price and character. Hilton Village offers historic English-village-style homes built in the 1910s; Port Warwick provides newer mixed-use community living with restaurants and shops on-site. Denbigh, Kiln Creek, and Riverside offer suburban subdivisions popular with families. The city is home to Newport News Shipbuilding (the largest industrial employer in Virginia) and Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis side).
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Estimate your monthly payment
$1,539/moPrincipal & interest
$1,245
Property tax
$224
Home insurance
$70
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Abbitt Realty Company LLC · MLS# 10631813
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$240,000
1128 79th ST, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23605
Newport News, Virginia 23605
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