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3beds

1baths

1,135sqft

$219per sqft

21days on market

5305 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

ActiveResidential · built 1961 · 0.17 acres · ALL OTHERS AREA 106 · MLS #10659085

Price per sqft$219compare with nearby sales Schools

HeritageHigh3.2

CrittendenMiddle1.6

CarverElementary1.7

VaHome School Score Est. payment$1,519/moall-in · 20% down · 6.75% · adjust Price since listing…checking price history Flood

Low / moderate riskZone X

flood insurance not required Taxes$1,856/yrasking is 167% of assessment HOANoneno HOA fee on the MLS record Condo feeNAnot a condo

OverviewAbout this home

Welcome home to this charming, fully renovated ranch in the heart of Newport News! Offering a fresh and updated interior, this home features a new HVAC system, new flooring, fresh paint, and beautifully updated cabinetry. Relax by the fireplace, enjoy casual meals in the breakfast area, or take advantage of the separate utility room for added convenience. Chain-link fencing in both the front and backyard provides additional functionality to the outdoor spaces, great for hosting or enjoying a warm afternoon relaxing outside. Enjoy convenient access to major interstates, local shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations. With so many updates already completed, all that's left to do is move in and make it yours!

Listing courtesy of Imad Rayanne · 1st Class Real Estate Integrity · REIN MLS #10659085

Facts & features

TypeResidential

Year built1961

Price / sqft$219

HOANone

Taxes$1,856/yr

CountyNewport News VA

MLS #10659085

Interior

Bedrooms: 3
Full baths: 1
Approx. sqft: 1,135
Stories: 1
Flooring: Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath: Yes
Total rooms: 7
Other rooms: 1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment: Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style: Ranch
Subtype: Detached
Foundation: Crawl
Roof: Composite
Exterior: Brick
Pool: No Pool
Fencing: Back Fenced,Chain Link,Front Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size: 0.1700
Subdivision: ALL OTHERS AREA 106
Zoning: R4
Ownership: Fee Simple
Garage: No
Parking: Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession: SETTLEMENT
Disclosures: Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

5305 Chestnut Ave is a 1961 single-family home in Newport News, Virginia, with three bedrooms, one bath, and 1,135 square feet. Two military installations sit about 12 minutes away. Briarfield Park is less than a mile down the road, and everyday errands are close by.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 5305 Chestnut Ave apart is its dual-base convenience. NSA Hampton Roads and Joint Base Langley-Eustis are each about 12 minutes away — a rare combination in Newport News homes for sale at this size and footprint. The 1961 construction gives the home solid bones, and the compact 1,135-square-foot layout means lower utility costs and easier upkeep without sacrificing three full bedrooms.

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

The streets around Chestnut Ave carry the quiet, established feel of a mid-century Newport News neighborhood. Houses here were built to last, and the lots tend to be generous for the square footage. Sidewalks connect the blocks, and neighbors tend to know each other by name. Briarfield Park is under a mile away, giving the area a genuine green anchor. Highland Court Park adds another outdoor option just a bit further east. Newport News itself stretches from the James River waterfront up to the York County line. The city has a deep shipbuilding and military heritage, and that history shows in the well-kept older neighborhoods near the center of town. Getting around is straightforward — Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are both close, connecting you to shopping, dining, and the interstate. Anyone comparing homes for sale in 23605 will find this zip code sits right in the heart of the city's most accessible corridor.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Solo Mart and Dollar General are both under a mile away for quick grocery runs. Love Food Mart and LV's Restaurant are within 0.8 miles when you want a sit-down meal or a fast bite. Chestnut Hall Bingo, just 0.6 miles away, doubles as a neighborhood gathering spot. McDonald's and 7-Eleven are both about 0.9 miles out for coffee and convenience. Roughouse Boxing and Fitness MMA is one mile away if you want a serious workout. Briarfield Park, Highland Court Park, and Newsome Park North give you three green spaces all within a mile.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

NSA Hampton Roads and Joint Base Langley-Eustis are each about 12 minutes from the front door — two major installations within the same commute window. VA loan financing is widely used in this part of Newport News, and the home's straightforward layout supports a smooth transaction. That dual-base proximity is a practical advantage that is hard to match at this square footage.

For first-time buyers

Three bedrooms and a detached single-family footprint at 1,135 square feet is a strong entry point into homeownership. The 1961 build means the major structural work is long settled. Briarfield Park and two other parks are all within a mile, and everyday errands require almost no driving. For anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale at an approachable size, this address checks the core boxes.

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

HighHeritage High School

3.2/10

MiddleCrittenden Middle School

1.6/10

ElementaryCarver Elementary School

1.7/10

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

How Far Is?

Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.

Also nearby

Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) from this property, not driving miles. Places within ~1 mile, nearest first. Powered by Google Places.

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

JBLE Langley

Air Force

21min·12.1mi

NSA HR

Navy

29min·21mi

MARFORCOM

Marines

26min·19.7mi

NS Norfolk

Navy

25min·19.3mi

NMCP

Navy

31min·20.7mi

Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

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

Flood Risk (FEMA)

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103

Low / Moderate Risk

FEMA flood zone

X (low to moderate risk)

Base flood elevation

Not applicable in low-risk zones

Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.

Property elevation

14.2 ft above sea level

USGS 3DEP digital elevation model

Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.

Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone D

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

Explore this neighborhoodNewmarket Village

Newmarket Village is a settled part of central Newport News. It sits near where Jefferson Avenue meets Mercury Boulevard. Most homes are classic single-family houses.

$216KMedian sale · 12 mo

$232Sold $/sq ft

11dDays on market

3For sale now

$51KHH income

46%Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Neighborhood

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CostPayment calculator

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

$1,519/mo

Down payment20% · $49,780

Interest rate6.75%

Loan term30 years

Principal & interest

$1,291

Property tax

$155

Home insurance

$73

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 & historyComparables

Asking vs. assessment167% of $149,200City assessment record · taxes $1,856/yr

Land share of assessed value32% · $48,100Improvements $101,100 · assessor record ✓

Price context: similar nearby homes$70,000 – $187,000The 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.

833 Hampton AVE · 1.7 mi · 1,139 sqft$187,000 sold 2026-07

942 20th ST · 1.7 mi · 1,138 sqft$180,000 sold 2026-06

965 21st ST · 1.7 mi · 1,085 sqft$125,000 sold 2026-02

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$248,900

Price / Sq Ft

$219

Annual Taxes

$1,856

Monthly Tax

$155

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.75%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Event	Date	Price	Detail
Listed	Oct 23, 2026	$248,900	—
Price reduced	Nov 13, 2026	$248,900	−$100
Currently listed	—	$248,900	—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

67% above assessment

Total Assessed

$149,200

Land

$48,100

Improvement

$101,100

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.

21 days on market: read it in context

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

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Home	Price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	$ / sqft
5305 Chestnut Avethis home	$248,900	3	1	1,135	$219
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Active comparables from the REIN MLS, the same homes shown under Comparable Properties. Context for judging the asking price, not an appraisal.

Questions buyers ask

Is 5305 Chestnut Ave in a good school zone?

The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.5/10), Crittenden Middle (VaHome School Score 1.6/10), Heritage (VaHome School Score 3.2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.

Is 5305 Chestnut Ave 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.

Does 5305 Chestnut Ave have an HOA?

No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

When was 5305 Chestnut Ave built?

It was built in 1961, per the listing record.

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

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5305 Chestnut Ave, Newport News, VA 23605

OverviewAbout this home

Facts & features

Our read on this home

Why this home stands out

ALL OTHERS AREA 106 and the Newport News real estate market

What's nearby

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

For first-time buyers

More buyer questions

Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools

How Far Is?

Also nearby

Homes like this one sell fast — see the next one first

Military Commute

Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)

🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Explore this neighborhoodNewmarket Village

CostPayment calculator

Estimate your monthly payment

Value & historyComparables

Sale & Tax History

Sale Timeline (this listing)

Public-Records Assessment

Comparable Properties

21 days on market: read it in context

CompareThis home next to what else is for sale nearby

Questions buyers ask

See it in person with Tom & Dariya

Flood Risk (FEMA)