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4beds
2.1baths
2,208sqft
28days on market

884 Melrose Ter, Newport News, VA 23608

ActiveResidential · built 1989 · COLONY PINES

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1989

Price / sqft

$188

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,257/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10647122

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,208
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
Foyer
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl, Slab
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
Above Ground Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
COLONY PINES
Zoning
R4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING

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

About this home

Welcome to 884 Melrose Terrace in the desirable Colony Pines neighborhood! This beautiful 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, offers 2,208 square feet of living space, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Step from the family room onto the back deck overlooking the pool, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Don't miss this move-in-ready home with space, comfort, and a great location!

Listing courtesy of Carolyn Lee · Allison James Estates & Homes · REIN MLS #10647122

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

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

At a glance

Four-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1989 on a quiet Newport News street. About 2,200 square feet with room to spread out. Just eight minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, making this a practical choice for anyone comparing Newport News homes for sale.

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Why this home stands out

This 1989-built home sits on a residential lot in a neighborhood with good access to parks and shopping. The four-bedroom layout gives you flexibility for a home office, guest room, or hobby space. You're close enough to base commutes that daily travel stays simple, yet far enough from main roads to enjoy a quieter street. The bones are solid, and the location opens doors to both military and civilian lifestyle needs.

COLONY PINES and the Newport News real estate market

The area around 884 Melrose Terrace is a stable residential neighborhood with tree-lined streets and single-family homes. You'll find a mix of established properties and a community feel that comes from families staying put. Newport News itself is a working waterfront city with deep military and industrial roots. Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown anchor the economy and draw people from all over. Getting around town is straightforward: I-64 connects you east to Hampton and west toward Williamsburg. Shopping, dining, and services cluster within a few minutes' drive. If you are comparing homes for sale in 23608, you'll notice this zip code offers solid value and proximity to both bases. The city has parks, boat launches, and a downtown slowly gaining new energy along the waterfront.

What's nearby

Colony Pines Park is less than a mile away—a quick walk for outdoor time. Huntington Pointe Pet Park and Woodside Park are both within a mile if you need more green space. Grocery options include Neighborhood Market, M P International, and La Norteña Latin Store, all within walking distance or a short drive. For dining, you've got Cazadores Mexican Grill Carniceria, M P International restaurant, and Hop N Shop / Zero's Subs nearby. Everything you need for daily life sits close by.

For different buyers

Base commute and VA loan notes

Eight minutes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and eleven minutes to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown keep your commute short. VA loan financing is common in this area, and the four-bedroom layout works well for a household that needs space. The home sits in an established neighborhood where move-in readiness means you can settle in quickly.

Room to grow

Four bedrooms give you a master suite plus three more rooms—one for guests, one for a home office, one for hobbies or storage. The 2.1-bath layout serves a larger household well. A fenced yard and proximity to Colony Pines Park and Huntington Pointe Pet Park add outdoor living options. The 2,200 square feet spreads out comfortably across the lot.

More buyer questions

How far is 884 Melrose Terrace from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

About eight minutes by car, making it a reasonable commute for active duty and civilian personnel stationed there.

What grocery stores are nearby?

Neighborhood Market, M P International, and La Norteña Latin Store are all within about a mile, offering quick access to everyday shopping.

Are there parks close by for outdoor activities?

Yes. Colony Pines Park is less than a mile away, and both Huntington Pointe Pet Park and Woodside Park are within a mile.

What zones apply to this address?

Anyone comparing homes for sale zoned for Richneck Elementary School and homes for sale zoned for Woodside High School will find this address falls within both of those attendance zones.

How do I get to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown from this address?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about eleven minutes away by car, making it accessible for those who work or have business there.

Ready to explore this four-bedroom home in Newport News? Reach out to Tom & Dariya Milan at LPT Realty to schedule a tour today.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

Explore this neighborhood

Colony Pines

Colony Pines is one of the larger settled single-family areas on the Virginia Peninsula. It sits in the Denbigh area of north Newport News. The area is just off Denbigh Boulevard in the 23608 ZIP code.

$395K

Median sale · 12 mo

$185

Sold $/sq ft

15d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$112K

HH income

80.5%

Owner-occupied

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

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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

$2,624/mo

Principal & interest

$2,148

Property tax

$355

Home insurance

$121

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

Asking vs. assessment

101% of $411,700

City assessment record · taxes $4,257/yr

Land share of assessed value

20% — $80,600

Improvements $331,100 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$315,000 – $480,000

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.

3960 Campbell RD · 2.6 mi · 2,244 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-05
910 Hanson DR · 2.9 mi · 2,277 sqft$480,000 sold 2026-06
906 Hanson DR · 2.9 mi · 2,292 sqft$450,000 sold 2026-08

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Newport News home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$414,000

Price / Sq Ft

$188

Annual Taxes

$4,257

Monthly Tax

$355

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.03%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 1, 2026$414,000—
Price reducedAug 29, 2026$414,000−$1,000
Currently listed—$414,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$411,700

Land

$80,600

Improvement

$331,100

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.

Market tempo

28 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

Is 884 Melrose Ter in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Richneck Elementary (VaHome School Score 3.2/10), Ella Fitzgerald Middle, Woodside (VaHome School Score 4.8/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 884 Melrose Ter 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 884 Melrose Ter have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 884 Melrose Ter built?+
It was built in 1989, 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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884 Melrose Ter, Newport News, Virginia 23608 · MLS #10647122 · 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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