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  • $976,300

    17 Flax Mill Rd, Newport News, VA 23602

    4beds
    3,188sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1979
    0.77 Acres Lot
    $976,300 Zestimate®
    $306/sqft
    $3,819 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $976,300

    $918,000 - $1.04M

    $3,819/mo

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    What's special

    Spectacular custom built house on the James River. Beautiful gradual sloping lawn to river & $100,000 dock & boat house with 2 boat lifts for a 33 ft boat & 16 ft boat. Home has been maintained with loving care. 4 bedrms, 3 full baths & 2 half baths, downstairs office facing the river, early American kitchen with brick wall & wood burning fireplace. For entertaining or fun there is a large game room/bar with wall to wall windows facing river. Living room with wall to wall windows and new stone gas fireplace. For outdoor living/entertaining there is a large deck & custom brick patio with wood pergola, wood railings & built-in bench seats. To complete the back yard there is large storage house in the same design as the primary house. Finally there is plenty of storage space with a walk up full attic. No HOA fees. For the money this is the best waterfront property in Newport News or anywhere on the James River.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Heat pump, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Window Treatments, Fireplace Wood, Fireplace Gas-propane
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,188 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 0.77 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 189000222

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newport News

    Other

    Other facts
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Microwave, Washer Hookup, Refrigerator, 220 V Elec
    • Cooling: Central Air, Two Zone
    • Equipment: Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage Shed
    • Fence YN: 0
    • Flooring Type: Ceramic, Wood
    • Foundation Type: Crawl
    • Heating: Heat Pump, Two Zone, Floor Furn
    • Ownership Type: Simple
    • Parking: Driveway Spc, 1 Space, Oversized Gar, Garage Att 1 Car
    • Pool: No Pool
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Rooms Other: Breakfast Area, Foyer, MBR with Bath, Utility Room
    • Sewer Type: City/County
    • Water Heater Type: Gas
    • Water Type: City/County
    • List Type: Standard Agency ER
    • New Construction YN: 0
    • Waterfront YN: 1
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    • Disclosure: Disclosure Statement
    • Interior Features: Window Treatments, Fireplace Wood, Fireplace Gas-propane
    • View Description: Beach, Water
    • Waterfront Description: Deep Water Access, Navigable, River, Bulkhead, Boat Lift, Boathouse
    • Accessibility: Main Floor Laundry
    • Exterior Siding: Wood
    • Style: Cape Cod
    • Energy Efficiency: Storm Doors
    • Subdivision Number: 019
    • State Or Province: Virginia
    • City: Newport News
    • Ownership type: Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/16/2019Sold$795,000-3.6%$249/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/17/2019Price change$825,000-5.7%$259/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. #10255715 Report a problem
    7/30/2019Price change$875,000-2.7%$274/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. #10255715 Report a problem
    4/30/2019Listed for sale$899,000+42.7%$282/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. #10255715 Report a problem
    8/28/2003Sold$630,000$198/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$9,750 +1.5%$813,800
    2025$9,603 $813,800
    2024$9,603 +0.3%$813,800 +4.8%
    2022$9,579 +5.7%$776,500 +0.4%
    2021$9,060 +6.6%$773,100 +5.8%
    2020$8,497 +3.1%$731,000 +6.5%
    2018$8,245 $686,600 +3.1%
    2017$8,245 -0.2%$666,100
    2016$8,261 +0.1%$666,100
    2015$8,255 $666,100
    2014$8,255 +12.7%$666,100
    2013$7,327 $666,100
    2012$7,327 -4.8%$666,100 -4.8%
    2011$7,696 -2%$699,600 -2%
    2010$7,852 -6.4%$713,800 -6.4%
    2009$8,384 $762,200
    2008$8,384 $762,200
    2007$8,384 -4.6%$762,200 +4.1%
    2006$8,786 +6.7%$732,200 +10.3%
    2005$8,231 +14.7%$663,800 +12.9%
    2004$7,178 +32.7%$587,800 +38%
    2003$5,410 +16.4%$426,000 +16.4%
    2002$4,648 +9.9%$366,000 +7.3%
    2001$4,228 +4.6%$341,000 +4.6%
    2000$4,042 $326,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 23602

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: B.C. Charles Elementary
    • Middle: Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
    • High: Menchville

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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