257 James River Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
4 bd 3 ba 3,262 sqft Built 1950 Lot 16,117 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$625,000
Jun 1, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | Sold | $625,000 | Public Record |
| May 31, 2022 | Sold | $625,000 | MLS #2201437 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Listed | $625,000 | MLS #2211434 |
| May 1, 2015 | Sold | $407,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 5, 2015 | Listing removed | $415,000 | HamptonRoads |
| Mar 28, 2015 | Price changed | $415,000 | MLS #1501040 |
| Mar 26, 2015 | Price changed | $405,000 | MLS #1501040 |
| Jan 12, 2015 | Listed | $399,000 | MLS #1501040 |
| Jan 12, 2015 | Listing removed | $425,000 | HamptonRoads |
| Jul 31, 2014 | Price changed | $425,000 | MLS #1427104 |
| Jun 21, 2014 | Listed | $450,000 | MLS #1427104 |
| Jun 1, 2014 | Listing removed | $449,000 | HamptonRoads |
| Mar 11, 2014 | Listed | $449,000 | MLS #1408623 |
| Mar 2, 2014 | Listing removed | $472,900 | HamptonRoads |
| Aug 28, 2013 | Listed | $472,900 | MLS #1336264 |
| Sep 15, 2010 | Listing removed | $499,900 | HamptonRoads |
| Sep 9, 2010 | Price changed | $499,900 | MLS #1023862 |
| Jul 1, 2010 | Price changed | $549,900 | MLS #1023862 |
| May 27, 2010 | Listed | $560,000 | MLS #1023862 |
| Jul 25, 2007 | Sold | $560,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 1, 2007 | Sold | $330,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 18, 1980 | Sold | $80,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 1, 1966 | Sold | $35,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $542,800 | $93,500 | $636,300 | $7,655 |
| 2024 | $512,100 | $93,500 | $605,600 | $7,146 |
| 2023 | $437,700 | $93,500 | $531,200 | $6,521 |
| 2022 | $394,000 | $85,000 | $479,000 | $5,843 |
| 2020 | $351,200 | $85,000 | $436,200 | $5,468 |
| 2019 | $331,300 | $85,000 | $416,300 | $5,221 |
| 2018 | $331,300 | $85,000 | $416,300 | $5,218 |
| 2017 | $331,300 | $85,000 | $416,300 | $5,218 |
| 2016 | $331,300 | $85,000 | $416,300 | $5,213 |
| 2015 | $357,700 | $85,000 | $442,700 | $5,529 |
| 2014 | $390,300 | $85,000 | $475,300 | $5,798 |
| 2013 | $390,300 | $85,000 | $475,300 | $5,798 |
| 2012 | $390,300 | $85,000 | $475,300 | $5,228 |
| 2011 | $403,400 | $85,000 | $488,400 | $5,372 |
| 2010 | $409,900 | $85,000 | $494,900 | $5,443 |
| 2009 | $426,200 | $85,000 | $511,200 | $5,623 |
| 2008 | $426,200 | $85,000 | $511,200 | $5,623 |
| 2007 | $258,000 | $85,000 | $343,000 | $3,841 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
3,262 sqft
Lot size
16,117 sqft
ZIP code
23601
City
Newport News
Street
James River Dr
Coordinates
37.03904, -76.47335
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,893
Gross rental yield
9.39%
Implied cap rate
6.11%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 257 James River Dr last sell?
257 James River Dr most recently sold on Jun 1, 2022 for $625,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 257 James River Dr?
The most recent total assessment for 257 James River Dr (year 2026) is $636,300 with $7,655 in property tax.
How does 257 James River Dr's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.8% above the last sale price of $625,000.
When was 257 James River Dr built?
257 James River Dr was built in 1950.
How does 257 James River Dr compare to others on James River Dr?
We track 8 other properties on James River Dr. Browse the list under "Other properties on James River Dr" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 257 James River Dr?
257 James River Dr is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,262 sqft, 16,117 sqft lot single_family.
Is 257 James River Dr a flip candidate?
No — 257 James River Dr does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 257 James River Dr a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 257 James River Dr is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.4%
Implied 1-yr
+13.8%
2026 Q3
$395.2K
2026 Q4
$406.3K
ZIP 23601 — Median Price History + Forecast
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