261 James River Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
3 bd 2 ba 2,118 sqft Built 1940 Lot 18,295 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $289,300 | $94,100 | $383,400 | $4,671 |
| 2024 | $218,400 | $94,100 | $312,500 | $3,687 |
| 2023 | $190,400 | $94,100 | $284,500 | $3,561 |
| 2022 | $171,400 | $85,500 | $256,900 | $3,134 |
| 2020 | $152,700 | $85,500 | $238,200 | $3,053 |
| 2019 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,943 |
| 2018 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,940 |
| 2017 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,940 |
| 2016 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,915 |
| 2015 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,930 |
| 2014 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,801 |
| 2013 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,801 |
| 2012 | $144,100 | $85,500 | $229,600 | $2,525 |
| 2011 | $152,600 | $85,500 | $238,100 | $2,619 |
| 2010 | $156,800 | $85,500 | $242,300 | $2,665 |
| 2009 | $178,000 | $85,500 | $263,500 | $2,898 |
| 2008 | $178,000 | $85,500 | $263,500 | $2,898 |
| 2007 | $178,000 | $85,500 | $263,500 | $2,839 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,118 sqft
Lot size
18,295 sqft
ZIP code
23601
City
Newport News
Street
James River Dr
Coordinates
37.03935, -76.47290
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Same street, ±3 house numbers, sold in the last 24 monthsFrequently asked questions
When did 261 James River Dr last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 261 James River Dr.
What is the current tax assessment for 261 James River Dr?
The most recent total assessment for 261 James River Dr (year 2026) is $383,400 with $4,671 in property tax.
When was 261 James River Dr built?
261 James River Dr was built in 1940.
How does 261 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 261 James River Dr?
261 James River Dr is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,118 sqft, 18,295 sqft lot single_family.
Is 261 James River Dr a flip candidate?
No — 261 James River Dr does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 261 James River Dr a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 261 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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