Don’t miss this rare opportunity in Newport News! This solid Colonial-style home sits on a spacious ½-acre lot featuring both split rail and privacy fencing. The beautifully updated kitchen opens to an expansive dining room, perfect for entertaining. The family room offers wood flooring beneath the carpet, ready to be restored to its original charm. Recent updates include HVAC (2021), privacy fence (2021), and split rail fence (2023).The property also includes a detached one-bedroom apartment complete with living area, kitchen, and utility room—ideal for rental income, guests, or extended living.With a little TLC, including interior and exterior painting, flooring updates, and possible roof and gutter replacement, this home has incredible potential. Being sold "as-is"—an exceptional opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add value!
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$133Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amy Vanbockern• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Melissa Price Taylor• The Real Estate Group
Est. $2,735 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 198 Colony Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
WMLS #2601366
Jun 3, 2026
Sold
$392,222
$133/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$127/sq ft
Don’t miss this rare opportunity in Newport News! This solid Colonial-style home sits on a spacious ½-acre lot featuring both split rail and privacy fencing. The beautifully updated kitchen opens to an expansive dining room, perfect for entertaining. The family room offers wood flooring beneath the carpet, ready to be restored to its original charm. Recent updates include HVAC (2021), privacy fence (2021), and split rail fence (2023). The property also includes a detached one-bedroom apartment complete with living area, kitchen, and utility room—ideal for rental income, guests, or extended living. With a little TLC, including interior and exterior painting, flooring updates, and possible roof and gutter replacement, this home has incredible potential. Being sold as-is—an exceptional opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add value
REINMLS #10631252
Jun 3, 2026
Sold
$392,222
$133/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$127/sq ft
REINMLS #10104366
Feb 24, 2017
Price Changed
$286,900
$97/sq ft
Feb 10, 2017
Price Changed
$284,900
$96/sq ft
Jan 27, 2017
Price Changed
$287,900
$97/sq ft
Jan 17, 2017
Price Changed
$288,000
$97/sq ft
Jan 12, 2017
Listed
$289,900
$98/sq ft
REINMLS #1655117
Jan 12, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Dec 14, 2016
Price Changed
$289,900
$98/sq ft
Nov 22, 2016
Listed
$299,900
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 2016
Sold
$222,734
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 2010
Sold
$315,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 1962
Sold
$27,400
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2027
$6,640 (+18.4%)
$63,800 + $498,900
$562,700
2026
$5,609 (+8.0%)
$63,800 + $399,100
$462,900
2025
$5,196 (+8.4%)
$63,800 + $376,500
$440,300
2024
$4,792 (−2.6%)
$63,800 + $342,300
$406,100
2023
$4,919 (+20.9%)
$63,800 + $333,900
$397,700
2022
$4,069 (+9.4%)
$58,000 + $275,500
$333,500
2020
$3,720 (+0.7%)
$58,000 + $234,900
$292,900
2019
$3,694 (+7.2%)
$58,000 + $234,900
$292,900
2018
$3,445 (+2.2%)
$58,000 + $213,000
$271,000
2017
$3,370 (+54.2%)
$58,000 + $206,800
$264,800
2016
$2,185 (+6.6%)
$58,000 + $110,100
$168,100
2014
$2,050
$58,000 + $110,100
$168,100
2013
$2,051 (+10.9%)
$58,000 + $110,100
$168,100
2012
$1,849
$58,000 + $110,100
$168,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,959
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport News
APN
138000147
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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AIRPORT HORIZONTAL ZONE
Single-Family Dwelling District
The intent of this article is to establish district regulations for those areas in which single-family detached homes have been erected in conformity with previously applicable minimum lot requirements and to provide for additional areas in which such developments may be continued.