Investor Special!! Welcome to 26 Groome Rd – a solid all-brick rancher in the heart of Newport News, VA. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1,200 sq ft of living space. This home is situated on a spacious corner lot with a fully fenced-in backyard, perfect for privacy or entertaining. Enjoy being just steps away from the beautiful Deer Park, with easy access to shopping, dining, and major roadways. Home needs renovations and repairs and is being sold strictly as-is. Currently tenant-occupied until June 1st, offering a great opportunity for investors or buyers ready to renovate and add value. Don’t miss the potential this property holds!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brandon Allen• River City Elite Properties - Real Broker
Source:CVRMLS #2512725
Redfin Estimate
$332,880
$13K since sold in November 2025$1,000 since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($302K) of 6 comparable homes.
Investor Special!! Welcome to 26 Groome Rd – a solid all-brick rancher in the heart of Newport News, VA. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1,200 sq ft of living space. This home is situated on a spacious corner lot with a fully fenced-in backyard, perfect for privacy or entertaining. Enjoy being just steps away from the beautiful Deer Park, with easy access to shopping, dining, and major roadways. Home needs renovations and repairs and is being sold strictly as-is. Currently tenant-occupied until June 1st, offering a great opportunity for investors or buyers ready to renovate and add value. Don’t miss the potential this property holds!
Public Records
Nov 4, 2004
Sold
$80,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 15, 1998
Sold
$62,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 1991
Sold
$72,900
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 8, 1985
Sold
$61,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1983
Sold
$54,900
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1963
Sold
$16,675
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2027
$3,774 (+20.9%)
$59,400 + $260,400
$319,800
2026
$3,122 (+8.9%)
$59,400 + $192,700
$252,100
2025
$2,866 (+7.4%)
$59,400 + $183,500
$242,900
2024
$2,669 (+0.6%)
$59,400 + $166,800
$226,200
2023
$2,653 (+26.2%)
$59,400 + $149,400
$208,800
2022
$2,102 (−1.2%)
$54,000 + $118,300
$172,300
2020
$2,128 (+3.9%)
$54,000 + $108,400
$162,400
2019
$2,049 (+3.2%)
$54,000 + $102,300
$156,300
2018
$1,986
$54,000 + $97,400
$151,400
2017
$1,986 (+0.2%)
$54,000 + $97,400
$151,400
2016
$1,982 (+3.1%)
$54,000 + $97,400
$151,400
2014
$1,922 (+0.7%)
$54,000 + $103,600
$157,600
2013
$1,908 (+10.9%)
$54,000 + $102,400
$156,400
2012
$1,720
$54,000 + $102,400
$156,400
Tax history for 26 Groome Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2027
$3,774 (+20.9%)
$59,400 + $260,400
$319,800
2026
$3,122 (+8.9%)
$59,400 + $192,700
$252,100
2025
$2,866 (+7.4%)
$59,400 + $183,500
$242,900
2024
$2,669 (+0.6%)
$59,400 + $166,800
$226,200
2023
$2,653 (+26.2%)
$59,400 + $149,400
$208,800
2022
$2,102 (−1.2%)
$54,000 + $118,300
$172,300
2020
$2,128 (+3.9%)
$54,000 + $108,400
$162,400
2019
$2,049 (+3.2%)
$54,000 + $102,300
$156,300
2018
$1,986
$54,000 + $97,400
$151,400
2017
$1,986 (+0.2%)
$54,000 + $97,400
$151,400
2016
$1,982 (+3.1%)
$54,000 + $97,400
$151,400
2014
$1,922 (+0.7%)
$54,000 + $103,600
$157,600
2013
$1,908 (+10.9%)
$54,000 + $102,400
$156,400
2012
$1,720
$54,000 + $102,400
$156,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R4
Single-Family Dwelling District
The intent of this article is to establish district regulations for those areas with existing small lot single-family developments and to provide small lot single-family residential developments as part of the present and future dwelling facilities within the city.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROBINSON TR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,199
Building Sq. Ft: 1,199
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: A2 (RSL 26)
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Vinyl Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 493
Garage / Carport Type: Vinyl Garage
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,148
Legal Lot Number: A
Acres: 0.21
Zoning Code: R4
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,199
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport News
APN: 223000215
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Riverside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Homer L. Hines Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
Warwick High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newport News, VA • 23601
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $383,000
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