281 Exeter Rd is a 1,246 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 16, 2022 for $265,500. Based on Redfin's Newport News data, we estimate the home's value is $312,975.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$312,975
$47K since sold in June 2022$0 since August
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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($332K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R3
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.
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RUNNYMEDE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,246
Building Sq. Ft: 1,246
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 162
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Legal Lot Number: 162
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAM RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,246
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport News
APN: 157000226
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
B.C. Charles Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
Menchville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$298,000 – $360,000
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