Bright, flexible living with room to make it your own! Step into a welcoming sitting room filled with natural light, then into a comfortable living room, and finally into a spacious eat-in kitchen with plenty of room to gather. Two bedrooms offer direct bathroom access, while the oversized primary bedroom features a private half bath with space to add a shower. Outside, enjoy a large, private, fenced backyard perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or pets, plus a huge storage shed for all your extras. A detached guest house adds exceptional versatility with a full bathroom, kitchenette, storage, and a spacious upstairs bedroom, offering endless possibilities for extended living, hobbies, workspace, or additional income potential. Move-in ready with a new roof and plenty of opportunity to make it your own! Be sure to check out the 3D tour, floor plan, and videos. Close to 664/64, Shipyard, and much more!
Est. $1,456 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 628 Decatur St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REINMLS #10625585
Apr 20, 2026
Sold
$270,000
$164/sq ft
Mar 18, 2026
Listed
$265,000
$161/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2004
Sold
$33,124
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 1973
Sold
$13,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2027
$3,207 (+1.4%)
$54,300 + $217,500
$271,800
2026
$3,164 (+7.9%)
$54,300 + $201,400
$255,700
2025
$2,933 (+5.9%)
$47,200 + $201,400
$248,600
2024
$2,769 (+4.5%)
$42,900 + $191,800
$234,700
2023
$2,651 (+23.6%)
$42,900 + $165,800
$208,700
2022
$2,145 (+1.0%)
$39,000 + $136,800
$175,800
2020
$2,123 (+7.1%)
$39,000 + $123,000
$162,000
2019
$1,982 (+3.5%)
$39,000 + $111,800
$150,800
2018
$1,914
$39,000 + $106,500
$145,500
2017
$1,914 (+0.2%)
$39,000 + $106,500
$145,500
2016
$1,910 (+14.3%)
$39,000 + $106,500
$145,500
2014
$1,671 (−9.2%)
$39,000 + $98,000
$137,000
2013
$1,841 (+7.4%)
$39,000 + $111,900
$150,900
2012
$1,715
$44,000 + $111,900
$155,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,204
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Newport News
APN
288000127
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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.
Heating: Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Programmable Thermostat
Sewer Type: City/County
Water Type: City/County
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
Room 1 Information
Room Level: 1
Master Bedroom
Homeowners Association Information
Assoc Legal Name: n/a
HOA Assoc Legal Name: n/a
Assoc Mgmt Co: n/a
Fees Condo: 0
Fees POA Monthly: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Carver Elementary
Middle School: Crittenden Middle
High School: Heritage
Location Information
Directions: Ellen to Greenway to Decatur
Neighborhood Name: BETSY LEE GARDENS
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Newport News
APN: 288000127
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Marshall Early Childhood Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Crittenden Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
Heritage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
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Climate risks
3/10 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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newport News, VA • 23605
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Newport News. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $378,000
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