229 Palen Avenue
Newport News, VA, 23601
$249,000
- 3beds
- 1.5baths
- 1,200sq ft
- 1919year built
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About this home
- Fireplace
- Hardwood floors
- Central air
Experience the charm of Historic Hilton Village in this delightful home where timeless character meets modern comfort! Hardwood floors, high ceilings, and classic architectural details reflect the home's rich history, while a convenient downstairs half bathroom adds everyday functionality. Enjoy relaxing on the screened porch overlooking the backyard. Beyond the home, Hilton Village offers a lifestyle all its own, with tree-lined sidewalks, locally owned boutiques, restaurants, cozy cafés, community events, and the historic Peninsula Community Theatre. Stroll to Hilton Pier for beautiful James River sunsets or enjoy the neighborhood's unique blend of history and small-town charm. More than just a home, it's an opportunity to enjoy one of Newport News' most distinctive communities!
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Location
Property details
Important details
- Status
- New Listing
- Date listed
- 11/4/2026
- Time on Market
- 14 hours
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- List Price
- $249,000
- Price/Sq. Ft
- $208
- Living area
- 1,200 sq. feet
- Lot Size
- None listed
- Year Built
- 1919
- County
- Newport News
- Community
- HILTON VILLAGE
- HOA
- No
Interior details
- Bathrooms
- 1 Full, 1 Half
- Basement
- Crawl Space
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Rooms
- 6 Total, 3 Bedrooms
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Interior Features
- Pantry
Building & lot
Building
- Architectural Style
- Twinhome
- Stories
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,200 sq ft
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1919
- Flooring
- Parquet, Vinyl, Wood
- Roof
- Asphalt, Slate
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding, Stucco
Lot Info
Exterior Features
- Fencing
- Partial, Fenced
- Pool
- No
Parking
- Parking Features
- On Street
- Garage
- No
Ownership
Community details
School Districts
- Elementary
- Hilton Elementary
- Middle
- Homer L. Hines Middle
- High
- Warwick
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
Neighborhood
- Subdivision
- HILTON VILLAGE
- HOA
- No
Taxes & Assessment
- Annual Tax
- $2,952
Listing information
Realty Agent
Listing Details
- MLS System
- REIN
- MLS ID
- 10660585
- MLS Status
- New Listing
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