$211,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,199 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$176 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Picket Fence
  • Front Porch
  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Allen

River City Elite Properties - Real Broker License #0225255342 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Wurst

A Better Way Realty Inc. License #0225086642

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,866

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Picket Fence
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R4

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • No Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,199 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bay Window
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • Homer L. Hines Middle School
  • Warwick High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Robinson Tract Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 223.00-02-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,866

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: Robinson Tract
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1199.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level, Bay Window, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters
  • Living Area: 1199.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Picket, Privacy
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Sellers Disclosure Not Available
  • Construction Type: Brick, Drywall, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, No Garage, Off Street, Paved

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Wall Unit(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Homer L. Hines

Lot Info

  • Topography: Level
  • Parcel Number: 223.00-02-15
  • Zoning Description: R4

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2866.22
  • Tax Lot: A

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Riverside
  • High School: Warwick

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Gulbranson Geoffrey and Tran Elizabeth
Bought by
D & B Properties Inc
Seller's Agent
Brandon Allen
River City Elite Properties - Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Brian Wurst
A Better Way Realty Inc.
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$211,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-6.22%
Views
76

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
66.37%
Original Mortgage
$222,105
Outstanding Balance
$221,726
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$8,347

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2005
Sold by
Cartwright Davis W
Bought by
Gulbranson Geoffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,920
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2004
Sold by
Tackett Elizabeth
Bought by
Cartwright V Davis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1998
Sold by
Aff Sec Vet
Bought by
Godsey Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.8%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $165,000 Old Republic National Title
Special Warranty Deed $149,900 --
Warranty Deed $80,000 --
Deed $62,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $222,105 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $17,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $134,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $119,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $211,000 -6.2% $176 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $225,000 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,866 $242,900 $59,400 $183,500
2023 $2,816 $226,200 $59,400 $166,800
2022 $2,653 $208,800 $59,400 $149,400
2021 $2,102 $172,300 $54,000 $118,300
2020 $2,128 $162,400 $54,000 $108,400
2019 $2,049 $156,300 $54,000 $102,300
2018 $1,986 $151,400 $54,000 $97,400
2017 $1,986 $151,400 $54,000 $97,400
2016 $1,982 $151,400 $54,000 $97,400
2015 $1,976 $151,400 $54,000 $97,400
2014 $1,720 $157,600 $54,000 $103,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2512725

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 223.00-02-15