289 Newman Ave Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Old Town NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,226/month
Highlights
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Front Porch
- Hot Water Heating System
About This Home
A rare Old Town opportunity! This stately 1920 home offers character, space, and versatility. The main level lives beautifully as an owner’s residence with 10-foot ceilings, a grand foyer, formal dining room with pocket doors, large living room with built-ins, an eat-in kitchen with island, half bath with washer/dryer, and two spacious bedrooms with en-suite baths. Upstairs you’ll find two additional apartments, each with two bedrooms and one bath -- could be used as part of your own living space, or for rental income. A finished attic provides flexible space for a home office, studio, or conditioned storage. The full unfinished basement offers abundant storage. Outside, enjoy the wraparound front porch, carport, fenced yard, and pool. Whether you envision using the entire home for yourself or keeping separate living quarters, this property combines historic charm with modern flexibility—all in one of Harrisonburg’s most sought-after neighborhoods!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,042
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Zoning described as UR Urban Residential District
Parking
- Carport
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Stick Built Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
Outdoor Features
- Front Porch
Schools
- Spotswood Elementary School
- Skyline Middle School
- Harrisonburg High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Hot Water Heating System
Community Details
- Old Town Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 026 F 12
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,395 | $534,200 | $92,000 | $442,200 |
| 2021 | $3,767 | $418,500 | $80,000 | $338,500 |
| 2020 | $3,612 | $412,300 | $80,000 | $332,300 |
| 2019 | $3,530 | $402,800 | $80,000 | $322,800 |
| 2018 | $2,858 | $399,000 | $80,000 | $319,000 |
| 2017 | $2,858 | $397,000 | $80,000 | $317,000 |
| 2016 | $2,858 | $397,000 | $80,000 | $317,000 |
| 2015 | $2,858 | $397,000 | $80,000 | $317,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $397,000 | $80,000 | $317,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | For Sale | $699,900 | -- | $138 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $324,507 | Stewart Title Shenandoah Val | |
| Deed | -- | Stewart Title Shenandoah Val |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $48,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $260,000 | Commercial | |
| Closed | $40,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $20,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $236,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $323,100 | Assumption |
Source: Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 668282
APN: 026-F-12
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