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70 BUXTON AVE

NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23607
2
Beds
1
Baths
908 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$48,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.56
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
76
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.94%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Old Style
CountyNewport News City
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 64 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Discovery STEM AcademyF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Huntington Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
Heritage High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Newport News City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 23607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,767
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.999 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42,728
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$54,461
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

70 Buxton Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Newport News city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Newport News city County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Newport News city County

How it measures up in Newport News 23607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newport News 23607.

Living area908 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 70 Buxton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalter's CreekNewport News 23607Newport News city County
Living areabigger than908 ft²14% of homes14% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac31% of homes68% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than193548% of homes41% of homes6% of homes

About 70 Buxton Ave

When did 70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA last sell?

70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA last sold on Nov 6, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA?

70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 908 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA built?

70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a old style home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA?

70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA is assigned to Discovery STEM Academy (elementary), rated F; Huntington Middle School (middle), rated F; Heritage High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Newport News City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 Buxton Ave, Newport News, VA compare to other homes in Newport News 23607?

Among the 6,067 homes in Newport News 23607, it is bigger than 14% of them (908 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1935 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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