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$1,016,864
$263 / sqft · est. $6,279/mo →
6beds
3baths
3,873sqft
15days on market

1202 Riverside Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 1963 · RIVERSIDE

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Pond.

Frontage

Pond ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Perfectly positioned on a private, wooded .66-acre homesite overlooking a tranquil pond, this exceptional residence is designed for unforgettable entertaining. Offering nearly 4,000 square feet of refined living space, plus an additional 1,221 square feet in the basement and oversized two-car garage. The newly remodeled chef's kitchen features a striking 9-foot granite island, wine bar, gas range, stainless steel appliances, and walk-in pantry. The open floor plan flows from the light-filled foyer to expansive living spaces and a 12X24 deck with peaceful water views. Lower level showcases a recreation room with wet bar, fireplace, pool table, sliding doors to patio access. Six spacious bedrooms, including two with ensuite bathrooms. The basement currently acts as a dedicated home gym. Refinished Hardwood, Slate and Marble Flooring, 2 wood burning fireplaces, cedar closets, air purification system, generator hookup. Flexible Living Spaces, Abundant Wildlife and Community Beach Access.

Listing courtesy of Emily Krikorian · RE/MAX Elevate · REIN MLS #10645528

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

1202 Riverside Drive is a six-bedroom, three-bath home in Newport News offering nearly 3,900 square feet of living space on a generous lot — all within a 16-minute drive of Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Big square footage, a classic 1960s footprint, and a location that puts daily life within easy reach.

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Why this home stands out

Six bedrooms in a single-family home built in 1963 is a rare find anywhere in Hampton Roads, and 1202 Riverside Drive delivers exactly that — nearly 3,900 square feet spread across a layout that gives everyone room to spread out. The 1963 construction era means solid bones, generous room proportions, and the kind of lot sizes that newer subdivisions simply don't produce. If square footage per dollar is part of your calculation, this address deserves a close look.

RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market

Riverside Drive sits in one of Newport News's most established residential corridors, running alongside the James River and Christopher Newport University. The street itself has a quiet, tree-lined character that feels a world away from the busier commercial strips nearby — yet those strips are only minutes from your front door. Homes along this stretch tend to be larger mid-century builds on spacious lots, giving the area a settled, unhurried feel that's hard to replicate in newer construction zones. Newport News as a city offers a compelling mix: waterfront parks, a nationally recognized art museum, a thriving shipbuilding economy, and direct highway access to the rest of Hampton Roads. The Riverside Drive address specifically puts you close to the CNU campus energy without being in the middle of it — you get the walkable amenities and the green space without the student-housing density. It's a neighborhood that rewards people who value space, maturity of landscape, and proximity to both nature and the city's cultural core.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life flows easily from 1202 Riverside Drive. Column 15 at the Mariners' is just 0.7 miles away — a solid spot to start the morning before work. Within a mile you'll also find Einstein's for a second coffee option. Hungry? Discover the Abstractions, Regattas, and a Chick-fil-A are all within 0.9 miles, covering everything from a casual weeknight dinner to a quick lunch run. The Great Lawn and the CNU Volleyball Court are both about a mile out, giving you easy access to open green space and outdoor recreation without loading up the car.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — both the Langley and Fort Eustis sides — sits roughly 16 to 17 minutes from the front door, making 1202 Riverside Drive a practical choice for active-duty households. Six bedrooms means room for a growing family, a home office, or a dedicated guest room for visiting family during PCS transitions. A VA loan can make a home this size more accessible than many buyers expect.

For families upgrading

If your current home has you counting square footage and sharing bathrooms, 1202 Riverside Drive resets the equation. Six bedrooms and three full baths across nearly 3,900 square feet means dedicated space for kids, guests, a home office, and a playroom — all at once. The mature neighborhood along Riverside Drive adds the kind of established, stable environment that families tend to stay in for the long haul.

More buyer questions

How far is 1202 Riverside Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes by car, and the Fort Eustis side is about 17 minutes — both via straightforward routes on I-664 or Jefferson Avenue.

What is the square footage of 1202 Riverside Drive?

The home measures approximately 3,873 square feet of living space, spread across six bedrooms and three full bathrooms in a single-family layout built in 1963.

What neighborhood is 1202 Riverside Drive in?

The address sits along the Riverside Drive corridor in Newport News, a well-established residential stretch near Christopher Newport University and the James River waterfront.

Is 1202 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?

Given its proximity to the James River, flood zone status is worth reviewing carefully — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the current FEMA designation specific to this parcel.

Are there parks or green spaces near 1202 Riverside Drive?

Yes — The Great Lawn and the CNU Volleyball Court are both about a mile away, and the broader Riverside Drive area has tree-lined streets and easy access to Newport News's waterfront park system.

Want to walk through 1202 Riverside Drive in person or talk through what six bedrooms in Newport News could mean for your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan are ready when you are.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1963

Price / sqft

$263

HOA

None

Taxes

$8,477/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10645528

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
3,873
Stories
3
Flooring
Ceramic, Marble, Slate, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
2
Total rooms
12
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Rec Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Attic Fan, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Generator Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Split-Level
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Aluminum,Brick
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Dog Run,Electric
Waterfront
Pond

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.6600
Subdivision
RIVERSIDE
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, 4 Space, Off Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Owner Agent, Pet on Premises

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Riverside

Riverside is one of central Newport News's established neighborhoods, set along the James River off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and just west of Warwick Boulevard.

$485K

Median sale · 12 mo

$222

Sold $/sq ft

10d

Days on market

10

For sale now

$151K

HH income

92.4%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$6,279/mo

Principal & interest

$5,276

Property tax

$706

Home insurance

$297

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$580,000 – $1,750,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

811 Riverside DR · 0.2 mi · 3,536 sqft$1,750,000 sold 2026-05
7 Merry Point TER · 0.3 mi · 3,396 sqft$775,000 sold 2026-07
5 Valentine CT · 1 mi · 3,863 sqft$825,000 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,016,864

Price / Sq Ft

$263

Annual Taxes

$8,477

Monthly Tax

$706

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.83%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 24, 2026$1,016,864—
Currently listed—$1,016,864—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Newport News Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

15 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1202 Riverside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.8/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1202 Riverside Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is 1202 Riverside Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Pond.
Does 1202 Riverside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1202 Riverside Dr built?+
It was built in 1963, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Emily Krikorian · RE/MAX Elevate · REIN MLS #10645528

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1202 Riverside Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10645528 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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