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215 Riverside DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707 - Main photo
$408,500
$157 / sqft · est. $2,574/mo →
2,600sqft
56days on market

215 Riverside Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707

SoldMulti Family Residential · built 1951 · WATERVIEW

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Multi Family Residential

Year built

1951

Price / sqft

$157

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,027/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10634191

Interior

Approx. sqft
2,600

Construction & exterior

Style
Over/Under
Subtype
Duplex
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Wood
Fencing
Partial,Privacy,Wood Fence
Waterfront
River,Tidal

Utilities & systems

Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
50'X123'X82'X123'
Subdivision
WATERVIEW
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
200
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, Pet on Premises

See more Portsmouth waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Rare opportunity to own a brick duplex with water views in the desirable Waterview neighborhood. Ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income—live in one unit and rent the other. Property includes a waterfront strip of land across the street on a finger of the Elizabeth River, offering beautiful views and added value. Each spacious unit features a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, full bath, sunroom, and classic wood floors. Large, shared backyard. Upstairs unit leased to long-term tenant through March 2027 for stable income; downstairs unit currently month-to-month, offering flexibility for owner occupancy or new tenant placement. Excellent income-producing property in established waterfront community near bases, interstates, dining, and shopping.

Listing courtesy of Henri Ellis · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10634191

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

215 Riverside Drive is a 2,600-square-foot multi-family property in Portsmouth's Waterview neighborhood, built in 1951 and sitting just minutes from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and USCG Base Portsmouth — a rare find in one of the city's most character-rich riverside corridors.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 215 Riverside Drive apart is the combination of generous square footage, a mid-century bones that speaks to real craftsmanship, and a location that puts two major military installations within a single-digit drive. Multi-family properties of this size in Waterview don't surface often. The address sits along one of Portsmouth's most storied residential drives, where mature trees and historic architecture give the street a presence you can't manufacture.

WATERVIEW and the Portsmouth real estate market

Waterview is one of Portsmouth's quieter residential pockets — a neighborhood where the street names actually mean something and the housing stock tells a story going back decades. Riverside Drive in particular carries a certain weight: wide, tree-lined, and running close to the Elizabeth River, it's the kind of street that makes first-time visitors slow down. The area has a lived-in, established feel without feeling frozen in time. Neighbors tend to put down roots here. Portsmouth itself is a city that rewards people who look past the surface — it has a genuine waterfront, a walkable Olde Towne historic district nearby, and a central position in Hampton Roads that makes getting anywhere in the region straightforward. For anyone weighing a Portsmouth multi-family property, the Waterview neighborhood offers a grounded, community-oriented setting that larger, newer subdivisions rarely replicate.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are well within reach from Riverside Drive. Mockingbird Pasta Bar is just 0.3 miles away — a local spot worth knowing. Corner Cafe covers both your coffee and a casual meal at 0.6 miles, and Hometown Diner is right there alongside it. A & A Seafood Market and Fast 5 Grocery & Deli are both under a mile for fresh provisions, with Dollar General even closer at half a mile. DCo gym is 0.4 miles out when you want to stay active, and Maryview Park is a half-mile stroll for open air. Franklin Circle Park and Detroit Park round out the green space options within a short drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is six minutes away, and USCG Base Portsmouth is seven — it's hard to find a better-positioned address for military households in this part of the city. A VA loan can make a multi-family property like this one especially practical, and Waterview's established, low-turnover character means you're buying into a neighborhood with staying power.

For buyers drawn to character

If you're drawn to properties with history and substance, 215 Riverside Drive delivers. Built in 1951 and sitting on one of Portsmouth's most architecturally consistent streets, this multi-family home carries the kind of mid-century character that newer construction simply can't replicate. Waterview has that rare quality of feeling genuinely rooted — the streetscape, the mature trees, the neighbors who've been there for years.

More buyer questions

How far is 215 Riverside Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately six minutes away by car — one of the closest residential addresses to the base you'll find in the city. USCG Base Portsmouth is similarly close at about seven minutes.

What neighborhood is 215 Riverside Drive in?

The property is located in the Waterview neighborhood of Portsmouth, Virginia — an established residential area along the Elizabeth River corridor known for its mid-century housing stock and tree-lined streets.

Is 215 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property.

What type of property is 215 Riverside Drive?

215 Riverside Drive is classified as a multi-family residential property, built in 1951, with approximately 2,600 square feet of total space.

What parks and green spaces are near 215 Riverside Drive?

Maryview Park is about a half mile away, making it an easy walk, and both Franklin Circle Park and Detroit Park are within 0.8 miles — giving you solid outdoor options close to home.

Want to know more about 215 Riverside Drive or the Waterview neighborhood? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through everything — reach out anytime.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

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

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Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Explore this neighborhood

Brighton

Brighton is a residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, characterized by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing styles that reflect its established community roots.

$285K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

21d

Days on market

24

For sale now

$46K

HH income

55.2%

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

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$2,574/mo

Principal & interest

$2,120

Property tax

$336

Home insurance

$119

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

Asking vs. assessment

126% of $324,780

City assessment record · taxes $4,027/yr

Land share of assessed value

19% — $62,270

Improvements $262,510 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$270,000 – $398,900

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.

10 California AVE · 1.5 mi · 2,306 sqft$364,500 sold 2026-07
102 Utah ST · 1.5 mi · 2,175 sqft$270,000 sold 2026-05
209 Truxton AVE · 2.1 mi · 2,462 sqft$337,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$408,500

Price / Sq Ft

$157

Annual Taxes

$4,027

Monthly Tax

$336

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.99%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 18, 2026$408,500—
Price reducedAug 13, 2026$408,500−$11,500
SoldAug 12, 2026$408,500—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

26% above assessment

Total Assessed

$324,780

Land

$62,270

Improvement

$262,510

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:

Portsmouth 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.

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Questions buyers ask

Is 215 Riverside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.4/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 215 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 there a gym near 215 Riverside Dr?+
Yes — DCo is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 215 Riverside Dr?+
Maryview Park is about 0.5 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 215 Riverside Dr?+
Dollar General is about 0.5 miles away. The closest dining on record is Mockingbird Pasta Bar (0.3 mi).
Is 215 Riverside Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: River,Tidal.
Does 215 Riverside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 215 Riverside Dr built?+
It was built in 1951, per the listing record.

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

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