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6beds
5.1baths
5,193sqft
0days on market

309 Riverside Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · built 2021 · RIVERSIDE

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Boat Lift, Bulkhead, Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Dock, Navigable, River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock · Boat lift

Shoreline

Bulkheaded

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

2021

Price / sqft

$616

HOA

None

Taxes

$21,597/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10647086

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Full baths
5
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
5,193
Stories
2
Flooring
Marble, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
4
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Fin. Rm Over Gar, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Backup Generator, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry, Pocket Doors

Construction & exterior

Style
Transitional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Fiber Cement
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Full,Rail
Waterfront
Boat Lift,Bulkhead,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Dock,Navigable,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

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

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.8700
Subdivision
RIVERSIDE
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Experience luxury waterfront living in this custom-built estate overlooking the James River! A grand entrance opens to an open-concept living space with breathtaking river views. Gourmet kitchen features Wolf appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator & large walk-in pantry. Sitting room features cathedral ceiling & fireplace, the perfect place to take in sunsets over the river. Light-filled primary suite boasts cathedral ceiling & river views. Primary bath with heated marble floors, custom tile shower & custom vanity. Additional first-floor bedroom offers flexibility for guests or multigenerational living. Upstairs, features four additional bedrooms & FROG with wet bar, ideal for a media or game room. Fully fenced backyard showcases custom masonry, expansive outdoor living spaces & private dock with covered boat lift/two jet ski lifts, offering everything you need to enjoy life on the James River. Exceptional craftsmanship throughout & elegant finishes that make this home truly one of a kind!

Listing courtesy of Brittany Stellute · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10647086

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

Built in 2021, 309 Riverside Drive delivers six bedrooms, five and a half baths, and 5,193 square feet of newer construction in one of Newport News's most walkable corridors — all within 16 minutes of Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23606, homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School, and homes for sale zoned for Riverside Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Riverside homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

Scale and newness rarely meet like this in Newport News. A 2021 build at over 5,000 square feet means you get the room count of a legacy estate — six bedrooms, five full baths, a half bath — with modern systems, modern finishes, and none of the deferred-maintenance guessing game that comes with older stock. For households that need genuine space without sacrificing proximity to the base or the waterfront, Riverside Drive checks boxes that most Newport News homes for sale simply cannot.

RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market

Riverside Drive sits in a mature, tree-lined stretch of Newport News where the James River is never far from view and the pace feels residential even as everything you need stays close. The 23606 zip code covers the city's mid-peninsula backbone — a mix of established neighborhoods and newer infill that draws professionals, military families, and long-term residents alike. Christopher Newport University anchors the cultural energy of the area, bringing green space, events, and a walkable campus edge to what is otherwise a quiet, owner-occupied corridor. Newport News itself spans from the shipyard at its southern tip to the wooded reaches near Williamsburg, and this address lands squarely in the sweet spot: close to the waterfront, close to the interstate, and well-positioned for anyone comparing homes for sale in Newport News who wants both lifestyle and logistics.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy here. Column 15 at the Mariners' is seven-tenths of a mile away — a natural morning stop before a commute or a weekend slow-down. Einstein's covers the coffee angle from just a mile out. When dinner calls, Regattas and Discover the Abstractions are both under a mile, and Chick-fil-A is in the same radius for the quick-errand days. The Great Lawn and the CNU Volleyball Court, each about a mile away, give the household genuine outdoor options without loading everyone into a car. Families comparing homes for sale in 23606 will appreciate how much is reachable on foot or a short bike ride from this block.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — both the Langley and Fort Eustis sides — sits 16 to 18 minutes away, making 309 Riverside Drive a practical anchor for an active-duty household. Six bedrooms absorbs the full family, visiting relatives, and a dedicated home-office setup without anyone drawing the short straw. A VA loan pairs naturally with a 2021 build: no major repair surprises, strong appraisal footing, and a home that's ready to perform from day one.

For families upgrading

If the current house has stopped fitting, 309 Riverside Drive is the answer. Five-thousand-plus square feet built in 2021 means every bedroom is a real bedroom, every bath is a finished bath, and there's still room left over for a dedicated workspace, a playroom, or whatever the next chapter calls for. Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for Riverside Elementary School will find that this address sits squarely in that attendance zone — with the square footage to grow into for years.

More buyer questions

How far is 309 Riverside Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley side of the base is approximately 16 minutes by car, and the Fort Eustis side runs about 18 minutes — both via straightforward peninsula routes that avoid most congestion outside of peak hours.

What year was 309 Riverside Drive built?

The home was built in 2021, making it among the newer large-footprint single-family properties in this part of Newport News.

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 309 Riverside Drive have?

The home offers six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms across 5,193 square feet — a configuration that accommodates large households, multi-generational living, or dedicated work-from-home space.

Is 309 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23606 zip code.

Where is 309 Riverside Drive relative to downtown Newport News?

The address sits in the mid-peninsula corridor of Newport News, roughly positioned between the waterfront and the Christopher Newport University campus — close to dining, parks, and major commuter routes.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 309 Riverside Drive and get straight answers about the neighborhood, the commute, and next steps.

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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 510103

Flood Risk

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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

9

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

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Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$19,337/mo

Principal & interest

$16,604

Property tax

$1,800

Home insurance

$933

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

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$719,000 – $1,395,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 3 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

319 Parkway DR · 0.7 mi · 4,300 sqft$795,000 sold 2026-06
117 Dogwood DR · 0.3 mi · 4,800 sqft$719,000 active
111 Museum PW · 0.5 mi · 5,000 sqft$1,395,000 active

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$3,200,000

Price / Sq Ft

$616

Annual Taxes

$21,597

Monthly Tax

$1,800

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.67%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 5, 2026$3,200,000—
Currently listed—$3,200,000—

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

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Market tempo

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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

Is 309 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 309 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 309 Riverside Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Boat Lift,Bulkhead,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Dock,Navigable,River.
Does 309 Riverside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 309 Riverside Dr built?+
It was built in 2021, per the listing record.

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The people

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