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Newport NewsBRANDON HEIGHTS409 River Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10601529 · record updated May 14, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
409 River RD, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23601 - Main photo
$1,100,000
$356 / sqft · est. $7,061/mo →
5beds
3.1baths
3,093sqft
198days on market

409 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23601

SoldResidential · built 1940 · BRANDON HEIGHTS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Bulkhead, Deep Water Access, Riparian Rights, River, Tidal.

Frontage

River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Shoreline

Bulkheaded

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Classic James River Colonial with 140 Ft of Bulkheaded Waterfront.Traditional Crown Molding,Dentil Work,Paneling,Random Width Floors,Interior Shutter,Paneled Mantels Surrounds,Built Ins and Custom Trim.It is all here and waiting for Renovation.Graceful Entrance Foyer Leads to Formal Living Room with Fireplace,Dining Room with Paneling,Dentil Work and Interior Shutters,Large Riverfront Family Room or First Floor Primary Suite with Fireplace,Paneled Study with Bookcases and Pine Paneled Office with Additional Bookshelves.Many Possibilities for this Gracious Property with Expansive Grounds Dotted with Ancient Live Oaks, Boxwoods and Figs.All this Waiting for a New Chapter.

Listing courtesy of Bo Parrish · Virginia Land & Homes Inc. · REIN MLS #10601529

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1940

Price / sqft

$356

HOA

None

Taxes

$12,390/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10601529

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
3
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,093
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
Total rooms
11
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Tagged Fixtures

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial, Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Metal,Other
Exterior
Clapboard,Wood
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Decorative
Waterfront
Bulkhead,Deep Water Access,Riparian Rights,River,Tidal
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas, Wood, Zoned
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.7600
Subdivision
BRANDON HEIGHTS
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway Spc, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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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

Brandon Heights

Brandon Heights is an established residential neighborhood in midtown Newport News, set near Hilton Village and the James River within the 23601 area.

$429K

Median sale · 12 mo

$189

Sold $/sq ft

20d

Days on market

2

For sale now

$71K

HH income

49.6%

Owner-occupied

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

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The numbers

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Estimate your monthly payment

$7,061/mo

Principal & interest

$5,708

Property tax

$1,033

Home insurance

$321

PMI

None

HOA

None

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Value & history

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Price context — similar nearby homes

$500,000$770,000

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.

9911 River RD · 0.5 mi · 2,919 sqft$611,900 sold 2026-04
500 Riverside DR · 2 mi · 3,107 sqft$770,000 sold 2026-04
117 Pescara LN · 1.5 mi · 2,750 sqft$520,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,100,000

Price / Sq Ft

$356

Annual Taxes

$12,390

Monthly Tax

$1,033

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.13%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedNov 2, 2025$1,100,000
Price reducedMay 19, 2026$1,100,000−$200,000
SoldMay 13, 2026$1,100,000

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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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 409 River Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hilton Elementary (GreatSchools 8/10), Homer L. Hines Middle (GreatSchools 2/10), Warwick (GreatSchools 4/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 409 River Rd 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 409 River Rd?+
Yes — F.I.T. Vision is about 0.6 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 409 River Rd?+
Riverfront Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 409 River Rd?+
Sacred Self is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Saffron (0.3 mi).
Is 409 River Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bulkhead,Deep Water Access,Riparian Rights,River,Tidal.
Does 409 River Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 409 River Rd built?+
It was built in 1940, per the listing record.

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

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Bo Parrish · Virginia Land & Homes Inc. · REIN MLS #10601529

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409 River Rd, Newport News, Virginia 23601 · MLS #10601529 · 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.