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PortsmouthWATERVIEW501 Riverside Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10623931 · record updated May 5, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
501 Riverside DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23707 - Main photo
$575,000
$276 / sqft · est. $3,508/mo →
4beds
3baths
2,080sqft
12days on market

501 Riverside Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707

SoldResidential · built 2013 · WATERVIEW

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, Deep Water Access, Riparian Rights, River.

Frontage

River ✓ 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

Waterfront living with beautiful Elizabeth River views on desirable Riverside Drive! Wake up to peaceful water views and enjoy the beauty of life along the river. Built in 2013, this home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with an open-concept layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining, including a convenient first-floor bedroom and full bathroom. The welcoming front porch overlooks the river perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings while a spacious rear deck provides additional outdoor space for gatherings. Situated on a corner lot, the property also features an oversized heated detached two-car garage, offering excellent space for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and dining with easy interstate access to nearby military bases. No flood insurance required.

Listing courtesy of Michael Amory · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10623931

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

2013

Price / sqft

$276

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,281/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10623931

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,080
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
Ensuite bedrooms
3
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Foyer, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener

Construction & exterior

Style
Traditional
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Bulkhead,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Riparian Rights,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WATERVIEW
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Oversized Gar, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

See more Portsmouth waterfront homes.

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

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.

$280K

Median sale · 12 mo

$181

Sold $/sq ft

22d

Days on market

14

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

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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

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

$3,508/mo

Principal & interest

$2,984

Property tax

$357

Home insurance

$168

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

167% of $345,260

City assessment record · taxes $4,281/yr

Land share of assessed value

32% — $110,650

Improvements $234,610 · assessor record ✓

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

$247,500$450,000

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.

726 Cambridge AVE · 0.9 mi · 2,098 sqft$339,000 sold 2026-05
4397 Point West DR · 1.1 mi · 2,194 sqft$247,500 sold 2026-03
101 Utah ST · 1.3 mi · 1,987 sqft$360,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$575,000

Price / Sq Ft

$276

Annual Taxes

$4,281

Monthly Tax

$357

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.74%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 28, 2026$575,000
SoldMay 1, 2026$575,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

67% above assessment

Total Assessed

$345,260

Land

$110,650

Improvement

$234,610

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.

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 501 Riverside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (GreatSchools 2/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 501 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 501 Riverside Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bulkhead,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Riparian Rights,River.
Does 501 Riverside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 501 Riverside Dr built?+
It was built in 2013, 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Michael Amory · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10623931

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501 Riverside Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10623931 · 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.