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$739,500
$196 / sqft · est. $4,669/mo →
5beds
4.1baths
3,774sqft
78days on market

700 Riverside Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Under ContractResidential · built 1954 · RIVERSIDE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Located on Riverside Dr. in one of Newport News' most sought-after neighborhoods, this sprawling ranch on a .42 acre corner lot includes nearby access to the Riverside neighborhood's public James River beach. This 3,774 sq. ft. brick home features a large living room with nat. gas fireplace, updated kitchen with granite counters, formal dining room, all-season sunroom, primary suite on the 1st floor, 2 additional bedrooms on the 1st floor, & 2 ensuite bedrooms with flex space on the 2nd floor. The curated backyard offers extensive patio space, a wired pergola, covered gazebo with ceiling fan, & brick outdoor fireplace, along with a detached shed with roll-up door. Notable features include a private entrance to the 2nd level creating income-producing or multigenerational potential, multiple cedar closets, nat. gas generator (2021), dual-zone HVAC (2014 & 2019), tankless nat. gas water heater, sealed crawlspace with dehumidifier, & 2 separate driveways providing ample parking. Some photos have been virtually staged

Listing courtesy of Brian McIntyre · CapCenter · REIN MLS #10636084

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

700 Riverside Drive is a substantial five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News, Virginia — nearly 3,800 square feet of mid-century bones on a street that puts you minutes from the James River waterfront, Christopher Newport University, and both installations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1954, this property carries the kind of scale that's genuinely rare for its era — five bedrooms and four and a half baths spread across 3,774 square feet means everyone gets breathing room. The Riverside Drive address itself is the differentiator: a named corridor that runs parallel to the James River, giving the block a quieter, almost campus-adjacent feel while keeping everyday errands and dining well within reach.

RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market

Riverside Drive sits in one of Newport News's most established residential corridors, flanked by Christopher Newport University to the east and the James River to the west. The street has a mature, tree-lined character that reflects its mid-twentieth-century roots — wide lots, brick facades, and neighbors who tend to stay for decades. Newport News itself is a city of genuine variety: shipbuilding heritage, a respected arts scene anchored by the Mariners' Museum, and a waterfront park system that stretches for miles. The Riverside Drive pocket benefits from all of that without the noise. You're in the 23606 zip code, which places you in a quieter residential band of the city that still connects quickly to Warwick Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue for anything you need. It's the kind of address that feels settled and purposeful rather than transitional.

What's nearby

Daily life runs smoothly from this address. Column 15 at the Mariners' is just 0.7 miles away — a solid coffee stop before a morning walk through The Great Lawn, also about a mile out. Hungry? Regattas and Discover the Abstractions are both under a mile for sit-down meals, and Chick-fil-A is right there at 0.9 miles when you need something fast. Einstein's rounds out the coffee options at 1.0 mile. CNU Volleyball Court is also nearby, and the broader Christopher Newport University campus adds green space and cultural programming to the immediate area.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a straight 16-minute drive from 700 Riverside Drive — whether you're reporting to Langley AFB or Fort Eustis, both installations clock in under 20 minutes. Five bedrooms handle PCS moves with room to spare, and a VA loan makes a home this size more accessible than you might expect. Newport News has welcomed military families for generations, and this block reflects that stability.

For families upgrading

If you've outgrown your current space, 3,774 square feet across five bedrooms and four and a half baths gives every family member genuine room — dedicated space for a home office, a guest room, or a playroom that doesn't double as something else. The Riverside Drive location puts you close to Christopher Newport University's campus greenways and The Great Lawn, so outdoor weekends are easy to plan without loading up the car.

More buyer questions

How far is 700 Riverside Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes by car, and Fort Eustis comes in at about 17 minutes — both are straightforward drives with no major highway complexity.

What is the architectural style and age of 700 Riverside Drive?

The home was built in 1954, placing it firmly in the mid-century residential tradition — an era known for solid construction, generous room proportions, and lot sizes that newer developments rarely match.

Is 700 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this property is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the 23606 zip code.

What parks and green spaces are near 700 Riverside Drive?

The Great Lawn is about a mile away, and the CNU Volleyball Court and broader Christopher Newport University campus grounds are in the same radius — all walkable or a very short drive.

Does 700 Riverside Drive have an HOA?

HOA status for this property is confirmed in the listing details tab; Riverside Drive is a public street in an established Newport News neighborhood rather than a gated or deed-restricted community, but always verify current covenants before closing.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this Newport News corridor well — reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 700 Riverside Drive and get your questions answered in person.

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

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1954

Price / sqft

$196

HOA

None

Taxes

$7,390/yr

County

Newport News VA

MLS #

10636084

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Full baths
4
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
3,774
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms
3
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Fin. Rm Over Gar, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch, Spare Room, Sun Room, Utility Closet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry, Ramp

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Privacy,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Heat Pump W/A
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump W/A
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.4200
Subdivision
RIVERSIDE
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 2 Car, Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · city assessor · 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

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

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

$4,669/mo

Principal & interest

$3,837

Property tax

$616

Home insurance

$216

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

120% of $615,700

City assessment record · taxes $7,390/yr

Land share of assessed value

32% — $199,100

Improvements $416,600 · 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

$500,000 – $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
500 Riverside DR · 0.2 mi · 3,107 sqft$770,000 sold 2026-04
319 Parkway DR · 0.5 mi · 4,300 sqft$795,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$739,500

Price / Sq Ft

$196

Annual Taxes

$7,390

Monthly Tax

$616

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.00%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 24, 2026$739,500—
Price reducedJun 18, 2026$739,500−$35,500
Currently listed—$739,500—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

20% above assessment

Total Assessed

$615,700

Land

$199,100

Improvement

$416,600

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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 700 Riverside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), Menchville (GreatSchools 5/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 700 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.
Does 700 Riverside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 700 Riverside Dr built?+
It was built in 1954, 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

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Listing courtesy of Brian McIntyre · CapCenter · REIN MLS #10636084

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700 Riverside Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10636084 · 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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