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Newport NewsRIVERSIDE700 Riverside Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636084 · record updated Jun 18, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$739,500
$196 / sqft · est. $4,669/mo →
5beds
4.1baths
3,774sqft
28days on market

700 Riverside Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveResidential · 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

At a glance

700 Riverside Drive is a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home in Newport News with 3,774 square feet of living space on a street that puts the James River corridor lifestyle within easy reach — and both Langley and Fort Eustis within a short drive.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1954 and carrying the kind of bones that newer construction rarely matches, 700 Riverside Drive offers serious square footage — nearly 3,800 feet spread across five bedrooms and four and a half baths. The scale of this home is unusual for the area, making it a strong fit for households that need room to spread out without sacrificing a central Newport News location. The 1950s era means generous room proportions, solid construction, and a lot that reflects the unhurried residential character of Riverside Drive.

RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market

Riverside Drive sits in one of Newport News's more established residential corridors, where mature tree canopies line wide streets and the lots carry a sense of permanence that newer subdivisions simply haven't had time to develop. The surrounding area blends mid-century homes with a quiet, neighborhood-first atmosphere — the kind of street where people tend to stay for decades. Newport News itself spans a long stretch of the Virginia Peninsula, and this address puts you in the upper-middle portion of the city, well-positioned for both the commercial activity along Warwick Boulevard and the calmer stretches closer to the James River. If you're exploring newport news va real estate and want a home that feels rooted rather than generic, this part of the city delivers. Newport News is a full-service city with its own parks system, waterfront access, and a diverse mix of employment anchors — from the shipyard to the air base — that keeps the local economy grounded across market cycles.

What's nearby

Column 15 at the Mariners' is just 0.7 miles away — a coffee shop worth knowing about for slow weekend mornings or a quick stop before work. Within a mile you'll find Regattas and Discover the Abstractions for sit-down meals, plus a Chick-fil-A when you want something fast and familiar. That kind of everyday convenience — coffee, a casual dinner, a quick lunch — all within a mile of your front door is genuinely useful. The Mariners' Museum and Park is also in the immediate vicinity, giving you a world-class cultural landmark and a trail system practically in your backyard.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a dual-installation base, and 700 Riverside Drive sits about 16 minutes from the Langley side and 17 minutes from Fort Eustis — a rare address that works for airmen and soldiers alike. Five bedrooms gives you room for a growing family, a home office, or a dedicated guest room for family visiting during PCS season. VA loan eligibility makes a home at this price point even more accessible for qualifying service members.

For families upgrading

If you've been searching for homes in newport news va that can actually accommodate a large household without compromise, 700 Riverside Drive is worth a close look. Five bedrooms and four and a half baths means everyone gets space — kids, guests, a home office, and still room left over. The 1954 construction gives you room sizes that modern floor plans often sacrifice in favor of open-concept layouts, so bedrooms here feel like actual rooms.

More buyer questions

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

The Langley side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes away, and the Fort Eustis side is about 17 minutes — making this address convenient for personnel assigned to either installation.

What is the square footage of 700 Riverside Drive?

The home offers 3,774 square feet of living space across five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, which is notably spacious for the Newport News market.

Is 700 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the current FEMA designation and what it means practically for insurance.

What year was 700 Riverside Drive built?

The home was built in 1954, placing it firmly in the mid-century era — a period known for solid construction, generous room proportions, and established lot sizes.

Where is 700 Riverside Drive relative to downtown Newport News?

The address sits in the upper-central portion of Newport News along the Riverside Drive corridor, with easy access to Warwick Boulevard's commercial strip and a short drive to the city's waterfront and museum district.

Want to walk through 700 Riverside Drive in person or ask Tom and Dariya a question about the home? Reach out to the Milan team at LPT Realty — they know this part of Newport News well.

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

Waterfront

Yes

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
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

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

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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

9d

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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Newport News real estate

Location intelligence

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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

$4,669/mo

Principal & interest

$3,837

Property tax

$616

Home insurance

$216

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

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 21, 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.

Market tempo

28 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

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

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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

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