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Newport NewsWINDWARD TOWERS7501 River Rd #16b✓ Source: REIN MLS #10620484 · record updated Jun 15, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$178,000
$162 / sqft · est. $1,943/mo →
2beds
2baths
1,100sqft
117days on market

7501 River Rd #16b, Newport News, VA 23607

ActiveResidential · built 1987 · WINDWARD TOWERS

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 7501 River Road, Unit 16B in Newport News — where comfort, convenience, and coastal charm come together. This beautifully maintained home offers an excellent blend of modern upgrades and marina lifestyle living. Whether you're looking for low-maintenance living, a smart-enabled home, or access to marina amenities, Unit 16B checks all the boxes. Conveniently located near local dining, shopping, and major commuter routes, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the best of Newport News living. At closing, seller will provide a $15,000 check for renovations. Schedule your private tour today and experience the lifestyle this home has to offer!

Listing courtesy of Terrance Day · Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. · REIN MLS #10620484

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 7501 River Road #16B — a 2-bed, 2-bath condo in Newport News's Windward Towers community. Built in 1987 and clocking in at 1,100 square feet, this riverside address puts Huntington Park, great dining, and two major military installations all within easy reach.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this address apart is the combination of a compact, low-maintenance footprint and a location that genuinely delivers. You're steps from the James River waterfront, a short walk to Huntington Park's rose garden and pavilions, and within a 14-minute drive of Joint Base Langley-Eustis. For anyone who wants a manageable space without sacrificing access to the best Newport News has to offer, this unit punches well above its square footage.

WINDWARD TOWERS and the Newport News real estate market

Windward Towers sits along the James River in the southern end of Newport News, Virginia — a stretch of the city that trades suburban sprawl for waterfront character. The community is a mid-rise condominium development that has anchored this riverfront corridor since the late 1980s, and it carries the kind of settled, established feel that newer developments rarely achieve. Neighbors here tend to stay, and the shared green spaces and river views create a genuine sense of place. If you're searching newport news va houses for sale and keep finding yourself drawn to properties near the water, this neighborhood deserves a close look. Newport News itself is one of Hampton Roads' most geographically diverse cities — stretching from the James River up through the Virginia Peninsula — and the southern end near Windward Towers offers quick access to both the waterfront and the broader city grid. The area is walkable by local standards, with parks, restaurants, and everyday conveniences all within half a mile.

What's nearby

Daily life is easy from this address. The Crab Shack on the James is just 0.2 miles away — a local favorite for waterfront dining — and Sabor Latino Cuban & Peruvian Cuisine is another 0.4-mile trip for something different. Grocery runs are straightforward with a Walmart Supercenter 0.7 miles out and Uncle Nick's even closer at 0.8 miles. For fitness, you have real options: the Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA and BGR8 Fitness & Performance are both under half a mile. Huntington Park Pavilion 2 and the Rose Garden at Huntington Park are a 0.4-mile walk, making weekend mornings along the James genuinely pleasant.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is 14 minutes away, and NSA Hampton Roads is just 16 — making 7501 River Road #16B one of the more strategically located addresses on the Virginia Peninsula for active-duty households. A VA loan can make this kind of waterfront-adjacent condo surprisingly accessible, and your BAH for the Newport News area typically aligns well with Peninsula condo pricing.

For first-time buyers

If you're exploring newport news houses for sale for the first time, a 1,100-square-foot condo is a smart way to enter the market — lower maintenance, defined costs, and a real neighborhood around you. Windward Towers gives you a waterfront address, walkable parks, and proximity to two military bases, all in a package that doesn't ask you to take on more than you're ready for.

More buyer questions

How far is 7501 River Road #16B from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs about 14 minutes under normal traffic conditions. That makes this address one of the closer civilian options to the base on the southern Peninsula.

What is the Windward Towers community like?

Windward Towers is an established mid-rise condominium community along the James River in Newport News, built in the late 1980s. It has a settled, residential character with shared outdoor spaces and a waterfront-adjacent setting.

Is 7501 River Road #16B part of an HOA?

Yes, Windward Towers operates under a homeowners association. HOA membership is standard for the community and covers shared amenity maintenance and common areas.

What parks are near 7501 River Road in Newport News?

Huntington Park Pavilion 2 and the Rose Garden at Huntington Park are both about 0.4 miles away, offering riverfront green space, walking paths, and seasonal gardens within easy walking distance.

Does this area of Newport News have a flood risk?

Properties near the James River waterfront can carry varying flood zone designations. We recommend checking the FEMA flood map for the specific parcel and consulting with your insurance agent before closing.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of Newport News well. Reach out to get honest, local insight on 7501 River Road #16B and what it could mean for your next move.

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

1987

Price / sqft

$162

HOA fee

$763/mo

Taxes

$2,452/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10620484

HOA association includes

CableElevatorGated CommunityPoolSecurityTrash PickupWater

$763/mo HOA fee · WINDWARD TOWERS · per the REIN MLS listing record — confirm inclusions with the association.

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,100
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Assigned Storage, Balcony, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Closet
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Apartment
Subtype
Attached
Foundation
Other
Roof
Other
Exterior
Stucco
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
River

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
WINDWARD TOWERS
Unit / floor
16
Zoning
R9
Ownership
Condo
Garage
No
Parking
Lot
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Common Interest Community, Disclosure Statement

See more Newport News 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 510103

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Explore this neighborhood

Newmarket Village

Newmarket Village is an established residential community in central Newport News, set in the Newmarket area near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mercury Boulevard.

$216K

Median sale · 12 mo

$232

Sold $/sq ft

12d

Days on market

4

For sale now

$51K

HH income

46%

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

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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

$1,943/mo

Principal & interest

$924

Property tax

$204

Home insurance

$52

PMI

None

HOA

$763

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

87% of $204,000

City assessment record · taxes $2,452/yr

Land share of assessed value

21% — $43,700

Improvements $160,300 · 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

$155,000$310,000

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.

15 Towne Square DR · 0.2 mi · 1,100 sqft$155,000 sold 2026-05
7505 River RD #1D · 0.1 mi · 1,267 sqft$209,000 sold 2026-06
23 Towne Square DR · 0.2 mi · 1,300 sqft$185,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$178,000

Price / Sq Ft

$162

Annual Taxes

$2,452

Monthly Tax

$204

HOA fee

$763 / mo

Tax Rate (effective)

1.38%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedFeb 18, 2026$178,000
Price reducedJun 15, 2026$178,000−$37,000
Currently listed$178,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

13% below assessment

Total Assessed

$204,000

Land

$43,700

Improvement

$160,300

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

117 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 7501 River Rd #16b in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Carver Elementary (GreatSchools 4/10), Crittenden Middle (GreatSchools 4/10), Heritage (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 7501 River Rd #16b 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 7501 River Rd #16b?+
Yes — Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA is about 0.4 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 7501 River Rd #16b?+
Leeward Marina is about 0 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 7501 River Rd #16b?+
Walmart Supercenter is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Crab Shack on the James (0.2 mi).
Is 7501 River Rd #16b a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: River.
Does 7501 River Rd #16b have an HOA?+
Yes — HOA dues are on record for this property (the current amount is shown in the facts section on this page). The association of record is WINDWARD TOWERS. Association amenities on record include: Cable, Elevator, Gated Community, Pool, Security, Trash Pickup, Water.
When was 7501 River Rd #16b built?+
It was built in 1987, 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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Tom & Dariya Milan

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7501 River Rd #16b, Newport News, Virginia 23607 · MLS #10620484 · 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.