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$1,400,000
38days on market

803 Riverside Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

ActiveLand and Farms · RIVERSIDE

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

Facts & features

Type

Land and Farms

HOA

None

Taxes

$10,782/yr

County

Newport News VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10647944

Construction & exterior

Waterfront
Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Utilities available
City Sewer, City Water, Electric Avail, Gas Avail

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.9200
Road surface
Paved
Subdivision
RIVERSIDE
Zoning
R1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
CLOSING

See more Newport News waterfront homes.

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

About this home

Dreams of waterfront sunset views can now be your reality. Rare opportunity to find a cleared lot on Riverside Drive to build your dream home. This .92-acre waterfront homesite offers approximately 99 feet of frontage on the James River with deep-water, navigable access in the Newport News' coveted Riverside neighborhood. Pier permit is approved, and pier construction may begin once your home floor plan is approved. New wooden steps lead toward the shoreline, where sweeping river views create exceptional setting for your custom retreat. Enjoy a premier location near James River Country Club, Riverside's private neighborhood beach, and scenic 5-mile Noland Trail. Less than a mile from Mariners' Museum and close to Virginia Living Museum. The property is near the Lions Bridge, located at the mouth of the Noland Trail. Martha's Way boardwalk, overlook platforms with benches. Bring your builder and create a distinctive waterfront home in one of the area's most desirable settings.

Listing courtesy of Deborah Warren · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10647944

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

803 Riverside Drive is a land parcel in Newport News, Virginia 23606 — a rare opportunity to build in one of the city's most walkable, amenity-rich corridors, minutes from Christopher Newport University and Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

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See all Newport News homes for sale, including homes for sale in 23606, homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School, and homes for sale zoned for Riverside Elementary School. Browse every listing among homes for sale in Newport News — updated from the REIN MLS every few minutes. Nearby, look at Riverside homes for sale, Newport News waterfront homes for sale, Newport News condos and townhomes for sale, and new construction homes in Newport News.

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Why this home stands out

Land parcels in the 23606 zip code are genuinely uncommon, and a Riverside Drive address puts you at the intersection of established neighborhood character and modern convenience. You're within a mile of dining, coffee, and green space, yet the site itself is a blank canvas. Whether you're envisioning a custom single-family home or a longer-term investment in Newport News real estate, the location does a lot of the heavy lifting before a single foundation is poured.

RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market

Riverside Drive sits in a mature, tree-lined stretch of Newport News that borders Christopher Newport University and flows toward the James River. The surrounding blocks carry a relaxed, residential energy — wide lots, established landscaping, and a mix of mid-century and newer construction that gives the area genuine texture. Newport News itself is one of Hampton Roads' most geographically diverse cities, stretching from the historic shipyards at its southern end to quiet suburban pockets in the north. The 23606 zip code lands you firmly in the northern tier, where the pace is calmer and the access is excellent. City parks, waterfront greenways, and the cultural programming tied to CNU all contribute to a quality of life that draws families and professionals alike. If you're comparing homes for sale in Newport News, this corridor consistently stands out for its blend of walkability and neighborhood stability.

What's nearby

Daily life around 803 Riverside Drive is well-supported. Column 15 at the Mariners' is just 0.7 miles away — a solid morning coffee stop before work or class. Einstein's adds another café option at 1.0 mile. For meals, Discover the Abstractions and Regattas are both within 0.9 miles, offering sit-down options with local character, and a Chick-fil-A at the same distance handles the quick-bite moments. The Great Lawn and CNU Volleyball Court, each about 1.0 mile out, give you accessible green space for weekend activity or an evening walk without needing to drive.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis — both the Langley and Fort Eustis installations — is roughly 16–17 minutes from 803 Riverside Drive, making this parcel a practical build site for military households weighing a VA loan to construct a custom home. Owning in the 23606 zip code means you're positioned well for PCS cycles, with a Newport News address that holds long-term value in the Hampton Roads market.

For families upgrading

Families comparing homes for sale zoned for Menchville High School and homes for sale zoned for Riverside Elementary School will find 803 Riverside Drive squarely within that attendance zone, paired with a location that puts parks, dining, and the CNU campus within easy reach. Building here means designing a home around your family's actual needs rather than adapting to someone else's floor plan.

More buyer questions

How far is 803 Riverside Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes away, and the Fort Eustis side runs about 17 minutes — both straightforward commutes from this Newport News address.

What type of property is 803 Riverside Drive?

803 Riverside Drive is classified as a land and farms parcel, meaning it is an undeveloped site rather than an existing structure — ideal for buyers planning to build a custom home in Newport News.

Is 803 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for 803 Riverside Drive is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the parcel.

Where is 803 Riverside Drive relative to Christopher Newport University?

The parcel sits adjacent to the CNU campus corridor, placing university amenities, The Great Lawn, and nearby dining within about a mile on foot or by car.

Can a VA loan be used to build on a land parcel like this?

VA loans can cover construction-to-permanent financing in certain scenarios, though the requirements differ from a standard purchase loan — the VA loan page on this site outlines the key considerations for eligible borrowers.

Ready to explore what's possible at 803 Riverside Drive? Tom and Dariya Milan are here to walk you through the details — reach out and let's talk through your vision for this Newport News parcel.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

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.

$478K

Median sale · 12 mo

$223

Sold $/sq ft

11d

Days on market

9

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

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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

Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$8,571/mo

Principal & interest

$7,264

Property tax

$899

Home insurance

$408

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

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,400,000

Price / Sq Ft

$0

Annual Taxes

$10,782

Monthly Tax

$899

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.77%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedAug 7, 2026$1,400,000—
Currently listed—$1,400,000—

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

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

38 days on market — read it in context

Higher-priced homes market more slowly by nature: the buyer pool is smaller and diligence is heavier. Days-on-market at this tier is a rhythm, not a warning.

Questions buyers ask

Is 803 Riverside Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.8/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 4.1/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 803 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 803 Riverside Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River.
Does 803 Riverside Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.

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

The people

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