Luxurious James River Estate in the Heart of Riverside.Grand Entrance Foyer with Sweeping Staircase and Panoramic River Views.Two Story Living Area with Walls of Windows,Stone Accented Fireplace and Built Ins.All Open to Gourmet Center Island Kitchen,Wolf Appliances,Breakfast Area and Accented with Built In Salt Water Aquarium.Oversized First Floor Riverfront Primary Suite and Second Floor Primary Suite with Steam Bath and Fireplace.Paneled Library.Formal Dining.Second Floor Suites include Second Laundry Room,Home Office and Recreation Room.Third Floor Features Fully Furnished Gym with Sauna,Bath and River Views.1180 Sq Ft Lower Lever with Wine Cellar,Game Room and Large Home Theater Room with Oversized Seating.
The Many Extras include Elevator,Heated Bath and Kitchen Floors,Generator and Solar Roof Power.One Acre of Riverfront Grounds Feature Multi Level Patio,Covered Open Porch with Push Button Screening and Tiled Salt Water Infinity Pool,Jacuzzi and Miles of James River Sunsets.
Listing courtesy of Bo Parrish · Virginia Land & Homes Inc. · REIN MLS #10644764
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 Access, Navigable, Riparian Rights, River, Tidal.
Frontage
River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED
Shoreline
Bulkheaded
Access
Deep-water access
Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed
809 Riverside Drive is a 2016-built, 8,298-square-foot residence in Newport News with five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. It sits minutes from Joint Base Langley-Eustis and within a mile of waterfront dining, green space, and Christopher Newport University's campus edge.
Scale and relative youth are the defining combination here. At 8,298 square feet built in 2016, 809 Riverside Drive offers the kind of space that most Peninsula addresses simply can't match without asking you to accept decades-old systems and finishes. Five full baths plus a half bath means no morning traffic jams, and five bedrooms gives every member of a large or multi-generational household genuine breathing room.
RIVERSIDE and the Newport News real estate market
Riverside Drive runs along one of Newport News's most established corridors, tracing the James River side of the city where mid-century character meets newer construction on generous lots. The street carries a quiet, residential confidence — wide, tree-lined, and largely insulated from cut-through traffic. Newport News itself is a city of real substance: 180,000 residents, a working waterfront, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Mariners' Museum, and a geographic position that puts you equidistant between the Hampton Roads harbor and the quieter upper Peninsula. The 23606 zip code in particular is one of the more sought-after pockets — close to Christopher Newport University, Riverside Regional Medical Center, and the James River waterfront parks that give this part of the city its identity. Daily life here moves at a comfortable pace without feeling remote from anything that matters.
What's nearby
Coffee is a short walk away — Column 15 at the Mariners' is 0.7 miles out, and Einstein's adds a second option at 1.0 mile. For meals, Discover the Abstractions and Regattas both sit within 0.9 miles, and a Chick-fil-A is right there at the same distance when you need something fast. The Great Lawn and CNU Volleyball Court, each about 1.0 mile away, give you accessible green space for weekend mornings or afternoon exercise. The Mariners' Museum Park trail system is also in the immediate orbit, adding miles of waterfront walking and cycling paths to the everyday routine.
For different buyers
Base commute and VA loan notes
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is a 16-minute drive from 809 Riverside Drive — Langley AFB and Fort Eustis are both inside 17 minutes. For senior-grade officers or E-7 and above households where BAH supports a larger footprint, this address delivers the square footage and bedroom count to house a big family comfortably, with a VA loan making the financing picture straightforward.
Room to grow
Five bedrooms and 8,298 square feet built in 2016 is the kind of combination that ends the search for families who've outgrown their current home. Everyone gets a real room, there's space for a dedicated home office or two, and the 2016 build year means you're not inheriting a long list of deferred maintenance on the systems that matter most.
More buyer questions
How far is 809 Riverside Drive from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The Langley AFB side of Joint Base Langley-Eustis is approximately 16 minutes by car, and the Fort Eustis side runs about 17 minutes — both via Route 17 or I-64 depending on the gate you're targeting.
What is the lot and property size at 809 Riverside Drive?
The home measures 8,298 square feet of interior space across a 2016 construction, with five bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms on a Riverside Drive parcel in Newport News's 23606 zip code.
Is 809 Riverside Drive in a flood zone?
Flood zone designation for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date classification.
Are there restaurants and coffee shops walkable from 809 Riverside Drive?
Yes — Regattas, Discover the Abstractions, and a Chick-fil-A are all within 0.9 miles, and Column 15 at the Mariners' is just 0.7 miles away, making it easy to walk or make a very short drive for most daily food and coffee needs.
Does 809 Riverside Drive have an HOA?
HOA status for this address should be confirmed through current public records or your agent, as community association structures can change; the sale history and disclosure documents will reflect any active association at the time of a transaction.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corridor well. Reach out to schedule a walkthrough of 809 Riverside Drive and get honest, local answers to every question on your list.
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Schools · VaHome School ScoreAssigned schools
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.
How Far Is?
Driving distance by road and typical drive time via Google Maps, to the nearest location of each.
Also nearby
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Military Commute
Drive times to nearest bases
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JBLE Langley
Air Force
32min·13.8mi
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JBLE Ft Eustis
Army
28min·16.2mi
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NSA HR
Navy
42min·26.7mi
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MARFORCOM
Marines
40min·26.2mi
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NS Norfolk
Navy
52min·31.6mi
Typical drive times from Google Maps, without live traffic. Rush hour and tunnel backups can add time.
Flood & environmentFlood risk (FEMA)
FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 510103
🌊 Flood Risk (FEMA)
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FIRM 510103
Low / Moderate Risk
FEMA flood zone
X (low to moderate risk)
Base flood elevation
Not applicable in low-risk zones
Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area; FEMA doesn’t define a BFE here.
Property elevation
33.3 ft above sea level
USGS 3DEP digital elevation model
Outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. Federal flood insurance is NOT required, though optional preferred-rate NFIP coverage is still worth considering in coastal Hampton Roads.
Data sources: Flood zone and base flood elevation come from FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer. Property elevation is sampled from a single point on the parcel using the USGS National Map elevation service — actual elevations across a single property can vary by several feet higher or lower than the figure shown. Use these numbers as a starting reference and do your own due diligence (a professional survey or elevation certificate) before relying on them for any financial, insurance, or construction decision.
Riverside is one of central Newport News's settled neighborhoods. It sits along the James River off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. That is just west of Warwick Boulevard.
$478KMedian sale · 12 mo
$223Sold $/sq ft
11dDays on market
11For sale now
$151KHH income
92.4%Owner-occupied
REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year
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
$21,030/mo
Principal & interest
$17,253
Property tax
$2,808
Home insurance
$970
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.
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:
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.
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Questions buyers ask
Is 809 Riverside Dr in a good school zone?
The assigned zones on the listing record are Riverside Elementary (VaHome School Score 2.1/10), Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle (VaHome School Score 3.9/10), Menchville (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 809 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 809 Riverside Dr a waterfront property?
Yes. The listing record shows: Bulkhead,Deep Water Access,Navigable,Riparian Rights,River,Tidal.
Does 809 Riverside Dr have an HOA?
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 809 Riverside Dr built?
It was built in 2016, per the listing record.
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Listing courtesy of Bo Parrish · Virginia Land & Homes Inc. · REIN MLS #10644764
809 Riverside Dr, Newport News, Virginia 23606 · MLS #10644764 · 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.
