Riverside Homes for Sale in Newport News, VA
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. It sits next to historic Hilton Village and is positioned near Riverside Regional Medical Center and Christopher Newport University. Housing here includes mid-century ranch and Cape Cod homes on generous lots, transitioning to colonials and waterfront residences as the streets approach the river. Many of the homes closest to the water feature expansive decks, large windows, and private docks or piers that take advantage of the James River frontage. Mature, tree-lined streets run through much of the neighborhood.
8 homes for sale in Riverside right now.
8
Active Listings
$717,400
Median List Price
$232
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
53
Avg. Days on Market
7d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Riverside.
$2,145,000
601 Riverside DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$805,000
1211 Scottland TER, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$775,000
700 Riverside DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$739,900
117 Dogwood DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$694,900
121 Parkway DR #B, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$475,000
125 Tipton Road RD, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$475,000
82 Lakeside DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$444,900
309 Mimosa DR, NEWPORTNEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
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Living in Riverside
Day-to-day life in Riverside is shaped by the river and the green space that surrounds it. The Mariners' Museum and Park, one of the largest privately funded parks in the country, sits at the neighborhood's doorstep, with the five-mile Noland Trail looping the wooded shoreline of Mariners' Lake for walking, running, and cycling. Historic Hilton Village along Warwick Boulevard offers a walkable stretch of independent shops, cafes, casual restaurants, and a community theater, while the broader Warwick and Jefferson Avenue corridors add everyday grocery, retail, and dining options. The neighborhood's location is a practical one for the Peninsula's major employers: Riverside Regional Medical Center is nearby on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News Shipbuilding lies to the south, and NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab are a short drive away. Commuters reach the rest of Hampton Roads via I-64, with Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard providing direct north-south routes through the city, and Christopher Newport University anchors much of the area's cultural and athletic calendar just minutes away.
Riverside is a built-out, established neighborhood rather than a new-construction area, with much of its housing stock dating to the mid-20th century and a smaller set of newer or substantially renovated homes near the water. The mix of ranch, Cape Cod, and colonial styles, combined with rarer James River waterfront and water-view properties, creates a range of options that turn over at a steady pace. Activity tends to be supported by the neighborhood's central Peninsula location, walkability to Hilton Village, access to the Mariners' Museum and Noland Trail, and proximity to large employers like Riverside Health, the shipyard, and the area's research institutions. Waterfront and water-access homes are the most limited segment and typically draw the strongest interest when they become available.
Listings & market data updated June 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
Riverside real estate FAQ
Where exactly is the Riverside neighborhood in Newport News?+
Riverside sits in central Newport News (ZIP 23606) along and near the James River, just off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and west of Warwick Boulevard. It is near Riverside Regional Medical Center and a short distance from Christopher Newport University and historic Hilton Village.
What kinds of homes are in Riverside?+
The neighborhood is built out with established mid-20th-century housing, primarily ranch-style and Cape Cod homes on mature lots. Closer to the James River the styles shift toward colonials and waterfront residences, some with decks, large windows, and private docks or piers.
Which schools is Riverside zoned for?+
Homes in Riverside are served by Newport News City Public Schools. The area is generally zoned for Riverside Elementary School on Country Club Road, Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, and Warwick High School. Always verify the current zoning for a specific address with NNPS, and review ratings on GreatSchools.
Is Riverside a waterfront neighborhood?+
Part of it is. Streets nearer the James River include waterfront and water-view homes, some with docks and piers, while the interior of the neighborhood is set back from the water on tree-lined residential streets. Direct waterfront properties are the most limited part of the local inventory.
What is there to do near Riverside?+
The Mariners' Museum and Park is right next door, offering exhibits and the five-mile Noland Trail around Mariners' Lake. Historic Hilton Village on Warwick Boulevard adds independent shops, restaurants, and a community theater, and Christopher Newport University hosts cultural and athletic events nearby.
How is the commute from Riverside?+
Riverside's central location gives quick access to I-64 and to Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard, the city's main north-south corridors. Riverside Regional Medical Center is nearby on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, and Newport News Shipbuilding, NASA Langley Research Center, and Jefferson Lab are all within a reasonable drive.
About Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span from historic Hilton Village's English-Tudor cottages (23601) to brand-new construction in Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point (23606), to affordable family homes in Denbigh and Riverside (23608). As one of the longest cities in the U.S. — stretching over 30 miles along the James River — Newport News effectively contains three distinct real estate markets: the lower peninsula (23601-23607) closer to Hampton and Williamsburg, with established neighborhoods and pre-war homes; the middle peninsula (23608, 23606) with modern subdivisions and Oyster Point's office park; and the upper peninsula (23602, 23603) closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. Newport News' biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding — Virginia's largest industrial employer, building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Fort Eustis portion) is also in Newport News. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High, with Menchville historically among the top performers. Median home prices run $250K-$450K with select luxury inventory in Riverside and Port Warwick exceeding $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh every 5 minutes from the REIN feed.
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