Riverside Homes for Sale in Newport News, VA
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. It is next to historic Hilton Village. Riverside Regional Medical Center is near. So is Christopher Newport University. Housing includes mid-century ranch and Cape Cod homes on big lots. Closer to the river, the styles shift to colonials and homes on the water. Many of the homes closest to the water have big decks, large windows, and private docks or piers. Those make the most of the James River frontage. Mature, tree-lined streets run through much of the neighborhood.
9 homes for sale in Riverside right now.
9
Active Listings
$715,000
Median List Price
$233
Avg. $ / Sq. Ft.
32
Avg. Days on Market
16d ago
Newest Listing
Live from the REIN MLS, refreshed continuously. Stats reflect active for-sale inventory in Riverside.
Neighborhood22
Sold · last 12 mo
$477,500
Median sale price
$223
Median sold $/sq ft
11
Median days on market
$3,200,000
309 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$1,400,000
803 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$1,150,000
812 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$989,000
1202 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$715,000
1211 Scottland TER, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$619,999
303 Parkway DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$605,000
121 Parkway DR #B, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$429,900
309 Mimosa DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
Newport News, Virginia 23606
$3,300
7 Sir Francis Wyatt PL, NEWPORT NEWS 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 around it. The Mariners' Museum and Park sits at the neighborhood's doorstep. It is one of the largest privately funded parks in the country. The five-mile Noland Trail loops the wooded shore of Mariners' Lake. It is good for walks, runs, and bike rides. Historic Hilton Village along Warwick Boulevard offers a walkable stretch of local shops and cafes. It has casual places to eat and a community theater too. The wider Warwick and Jefferson Avenue strips add daily grocery, retail, and dining. This spot works well for the Peninsula's major employers. Riverside Regional Medical Center is near on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. Newport News Shipbuilding lies to the south. NASA Langley Research Center and Jefferson Lab are a short drive away. I-64 leads to the rest of Hampton Roads. Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard give direct north-south routes through the city. Christopher Newport University is just minutes away. It anchors much of the area's arts and sports events.
Riverside is a built-out, settled neighborhood, not a new-build area. Much of its housing dates to the mid-20th century. A smaller set of newer or heavily renovated homes sits near the water. The mix of ranch, Cape Cod, and colonial styles gives a range of options. Rarer James River waterfront and water-view homes add to that. They turn over at a steady pace. Activity tends to be supported by the central Peninsula spot and the walk to Hilton Village. Access to the Mariners' Museum and Noland Trail helps. So does being close to big employers like Riverside Health, the shipyard, and the area's research centers. Waterfront and water-access homes are the most limited segment. They typically draw the strongest interest when they come up.
What Riverside homes actually sell for
Computed from REIN MLS closed sales over the trailing 12 months — updates with every MLS sync, not a third-party monthly aggregate.
$477,500
Median sale price · 12 mo
22 closed sales
$223
Median sold $ / sq ft
closed sales with recorded sq ft
11 days
Median days on market
for homes that closed
$3K–$3.2M
Active listing range
9 on the market today
| Property type | Sold · 12 mo | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached homes | 22 | $477,500 |
Source: REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 months, computed by VaHome.
Recently sold in Riverside
The latest 10 closings from the REIN MLS. Each opens the home's full sold record.
82 Lakeside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,100 sqft
$469,500
Sold Sep 2026
239 Shoe LN, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
3 bd · 2.2 ba · 2,601 sqft
$450,000
Sold Sep 2026
700 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
5 bd · 4.1 ba · 3,774 sqft
$700,000
Sold Aug 2026
802 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
4 bd · 3.1 ba · 4,002 sqft
$1,358,000
Sold Aug 2026
57 Lakeside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,603 sqft
$431,000
Sold Aug 2026
809 Riverside DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
5 bd · 6.2 ba · 8,298 sqft
$3,325,000
Sold Aug 2026
319 Mistletoe DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
5 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,349 sqft
$460,000
Sold Jul 2026
125 Tipton RD, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$485,000
Sold Jul 2026
320 Parkway DR, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
4 bd · 2.1 ba · 2,560 sqft
$615,000
Sold Jul 2026
223 Shoe LN, NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
5 bd · 3.1 ba · 3,031 sqft
$500,000
Sold Jul 2026
What buyers should know
Neutral counts from the 47 Riverside homes VaHome has mapped against federal and state hazard layers — shown the same way for every neighborhood.
0%
of mapped homes sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones
X · 47
0 of 49
mapped homes inside a Navy jet-noise (AICUZ) contour
Every VaHome listing shows its exact noise zone and Accident Potential Zone.
Zone NONE
hurricane evacuation zone
Va. Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone.
Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · U.S. Navy AICUZ via city GIS · Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management.
Census profile of the Riverside area
$150,743
Median household income
45.3
Median age
92.4%
Owner-occupied households
63.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024), census-tract level for the Riverside area. Shown identically for every neighborhood.
Bases & commutes
Straight-line distances from the center of Riverside. Every listing page shows live drive times with traffic.
Listings & market data updated September 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. It runs along and near the James River. That is just off J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and west of Warwick Boulevard. Riverside Regional Medical Center is near. Christopher Newport University and historic Hilton Village are a short way off.
What kinds of homes are in Riverside?+
The neighborhood is built out with settled mid-20th-century homes. Most are ranch-style and Cape Cod homes on mature lots. Closer to the James River, the styles shift toward colonials and homes on the water. Some have 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 come next. Always verify the current zoning for a specific address with NNPS. Review ratings on GreatSchools too.
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. The interior of the neighborhood is set back from the water on tree-lined streets. Direct waterfront homes are the most limited part of the local supply.
What is there to do near Riverside?+
The Mariners' Museum and Park is right next door. It has exhibits to see. Its five-mile Noland Trail loops around Mariners' Lake. Historic Hilton Village on Warwick Boulevard adds local shops, places to eat, and a community theater. Christopher Newport University hosts arts and sports events near by.
How is the commute from Riverside?+
Riverside's central spot gives quick reach to I-64. Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard, the city's main north-south roads, are close too. Riverside Regional Medical Center is near on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. Newport News Shipbuilding, NASA Langley Research Center, and Jefferson Lab are all not far by car.
About Newport News
Homes for sale in Newport News, VA span a wide range. Historic Hilton Village in 23601 has English-Tudor cottages. Port Warwick and City Center at Oyster Point in 23606 have brand-new homes. Denbigh and Riverside in 23608 have lower-priced homes. Newport News is one of the longest cities in the U.S. It runs more than 30 miles along the James River. That gives it three distinct real estate markets. The lower end, ZIPs 23601-23607, sits closer to Hampton and Williamsburg. It has established neighborhoods and pre-war homes. The middle, ZIPs 23608 and 23606, has modern neighborhoods and the Oyster Point office park. The upper end, ZIPs 23602 and 23603, sits closer to Williamsburg and the Mariners' Museum. The biggest employer is Huntington Ingalls Industries / Newport News Shipbuilding. It is Virginia's largest industrial employer. It builds U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Joint Base Langley-Eustis is also in Newport News, on the Fort Eustis side. Public schools include Menchville High, Heritage High, Denbigh High, and Warwick High. Menchville has long ranked near the top. Median home prices run $250K-$450K. Select luxury homes in Riverside and Port Warwick top $700K. The Newport News MLS listings below refresh every 2 minutes from the REIN feed.
Schools serving Newport News
Browse Newport News homes by NNPS attendance zone. Zoning is assigned by address and can change — always confirm a specific home’s zoned schools with the school division.
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