Rare opportunity to own a brick duplex with water views in the desirable Waterview neighborhood. Ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income—live in one unit and rent the other. Property includes a waterfront strip of land across the street on a finger of the Elizabeth River, offering beautiful views and added value. Each spacious unit features a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, full bath, sunroom, and classic wood floors. Large, shared backyard. Upstairs unit leased to long-term tenant through March 2027 for stable income; downstairs unit currently month-to-month, offering flexibility for owner occupancy or new tenant placement. Excellent income-producing property in established waterfront community near bases, interstates, dining, and shopping.
For sale
$420,000
215 Riverside Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707
6beds
2baths
2,600sqft
Duplex
Built in 1951
-- sqft lot
$419,000 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 49 days |
- 860 |
- 49 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Henri Ellis,
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. 757-481-3710
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10634191
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Features
- Fencing: Partial,Privacy,Wood
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Front, Tidal
- Frontage length: 50'
Lot
- Dimensions: 50' x 123' x 82' x 123'
Details
- Parcel number: 03650320
- Zoning: UR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Waterview
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $324,780
- Annual tax amount: $4,027
- Date on market: 5/11/2026
Estimated market value
$419,000
$398,000 - $440,000
$1,822/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,027 +4.5% | $324,780 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $3,852 +4.2% | $313,210 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $3,698 +5.3% | $295,840 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $3,510 +6.1% | $270,030 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $3,310 +2.5% | $254,590 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $3,227 | $248,260 |
| 2018 | $3,227 | $248,260 |
| 2017 | $3,227 +31.9% | $248,260 +2.4% |
| 2016 | $2,447 -19% | $242,480 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $3,021 +2.8% | $232,410 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $2,940 | $231,520 |
| 2013 | $2,940 | $231,520 |
| 2012 | $2,940 -2.4% | $231,520 -2.4% |
| 2011 | $3,013 +2.4% | $237,280 |
| 2010 | $2,942 -17.5% | $237,280 -17.5% |
| 2009 | $3,564 -0.2% | $287,440 -2.6% |
| 2008 | $3,570 +0.3% | $295,050 +4.4% |
| 2007 | $3,561 +9.8% | $282,620 +18.5% |
| 2006 | $3,243 +25.5% | $238,460 +32.8% |
| 2005 | $2,585 +13.1% | $179,510 +13.9% |
| 2004 | $2,285 +9.5% | $157,590 +7.2% |
| 2003 | $2,087 +4.3% | $146,960 +4.3% |
| 2002 | $2,000 +16.7% | $140,870 +16.7% |
| 2001 | $1,713 | $120,670 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Waterview
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10John Tyler Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Churchland Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Churchland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waterview Elementary
- Middle: Churchland Middle
- High: Churchland
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- Virginia
- Portsmouth City
- Portsmouth
- 23707
- Waterview
- 215 Riverside Dr




