Welcome to 701 River Road! This stunning Colonial home offers sweeping views of the James River and features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an immaculate kitchen, formal living and dining spaces, sunroom, large den, laundry room with an abundance of storage, attached garage, and more. Outside you’ll find a beautiful patio overlooking the water with a salt water hot tub, greenhouse, storage shed with electrical, outdoor shower, sprinkler system, and fenced backyard. Updates in the last four years include: new bulkhead, new HVAC, new tankless water heater, new PVC fence, full kitchen and laundry room renovations, downstairs bathroom renovation, and so much more. Enjoy the beautiful view and easy living this property offers while still being in the heart of Newport News. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to own a spectacular waterfront home on the James!
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$975,000
701 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
3beds
2,238sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,006,600 Zestimate®
$436/sqft
$2,534 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,006,600
$956,000 - $1.07M
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Listed by:
Adam Triplett 757-879-0487,
Garrett Realty Partners
Bought with:
Non-Member Non-Member
Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service
Source: WMLS,MLS#: 2501693
Originating MLS: Williamsburg MLS
Originating MLS: Williamsburg MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,238 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Waterfront features: Navigable Water, River Front, River Access
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 265.000114
- Zoning description: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newport News
- Subdivision: Brandon Heights
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple,Individuals
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2025 | Sold | $975,000$436/sqft |
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| 6/3/2025 | Pending sale | $975,000$436/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Contingent | $975,000$436/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+41.3%$436/sqft |
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| 6/1/2021 | Sold | $690,000-2.8%$308/sqft |
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| 5/3/2021 | Contingent | $710,000$317/sqft |
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| 3/17/2021 | Price change | $710,000-2.1%$317/sqft |
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| 1/8/2021 | Price change | $725,000-6.5%$324/sqft |
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| 11/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $775,000+43.5%$346/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Sold | $540,000-9.8%$241/sqft |
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| 3/19/2019 | Price change | $599,000-2.8%$268/sqft |
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| 1/17/2019 | Listed for sale | $616,000-4.6%$275/sqft |
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| 1/17/2019 | Listing removed | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 12/13/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,500+4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 6/10/2017 | Listing removed | $646,000$289/sqft |
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| 5/27/2017 | Price change | $646,000-1.5%$289/sqft |
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| 3/14/2017 | Price change | $656,000-1.5%$293/sqft |
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| 1/23/2017 | Price change | $666,000-2.9%$298/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Listing removed | $2,400-7.7%$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2016 | Listed for sale | $686,000+7.9%$307/sqft |
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| 12/4/2013 | Listing removed | $636,000$284/sqft |
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| 7/5/2013 | Listing removed | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 7/4/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,600$1/sqft |
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| 7/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $636,000+3.2%$284/sqft |
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| 3/3/2009 | Sold | $616,000-30.8%$275/sqft |
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| 5/26/2008 | Listing removed | $890,000$398/sqft |
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| 4/22/2008 | Listed for sale | $890,000$398/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,024 +16.3% | $921,800 +14.8% |
| 2025 | $9,477 | $803,100 |
| 2024 | $9,477 +18% | $803,100 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $8,033 +0.1% | $754,400 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $8,028 +4% | $646,400 |
| 2020 | $7,717 +0% | $646,400 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $7,714 | $620,900 |
| 2017 | $7,714 +8% | $620,900 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $7,144 +0.1% | $574,500 |
| 2015 | $7,138 | $574,500 |
| 2014 | $7,138 +8.3% | $574,500 |
| 2013 | $6,588 | $574,500 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $6,588 -8.3% | $598,900 -8.3% |
| 2011 | $7,185 | $653,200 |
| 2010 | $7,185 -12.8% | $653,200 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $8,239 -18.6% | $749,000 -18.6% |
| 2008 | $10,127 | $920,600 |
| 2007 | $10,127 +11% | $920,600 +21.1% |
| 2006 | $9,126 +34.3% | $760,500 +38.8% |
| 2005 | $6,795 +13.5% | $548,000 +16.2% |
| 2004 | $5,987 +7.5% | $471,400 +7.5% |
| 2003 | $5,570 +8.9% | $438,600 +8.9% |
| 2002 | $5,113 +16.3% | $402,600 +13.5% |
| 2001 | $4,397 | $354,600 |
| 2000 | $4,397 | $354,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brandon Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Homer L. Hines Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Warwick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hilton
- Middle: Homer L. Hines
- High: Warwick
Source: WMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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