Dreams of waterfront sunset views can now be your reality. Rare opportunity to find a cleared lot on Riverside Drive to build your dream home. This .92-acre waterfront homesite offers approximately 99 feet of frontage on the James River with deep-water, navigable access in the Newport News’ coveted Riverside neighborhood. Pier permit is approved, and pier construction may begin once your home floor plan is approved. New wooden steps lead toward the shoreline, where sweeping river views create exceptional setting for your custom retreat. Enjoy a premier location near James River Country Club, Riverside’s private neighborhood beach, and scenic 5-mile Noland Trail. Less than a mile from Mariners’ Museum and close to Virginia Living Museum. The property is near the Lions Bridge, located at the mouth of the Noland Trail. Martha’s Way boardwalk, overlook platforms with benches. Bring your builder and create a distinctive waterfront home in one of the area’s most desirable settings.
Lot/land
$1,400,000
803 Riverside Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
--beds
--baths
0.92Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
0.92 Acres Lot
$1,152,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping river viewsWaterfront sunset viewsDeep-water navigable access
- 10 days |
- 497 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Deborah Warren,
Liz Moore & Associates LLC 757-873-2707
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10647944
Facts & features
Interior
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Fencing: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Navigable Water, River Front
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level, .51 to 1.0 Acre
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 250000114
- Zoning: R1
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverside
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $901,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,782
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,152,200
Estimated sales range
$991,000 - $1.31M
Rent Zestimate®
$3,266/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,782 -11.8% | $901,300 -13% |
| 2025 | $12,221 | $1,035,700 |
| 2024 | $12,221 +9.7% | $1,035,700 +5.9% |
| 2022 | $11,138 +0% | $978,400 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $11,133 +5% | $900,900 |
| 2020 | $10,600 +0% | $900,900 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $10,597 | $857,200 |
| 2017 | $10,597 +8.4% | $857,200 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $9,774 +0.1% | $790,100 |
| 2015 | $9,768 | $790,100 |
| 2014 | $9,768 +7.6% | $790,100 |
| 2013 | $9,079 | $790,100 -4.3% |
| 2012 | $9,079 -8.7% | $825,400 -8.7% |
| 2011 | $9,943 | $903,900 |
| 2010 | $9,943 -13.3% | $903,900 -13.3% |
| 2009 | $11,465 -17% | $1,042,300 -17% |
| 2008 | $13,808 | $1,255,300 |
| 2007 | $13,808 -0.1% | $1,255,300 +9% |
| 2006 | $13,816 +26.8% | $1,151,300 +31% |
| 2005 | $10,897 +14.5% | $878,800 +17.2% |
| 2004 | $9,521 +11.3% | $749,700 +11.3% |
| 2003 | $8,552 +15.4% | $673,400 +15.4% |
| 2002 | $7,408 +18.6% | $583,300 +15.8% |
| 2001 | $6,245 | $503,600 |
| 2000 | $6,245 | $503,600 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Riverside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Riverside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Menchville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riverside Elementary
- Middle: Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
- High: Menchville
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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