Newly Priced! This stunning solid granite Colonial home, built in 1930, offers timeless elegance and modern upgrades. With 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 150 feet of deep-water access to the Elizabeth River, this property is a rare find. The over half-acre lot features a solid granite seawall, in-ground pool (new liner 2019, programmable pump), bocce court, poolside patio with pergola, and a vinyl privacy fence. A two-car detached garage, accessory shed, well, and sprinkler system add convenience. Inside, enjoy a professional kitchen with a 5-ft fridge/freezer, 48" Thor stove & hood, granite counters, and bar with an ice maker. Water views fill most rooms, enhanced by beautiful light fixtures, two large fireplaces, a sunroom, and a partial basement. Climate control includes 3 zones, new mini-split (2022), and updated HVAC (2022). Rehab tax credit (-$2,400/yr) until 6/30/27. No flood insurance required!
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$700,000
245 Riverside Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23707
5beds
4,574sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.52 Acres Lot
$722,700 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$3,691 Estimated rent
Home value
$722,700
$600,000 - $874,000
$3,691/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 27, 2025 at 06:00am
Listed by:
Sara Dunbar,
Redfin Corporation 703-665-6665
Bought with:
Sara Dunbar
Redfin Corporation
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10571620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump W/A, Natural Gas, Radiator
Cooling
- 16+ SEER A/C, Heat Pump W/A, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,574 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Det 2 Car, 4 Space, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Inground Sprinkler, Irrigation Control
- Pool features: In Ground, Association
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Deep Water, Deep Water Access, Navigable Water, River Front, Tidal
- Frontage length: 150
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 03650230
- Zoning: UR
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Metal,Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portsmouth
- Subdivision: Waterview
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Pool
Price history
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,826 +3% | $636,290 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $7,597 +0.7% | $607,730 +4.7% |
| 2022 | $7,543 +4.6% | $580,260 +4.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Waterview
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10John Tyler Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Churchland Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Churchland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waterview Elementary
- Middle: Churchland Middle
- High: Churchland
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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- Virginia
- Portsmouth City
- Portsmouth
- 23707
- Waterview
- 245 Riverside Dr