Classic James River Colonial with 140 Ft of Bulkheaded Waterfront.Traditional Crown Molding,Dentil Work,Paneling,Random Width Floors,Interior Shutter,Paneled Mantels Surrounds,Built Ins and Custom Trim.It is all here and waiting for Renovation.Graceful Entrance Foyer Leads to Formal Living Room with Fireplace,Dining Room with Paneling,Dentil Work and Interior Shutters,Large Riverfront Family Room or First Floor Primary Suite with Fireplace,Paneled Study with Bookcases and Pine Paneled Office with Additional Bookshelves.Many Possibilities for this Gracious Property with Expansive Grounds Dotted with Ancient Live Oaks, Boxwoods and Figs.All this Waiting for a New Chapter.
For sale
$1,300,000
409 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
5beds
3,093sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.76 Acres Lot
$1,274,600 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bulkheaded waterfrontCustom trimAncient live oaksBuilt insDentil workLarge riverfront family roomDining room with paneling
- 190 days |
- 1,296 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 04:17pm
Listed by:
Bo Parrish,
Virginia Land & Homes Inc. 757-873-2220
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10601529
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Spare Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas, Wood, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: 220 V Elec, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Tagged Fixtures, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,093 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Att 1 Car, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Tagged Items
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Decorative,Fenced
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, Deep Water Access, Riparian Rights, River Front, Tidal
- Frontage length: 140
Lot
- Size: 0.76 Acres
- Dimensions: 157 x 237 x 140 x 295
Details
- Parcel number: 265000204
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brandon Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newport News
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $420/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,079,200
- Annual tax amount: $12,390
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
Estimated market value
$1,274,600
$1.21M - $1.34M
$3,446/mo
Price history
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,882 +4% | $1,079,200 +2.8% |
| 2025 | $12,390 | $1,050,000 |
| 2024 | $12,390 +9.6% | $1,050,000 +6.2% |
| 2022 | $11,309 +0% | $988,900 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $11,304 +3.9% | $914,900 |
| 2020 | $10,875 +0% | $914,900 +4% |
| 2018 | $10,872 | $879,700 |
| 2017 | $10,872 +7.8% | $879,700 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $10,085 +0.1% | $815,600 |
| 2015 | $10,079 | $815,600 |
| 2014 | $10,079 +7.9% | $815,600 |
| 2013 | $9,341 | $815,600 -4% |
| 2012 | $9,341 -8.1% | $849,200 -8.1% |
| 2011 | $10,166 | $924,200 |
| 2010 | $10,166 -12.5% | $924,200 -12.5% |
| 2009 | $11,622 -13.7% | $1,056,500 -13.7% |
| 2008 | $13,470 | $1,224,500 |
| 2007 | $13,470 +10.6% | $1,224,500 +20.7% |
| 2006 | $12,175 +32.7% | $1,014,600 +37.2% |
| 2005 | $9,172 +12.7% | $739,700 +15.5% |
| 2004 | $8,137 +7.1% | $640,700 +7.1% |
| 2003 | $7,595 +8.2% | $598,000 +8.2% |
| 2002 | $7,017 +15.6% | $552,500 +12.9% |
| 2001 | $6,070 | $489,500 |
| 2000 | $6,070 | $489,500 |
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Est. payment
$7,565/mo
Principal & interest
$6503
Property taxes
$1062
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Brandon Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Homer L. Hines Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Warwick High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hilton Elementary
- Middle: Homer L. Hines Middle
- High: Warwick
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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