Riverview
Marinas and large park within neighborhood boundaries
Riverview is divided in half by the 246-acre Riverview Farm Park. Children can touch plants, smell them and witness pollination at the Grin and Grow Garden before exploring the Fantasy Farm Playground or practicing at the skatepark. The park also has a full-size soccer field for tournaments and practice. There are two marinas within the neighborhood, Deep Creek Landing Marina and the Menchville Marina, where residents can launch boats and kayaks to fish and cruise through the water. Deep Creek is a waterman’s area, so people fishing or crabbing are a common sight during the appropriate season.Homes with river access and wide range of styles
There is a wide range of housing styles, from ranch-styles to Colonial Revival to Dutch Revival to new traditional homes built in the early 2000s. With a median price of $350,000, most homes fall between $250,000 and $500,000, but riverfront properties tend to be over $800,000 with personal docks leading to the Warwick River. “People like it here because of the river access,” Harney says. “And the homes offer much variety.” There are a few ponds within the neighborhood, offshoots of Deep Creek, itself an offshoot of Warwick River. These areas may include HOAs.Spring festivals and local wildlife
Riverview has one church within neighborhood boundaries, the Menchville Baptist Church, and several in the surrounding communities. Menchville Baptist Church has a Spring Fest in April with games, inflatable rides and food trucks that residents can partake in. At the Virginia Living Museum, over 240 animals are showcased every day, for visitors can learn more about the wildlife that fills Virginia.Lions, seafood and a mile to the mall
Just to the north of the neighborhood, Oyster Point Plaza Shopping Center has a Food Lion for groceries and a few restaurants such as Bonefish Grill to have the bonefish signature pasta, with artichokes and choice of Atlantic salmon or jumbo shrimp. About a mile and a half north, the Patrick Henry Mall has over 120 stores including JC Penney and Aeropostale.Next door neighbors with the high school
Students in the neighborhood can begin at either Richard T. Yates or B.C. Charles Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade. The schools earn a C and C-plus from Niche respectively. Students can then move to Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle, with a C-plus for Niche, for sixth through eighth grade before attending Menchville High. Menchville offers Advanced Placement courses to students and is just outside neighborhood boundaries, so traffic could get backed up around the time school is starting and ending. The high school earns a B from Niche.Amtrak to the south and local highway to the north
Riverview has no public transportation within its boundaries, but residents can travel to the Newport News Train station for the Amtrak station. U.S. Route 60, or Warwick Boulevard, is an east-west local highway that crosses all of Virginia and is to the north of the neighborhood.Important to Know
The James River Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently undergoing construction and is expected to be completed in 2026. Large construction vehicles may be found along Riverview Parkway and Flax Mill Road throughout the length of the project. Riverview also receives a crime score of 2 from the CAP Index.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marshall Toney
Marshall Toney
eXp Williamsburg, LLC
(757) 997-6182
236 Total Sales
1 in Riverview
$810,000 Price
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Sam Jennings
Sam Jennings
EXP Realty LLC
(757) 906-3916
145 Total Sales
4 in Riverview
$310K - $539K Price Range
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Kara Evalenko
Kara Evalenko
Real Broker LLC
(757) 908-3673
127 Total Sales
1 in Riverview
$500,000 Price
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Jay Hassell
Jay Hassell
Keller Williams Town Center
(757) 799-1473
181 Total Sales
1 in Riverview
$340,000 Price
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Nichole Harrison
Nichole Harrison
Prodigy Realty
(757) 231-9083
165 Total Sales
1 in Riverview
$318,000 Price
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Jamie Shannon
Jamie Shannon
eXp Realty LLC
(757) 330-4285
85 Total Sales
1 in Riverview
$415,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Kiln Creek Park
Nicewood Park
Riverview Farm Park
Colony Pines Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Harwood's Mill Park
Mariners' Museum and Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverview, Newport News sell after 137 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverview, Newport News over the last 12 months is $350,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$378,782
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$299,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$149,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
94
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,210
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,152
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,923
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,102
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,516
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.6%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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