Outstanding real waterfront estate on big Back River! You can look from the oceanfront to the Mountains of Virginia and not find a better home, location, views and amenities! Approx 4200 sf, 1st and 2nd floor master bedrooms! Walls of windows, private pier, deck, boat lifts, in-ground pool, big outdoor living spaces!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.67 acresLot Size
$336Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kyle Hause• Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.
Willow Oaks, located between Mercury Boulevard and Interstate 64, is a residential and suburban Hampton neighborhood with curving, tree-lined streets and mid-century ranch homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mercury Blvd corridor near Coliseum Central, where big-box storefronts, casual eateries, and hotel marquees set a busy, car-forward rhythm. Local pillars nearby include the American Theatre, the Virginia Air & Space Science Center, and the Hampton Coliseum for concerts and community events. Side streets feel quieter, with deep setbacks and mature canopy giving blocks a settled look. Daily routines often orbit shopping plazas and the Hampton Roads Convention Center, while waterfront escapes sit a short drive away at Sandy Bottom Nature Park.
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Market insights
70 Old Meribeth Rd · $1,395,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,395,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,132. (77% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Backup generator
Ceiling fans
Electric vehicle charging station
Garage door opener
Jetted tub
Security system
Bar
Gas fireplace
Double sink in primary bath
Permanent attic stairs
Skylights
Walk-in attic
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
First-floor master bedroom
Additional upstairs bedrooms
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bath with double sink and jetted tub
Kitchen
Gas range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Pantry
Breakfast area
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer and dryer hookups
Main-floor laundry
Utility room
Flooring
Ceramic flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Forced hot air
Natural gas heating
Two-zone heating
Central air
Two-zone cooling
Exterior features
Located on a cul-de-sac
Deck
Gazebo
Patio
Inground sprinkler system
In-ground pool
River view
Waterfront with dock, boat lift and bulkhead, deep water and navigable access, riparian rights
Home design
Detached single-family home
Craftsman and ranch style
Two stories
Two living levels
Storage shed on property
Main-floor bedroom and full bathroom (in-law suite possible)
Entry includes foyer and porch
Parking
Attached garage (oversized) with space for 2 cars
Approximately 603 sq ft garage
Off-street parking
Driveway parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Brick siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Crawlspace and slab foundation
Built with durable exterior materials
Utilities
City/County water
City/County sewer
HOA & community
No HOA fees indicated
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The best buy on a Waterfront Estate on the Peninsula! Beautiful and well-appointed home with manicured lot boasts a beautiful interior w/ approx 4,200 square feet and 1st & 2nd floor en-suites, for a total of 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Outdoor amenities include an in-ground 40' saltwater pool, pergola, 300' pier, dock, & boat lift. Long circular driveway leads to a side load 2-car garage. Home is situated on a high dry, bulk headed, cul-de-sac lot with 175' of water frontage on the Back River. Your retreat awaits!
REINMLS #10396763
Aug 16, 2021
Listed
$895,000
$216/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2014
Sold
$720,000
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 2000
Sold
$380,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1989
Sold
$120,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,607 (+11.0%)
$357,700 + $768,600
$1,126,300
2024
$11,353 (−0.1%)
$357,500 + $748,400
$1,105,900
2023
$11,365 (+8.5%)
$266,700 + $720,500
$987,200
2022
$10,478 (+14.1%)
$266,700 + $713,000
$979,700
2021
$9,180 (+1.1%)
$246,200 + $641,800
$888,000
2020
$9,077 (−1.6%)
$225,700 + $514,600
$740,300
2019
$9,224 (+3.4%)
$225,700 + $506,300
$732,000
2018
$8,924
$225,700 + $486,400
$712,100
2017
$8,924
$225,700 + $486,400
$712,100
2016
$8,924
$225,700 + $486,400
$712,100
2015
$8,924 (+0.1%)
$225,700 + $486,400
$712,100
2014
$8,913 (+146.3%)
$225,700 + $486,400
$712,100
2013
$3,619
$225,700 + $486,400
$712,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,147
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,147
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hampton
APN
8004712
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Redfin Estimate for 70 Old Meribeth Rd
$1,381,537
$13K under list price of $1.40M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $345K to $458K.