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Portsmouth › CRADOCK › 108 Channing Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10636664 · record updated Jul 1, 2026 · synced every 5 min · your inquiry is never resold
108 Channing AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23702 - Main photo
$250,000
$139 / sqft · est. $1,584/mo →
5beds
1baths
1,800sqft
3days on market

108 Channing Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23702

SoldResidential · built 1951 · CRADOCK

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome to 108 Channing Avenue! This adorable, updated Cape Cod home is located in the heart of Portsmouth's Cradock Neighborhood and it's move-in ready. 3 bedrooms downstairs, 2 bedrooms/office/bonus rooms located upstairs. The backyard is fenced and there's a large shed. Convenient to interstates, military installations, the shipyard, shopping, and dining.

Listing courtesy of Marvella Rodgers · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10636664

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

108 Channing Ave is a four-bedroom, mid-century home in Portsmouth, Virginia, sitting just four minutes from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. At 1,800 square feet on a residential lot, it offers solid bones, a practical layout, and unbeatable proximity to two major military installations.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 108 Channing Ave apart is its rare combination of space and location. Four bedrooms in a 1,951-built home give you room to spread out, while a four-minute drive to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and six minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth makes the daily commute almost a non-factor. Paradise Creek Nature Park is literally a two-minute walk away — that kind of green space access is genuinely hard to find this close to base.

CRADOCK and the Portsmouth real estate market

108 Channing Ave sits in a residential pocket of Portsmouth, Virginia — a city with deep maritime roots, a revitalized waterfront downtown, and a tight-knit community feel that larger Hampton Roads cities can't quite replicate. The streets around Channing Ave are quiet and established, lined with mid-century homes that reflect the neighborhood's post-war character. Portsmouth has been quietly building momentum, with investment flowing into its historic Olde Towne district, its ferry connection to Norfolk's waterfront, and its parks and recreation infrastructure. For residents of 108 Channing Ave, that means you get the calm of a residential neighborhood with easy access to everything the broader Hampton Roads region offers. The city is home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — the oldest and largest naval shipyard in the United States — which anchors the local economy and gives the area a strong sense of civic identity. Whether you're drawn to the waterfront, the history, or simply the practicality of living close to work, Portsmouth delivers a lifestyle that feels both grounded and genuinely livable.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from 108 Channing Ave. Food Lion is under a mile away, and the Scott Center Annex Commissary — a major perk for military families — is just 0.7 miles out. For a quick bite, Vietnam 81 Restaurant and Geraldine's Kitchen are both within 0.6 miles, and Burger King is just a bit further. Dunkin' is 0.7 miles away when you need a morning coffee run. Planet Fitness is 0.8 miles out for workouts, and Paradise Creek Nature Park is a short 0.2-mile walk — perfect for morning walks or an afternoon outdoors. Afton Square park rounds out the green space options at 0.3 miles.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard and six minutes to USCG Base Portsmouth — it doesn't get much more convenient than that. The Scott Center Annex Commissary is 0.7 miles away, and a VA loan can make ownership here very accessible. With four bedrooms, there's room for the whole family to settle in and actually feel at home between deployments and duty rotations.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 108 Channing Ave offers a lot of practical advantages. Four bedrooms give you flexibility — a home office, a guest room, or space to grow into. The 1951 construction means solid mid-century bones, and the location in Portsmouth puts you close to parks, grocery stores, and two military installations without the price tag of trendier zip codes.

More buyer questions

How far is 108 Channing Ave from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately four minutes by car from 108 Channing Ave, making it one of the closest residential options to the shipyard in the area. The short commute is one of the property's standout practical advantages.

How far is 108 Channing Ave from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is about six minutes by car from 108 Channing Ave. Both major installations in the area are reachable in under ten minutes, which is a genuine convenience for active-duty personnel.

Is 108 Channing Ave in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for 108 Channing Ave is available in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data for the property's exact parcel. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing flood insurance options with your agent.

What parks are near 108 Channing Ave?

Paradise Creek Nature Park is just 0.2 miles away — essentially a short walk from the front door. Afton Square and Paradise Creek park are both within 0.3 miles, giving you multiple green space options right in the neighborhood.

Can I use a VA loan to purchase 108 Channing Ave?

Yes — 108 Channing Ave is a standard residential property and is eligible for VA loan financing for qualified buyers. A VA loan can offer significant advantages, including no down payment requirement, so it's worth exploring if you have military service eligibility.

Curious whether 108 Channing Ave is the right fit for your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Portsmouth well — reach out and let's talk through it.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1951

Price / sqft

$139

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,571/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10636664

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

Looking up FEMA flood zone…

Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,584/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$214

Home insurance

$73

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$155,000 – $340,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

83 Channing AVE · 0.1 mi · 1,721 sqft$307,500 sold 2026-05
25 Prospect PW · 0.4 mi · 1,578 sqft$287,000 sold 2026-06
34 Alden AVE · 0.4 mi · 1,504 sqft$260,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$250,000

Price / Sq Ft

$139

Annual Taxes

$2,571

Monthly Tax

$214

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.03%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 28, 2026$250,000—
SoldJun 29, 2026$250,000—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Portsmouth Real Estate Assessor

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 108 Channing Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Cradock Elementary, Cradock Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 108 Channing Ave in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Is there a gym near 108 Channing Ave?+
Yes — Planet Fitness is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 108 Channing Ave?+
Paradise Creek Nature Park is about 0.2 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 108 Channing Ave?+
bp is about 0.7 miles away. The closest dining on record is Vietnam 81 Restaurant (0.6 mi).
Does 108 Channing Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 108 Channing Ave built?+
It was built in 1951, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

The people

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Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Marvella Rodgers · The Real Estate Group · REIN MLS #10636664

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108 Channing Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23702 · MLS #10636664 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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