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PortsmouthMAYFLOWER PARK1152 Melvin Dr✓ Source: REIN MLS #10631623 · record updated Jun 11, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
1152 Melvin DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$286,000
$203 / sqft · est. $1,903/mo →
4beds
2baths
1,408sqft
6days on market

1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1956 · MAYFLOWER PARK

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Marsh, Tidal.

Frontage

Marsh · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

What a great home on .71 acres backing up to marsh & golf course on other side! * Solid well built home original owner home * Well maintained over the years but dated * Gotta love the retro kitchen stove & cupboards/cabinets * So much already here, character, brick home, back breezeway from home to garage w/ view of golf course & tidal marsh * 2019 Andrews Roof * 2 bdrms & bath down, 2 bdrms &bath up * Great locale, home & just a little TLC & updating will make this an amazing home sweet home for another family for over 70 yrs! A must see. As Is, Where is, What is * Anything in home at time of closing conveys @ no cost to the buyer * Sweat equity for sure - so worth it!!

Listing courtesy of Kelly May · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10631623

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1956

Price / sqft

$203

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,024/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10631623

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,408
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Pantry, Porch
Appliances
Elec Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Cape Cod
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Marsh,Tidal

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd
Cooling
Central Air, Window/Wall
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.7100
Subdivision
MAYFLOWER PARK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Estate

See more Portsmouth waterfront homes.

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 515529

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone B

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

Explore this neighborhood

Churchland

Churchland is an established residential neighborhood in Portsmouth, Virginia, known for its tree-lined streets and collection of well-maintained homes spanning multiple decades.

$312K

Median sale · 12 mo

$205

Sold $/sq ft

17d

Days on market

5

For sale now

$66K

HH income

46%

Owner-occupied

REIN MLS closed sales, trailing 12 mo · U.S. Census ACS 2024 5-year

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Portsmouth real estate

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$1,903/mo

Principal & interest

$1,484

Property tax

$335

Home insurance

$83

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

Asking vs. assessment

88% of $324,500

City assessment record · taxes $4,024/yr

Land share of assessed value

48% — $156,400

Improvements $168,100 · assessor record ✓

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

$178,400$350,000

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.

304 Dominion Road · 0.5 mi · 1,445 sqft$314,999 sold 2026-03
4009 Leedale AVE · 1.3 mi · 1,392 sqft$350,000 sold 2026-07
8 Van Patton PL · 1.1 mi · 1,320 sqft$178,400 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$286,000

Price / Sq Ft

$203

Annual Taxes

$4,024

Monthly Tax

$335

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.41%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 5, 2026$286,000
Price increasedJun 11, 2026$286,000+$16,000
SoldJun 8, 2026$286,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

12% below assessment

Total Assessed

$324,500

Land

$156,400

Improvement

$168,100

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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 1152 Melvin Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Hodges Manor Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, Manor High (GreatSchools 2/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1152 Melvin Dr in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Is 1152 Melvin Dr a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Marsh,Tidal.
Does 1152 Melvin Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1152 Melvin Dr built?+
It was built in 1956, per the listing record.

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

The people

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

✓ Your inquiry goes to Tom & Dariya — never sold to strangers

Listing courtesy of Kelly May · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10631623

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1152 Melvin Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10631623 · 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.