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PortsmouthSHEA TERRACE118 Idlewood Ave✓ Source: REIN MLS #10618488 · record updated Apr 21, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
118 Idlewood AVE, PORTSMOUTH VA 23704 - Main photo
$328,000
$141 / sqft · est. $2,090/mo →
3beds
1.1baths
2,330sqft
52days on market

118 Idlewood Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23704

SoldResidential · built 1941 · SHEA TERRACE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming, move-in ready home with plenty of character in historic Shea Terrace. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, brick colonial, features a welcoming foyer, original hardwood floors, spacious rooms, built in bookshelves, and lots of natural light. New windows, roof, and water heater. Fenced backyard and 2 story detached garage. Centrally located, near shopping, interstates, Portshmouth Naval, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Listing courtesy of Kenny Mumford · World Class Realty · REIN MLS #10618488

Schools

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1941

Price / sqft

$141

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,506/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10618488

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,330
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Office/Study, Spare Room, Sun Room
Interior features
Cedar Closet, Fireplace Wood, Perm Attic Stairs, Walk-In Attic, Walk-In Closet
Appliances
220 V Elec, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement,Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Exterior features
Corner
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Wood Fence

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air,Oil
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
SHEA TERRACE
Zoning
RS-75
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Att 1 Car, Garage Det 1 Car, Off Street, Street
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Fuel In Tank Conveys
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, None

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

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Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

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Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

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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

$2,090/mo

Principal & interest

$1,702

Property tax

$292

Home insurance

$96

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. 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

111% of $295,030

City assessment record · taxes $3,506/yr

Land share of assessed value

22% — $64,500

Improvements $230,530 · 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

$248,000$398,900

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.

19 Carver CIR · 2.1 mi · 2,190 sqft$305,000 sold 2026-05
1213 Centre AVE · 2 mi · 2,100 sqft$344,000 sold 2026-05
209 Truxton AVE · 2.2 mi · 2,462 sqft$337,000 sold 2026-04

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$328,000

Price / Sq Ft

$141

Annual Taxes

$3,506

Monthly Tax

$292

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.07%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMar 18, 2026$328,000
SoldApr 15, 2026$328,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

11% above assessment

Total Assessed

$295,030

Land

$64,500

Improvement

$230,530

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 118 Idlewood Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Park View Elementary (GreatSchools 5/10), Churchland Middle (GreatSchools 5/10), IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 118 Idlewood Ave 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.
Does 118 Idlewood Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 118 Idlewood Ave built?+
It was built in 1941, 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 Kenny Mumford · World Class Realty · REIN MLS #10618488

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118 Idlewood Ave, Portsmouth — photo

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118 Idlewood Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 · MLS #10618488 · 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.