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PortsmouthCAVALIER MANOR125 Median Cir✓ Source: REIN MLS #10638195 · record updated Jul 11, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$264,900
$265 / sqft · est. $1,658/mo →
3beds
2baths
1,000sqft
36days on market

125 Median Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23701

ActiveResidential · built 1940 · CAVALIER MANOR

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch in Cavalier Manor! Featuring energy-saving solar panels and a detached 2-car garage, this home offers comfort, convenience, and value. Ideally located near Rivers Casino, shopping, major interstates, military bases, and more, you'll enjoy easy access to everything Hampton Roads has to offer. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity!

Listing courtesy of Dean Rolle · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10638195

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

125 Median Circle is a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Portsmouth, Virginia, built in 1940 and offering just over 1,000 square feet of living space. It sits minutes from two major military installations and puts everyday conveniences within a short walk.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 125 Median Circle apart is its unbeatable proximity to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — one of the largest and most active naval complexes on the East Coast — combined with a walkable block where food, fuel, and quick errands are literally steps away. For a compact 1940s home, it punches well above its weight in location convenience, making the daily commute and day-to-day logistics genuinely easy.

CAVALIER MANOR and the Portsmouth real estate market

Portsmouth is one of Hampton Roads' most historically layered cities, and the area around Median Circle reflects that character well. The streets here carry a working-class, close-knit energy — the kind of neighborhood where neighbors wave from front porches and the pace feels grounded. The city itself spans from the waterfront Olde Towne district to quieter residential pockets like this one, offering a real mix of history and everyday practicality. Portsmouth sits across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, connected by tunnel and ferry, making it a natural hub for military and civilian workers alike. The 23701 zip code is one of the more accessible entry points into Portsmouth homeownership, with a mix of mid-century homes that have stood for decades. You're in Portsmouth proper here — not a suburb, not a development — and that means genuine city infrastructure, direct routes to the shipyard, and a community with real roots.

What's nearby

Day-to-day life around 125 Median Circle is straightforward. Prince Fried Chicken, Lost And Found Eatery, and Eddys Express Restaurant are all within 0.2 miles — solid options when you want a quick meal without getting in the car. Crossings Cafe and Starbucks Coffee Company are both about 0.6 miles out for your morning routine. For grab-and-go needs, Amoco is just 0.2 miles away, with Royal Farms at 0.4 miles and Victory Exxon at 0.8 miles rounding out the fuel-and-essentials options. Woodland Park sits 0.8 miles away when you need fresh air and open space.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is roughly eight minutes from your front door, and USCG Base Portsmouth is equally close. For active-duty families, that kind of commute is rare and genuinely valuable — less time on the road means more time at home. A VA loan can make this compact, well-located property even more accessible for qualifying service members and veterans.

For first-time buyers

At just over 1,000 square feet, 125 Median Circle is a manageable, right-sized first home — not overwhelming to maintain, and in a location that handles the heavy lifting on convenience. Three bedrooms give you flexibility from day one, whether that's a home office, a guest room, or space to grow into. Portsmouth's 23701 zip code is one of the more approachable entry points in Hampton Roads.

More buyer questions

How far is 125 Median Circle from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is approximately eight minutes from 125 Median Circle by car, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the Portsmouth area.

How far is 125 Median Circle from USCG Base Portsmouth?

USCG Base Portsmouth is also about eight minutes away, so households with a connection to either installation benefit from the same short commute.

What is the lot and home size at 125 Median Circle?

The home offers approximately 1,000 square feet of living space across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, built in 1940 on a residential lot in Portsmouth's 23701 zip code.

Is 125 Median Circle in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — check that section for the most current FEMA designation.

Are there restaurants and coffee shops walkable from 125 Median Circle?

Yes — Prince Fried Chicken, Lost And Found Eatery, and Eddys Express Restaurant are all within 0.2 miles, and both Crossings Cafe and Starbucks Coffee Company are about 0.6 miles away.

Want to know more about 125 Median Circle or the Portsmouth market? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty are ready to walk you through every detail — reach out today.

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

1940

Price / sqft

$265

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,479/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10638195

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,000
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Central Vac, Jetted Tub

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick,Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Partial
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
CAVALIER MANOR
Zoning
UR
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 2 Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

The flood answer first — quantified, not buried

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone C

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

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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

$1,658/mo

Principal & interest

$1,375

Property tax

$207

Home insurance

$77

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

132% of $199,970

City assessment record · taxes $2,479/yr

Land share of assessed value

31% — $61,880

Improvements $138,090 · 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

$135,000$252,500

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.

1303 Stratford ST · 0.1 mi · 1,000 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-05
310 Bunche BLVD · 0.4 mi · 1,007 sqft$219,600 sold 2026-03
515 Weaver CIR · 0.2 mi · 926 sqft$186,500 sold 2026-07

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$264,900

Price / Sq Ft

$265

Annual Taxes

$2,479

Monthly Tax

$207

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.94%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJun 5, 2026$264,900
Price reducedJul 1, 2026$264,900−$5,000
Currently listed$264,900

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

32% above assessment

Total Assessed

$199,970

Land

$61,880

Improvement

$138,090

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.

Market tempo

36 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 125 Median Cir in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Lakeview Elementary (GreatSchools 3/10), William E. Waters Middle, IC Norcom. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 125 Median Cir 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.
Are there parks near 125 Median Cir?+
Woodland Park is about 0.8 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 125 Median Cir?+
Amoco is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Prince Fried Chicken (0.2 mi).
Does 125 Median Cir have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 125 Median Cir built?+
It was built in 1940, 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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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Dean Rolle · Iron Valley Real Estate HR · REIN MLS #10638195

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125 Median Cir, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10638195 · 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.