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3beds
1.1baths
2,061sqft
38days on market

147 Florida Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Under ContractResidential · built 1910 · PORT NORFOLK

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1910

Price / sqft

$133

HOA

None

Taxes

$3,521/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

MLS #

10643703

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,061
Stories
2
Flooring
Ceramic, Wood
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Attic, Foyer, Office/Study, Porch, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan
Accessibility
Main Floor Laundry

Construction & exterior

Style
Victorian
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle,Slate
Exterior
Aluminum
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Partial

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Window/Wall
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1300
Subdivision
PORT NORFOLK
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Street
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

About this home

Opportunity awaits in the heart of Port Norfolk! This charming Victorian is just blocks from the waterfront park and is full of character and potential. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, a welcoming covered front porch, grand foyer, multiple living areas, formal dining room, spacious kitchen, and utility room leading to a sunroom and deck overlooking a private backyard with patio and storage shed. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath, while the walk-up third floor offers flexible space for a home office, gym, hobby room, or additional storage. With timeless charm, great bones, and an unbeatable location, this home is priced to sell and ready for your personal touches. Don't miss this opportunity to make this Victorian gem your own!

Listing courtesy of Catherine Davis · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10643703

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A century-old Portsmouth home steps from two military installations, 147 Florida Ave delivers 2,061 square feet of character-rich living across three bedrooms and a full bath plus half — all on a walkable block where groceries, parks, and a local coffee shop are within a quarter mile.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1910, this property carries the kind of bones that newer construction simply cannot replicate — deep setbacks, generous room proportions, and architectural details that give every space a sense of history. At the same time, the address is genuinely hard to beat for proximity: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is four minutes away, USCG Base Portsmouth five. That combination of character and location is rare among Portsmouth homes for sale at any price point.

PORT NORFOLK and the Portsmouth real estate market

The 23707 zip code sits in one of Portsmouth's most established residential pockets, where early-twentieth-century homes line quiet streets and neighbors tend to know each other by name. The immediate blocks around Florida Ave have a walkable, small-city feel — front porches, mature trees, and a mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals who were drawn here by the same things you probably are. Portsmouth itself is a working waterfront city with a genuine identity: the Olde Towne historic district, the Elizabeth River Trail, and a downtown arts scene give it texture that bedroom suburbs often lack. Families comparing homes for sale in Portsmouth frequently discover that this city punches above its weight for livability — tight-knit blocks, fast access to the rest of Hampton Roads via I-264 and the Downtown Tunnel, and a cost of living that lets you actually enjoy the city you live in.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands are almost embarrassingly easy from 147 Florida Ave. Noura Inc Mt. Vernon Supermarket and Port Norfolk Supermarket are both 0.2 miles away, so a quick grocery run rarely requires a car. ZandyLu Brew & Bakery is 0.3 miles out — a solid morning stop before work. When you want to eat out close to home, Dria's Kitchen 'Box Fired' Pizzeria & Catering is 0.3 miles away and Familiar Treasurez is just 0.4 miles. For outdoor time, Detroit Park is right around the corner at 0.2 miles, Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is 0.3 miles, and Fountain Park rounds out the options at 0.5 miles. Fitness is covered too: DCo is 0.6 miles away, with Completion Fitness LLC and Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training both within a mile.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Four minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and five to USCG Base Portsmouth — the commute math here is hard to argue with. A VA loan can make a century-old home like this one surprisingly accessible, and the walkable block means a second car is optional on many days. Families comparing homes for sale in 23707 with a short-base-commute requirement will want to put this address on the list.

For buyers drawn to character

If you've been scrolling past subdivision homes that all look the same, 147 Florida Ave is a different conversation entirely. Constructed in 1910, the house offers 2,061 square feet of rooms with actual proportions — high ceilings, thick walls, and the quiet confidence of a building that has outlasted a century of trends. Buyers drawn to homes for sale zoned for Churchland High School and homes for sale zoned for Waterview Elementary School who also want authentic pre-war architecture rarely find both in one address.

More buyer questions

How far is 147 Florida Ave from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately four minutes by car — close enough that a forgotten lunch is a quick round trip. USCG Base Portsmouth is only a minute farther at roughly five minutes.

What is the flood zone status for 147 Florida Ave?

Flood zone information for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls the current FEMA designation and any applicable insurance requirements.

How old is the house at 147 Florida Ave, Portsmouth?

The home was built in 1910, making it well over a century old and one of the older residential structures in the neighborhood — a fact that tends to show up in the craftsmanship and room scale.

Are there parks within walking distance of 147 Florida Ave?

Yes — Detroit Park is 0.2 miles away, Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is 0.3 miles, and Fountain Park is 0.5 miles, giving you three distinct outdoor options all within a comfortable walk.

What is the square footage and layout of 147 Florida Ave?

The home offers 2,061 square feet arranged across three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms — a footprint that gives you room to spread out while keeping the home manageable to maintain.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Portsmouth's historic blocks well — reach out to get a straight-talking walkthrough of what 147 Florida Ave looks like as your next home.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

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

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

$1,801/mo

Principal & interest

$1,427

Property tax

$293

Home insurance

$80

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

102% of $268,520

City assessment record · taxes $3,521/yr

Land share of assessed value

24% — $65,740

Improvements $202,780 · assessor record ✓

Price context — similar nearby homes

$300,000 – $355,000

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.

30 Carver CIR · 2.5 mi · 2,070 sqft$320,000 sold 2026-04
20 Neville ST · 2.4 mi · 1,950 sqft$300,000 sold 2026-06
203 Woodstock ST · 2.7 mi · 2,100 sqft$355,000 sold 2026-05

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Sale & Tax History

List Price

$275,000

Price / Sq Ft

$133

Annual Taxes

$3,521

Monthly Tax

$293

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.28%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 10, 2026$275,000—
Currently listed—$275,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

Asking near assessment

Total Assessed

$268,520

Land

$65,740

Improvement

$202,780

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

Is 147 Florida Ave in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Waterview Elementary (VaHome School Score 1.4/10), Churchland Middle (VaHome School Score 2.7/10), Churchland (VaHome School Score 5.9/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 147 Florida 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.
Is there a gym near 147 Florida Ave?+
Yes — DCo is about 0.8 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Are there parks near 147 Florida Ave?+
Bruce Johnson Memorial Park is about 0.1 miles away.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 147 Florida Ave?+
Port Norfolk Supermarket is about 0.2 miles away. The closest dining on record is Dria's Kitchen "Box Fired" Pizzeria & Catering (0.3 mi).
Does 147 Florida Ave have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 147 Florida Ave built?+
It was built in 1910, per the listing record.

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

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147 Florida Ave, Portsmouth, Virginia 23707 · MLS #10643703 · 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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