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15 Chowan DR, PORTSMOUTH VA 23701 - Main photo
$230,000
$233 / sqft · est. $1,438/mo →
3beds
1baths
986sqft
43days on market

15 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701

SoldResidential · built 1950 · ROLLINGWOOD

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Charming property with inviting curb appeal and functional living spaces throughout. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a practical kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, and disposal. The flexible layout offers comfortable living areas suited for everyday living, remote work, or hobbies. The oversized detached garage with power includes a second floor, providing exceptional versatility for storage, workshop space, equipment, or future customization. The fenced backyard creates a private outdoor setting great for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located in Portsmouth's Rollingwood neighborhood, the home offers easy access to shopping, dining, major highways, and everyday amenities.

Listing courtesy of Eric Tillmon · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10625559

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Our read on this home

At a glance

Meet 15 Chowan Drive — a compact, character-filled 1950 home in Portsmouth's Rollingwood neighborhood. Three bedrooms, one bath, and 986 square feet on a 0.16-acre lot, just eight minutes from two major military installations. Straightforward, affordable, and genuinely convenient.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 15 Chowan Drive apart is its rare dual-base proximity — Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Norfolk Naval Shipyard are both an eight-minute drive away, making this one of the most commute-friendly addresses in the city for service members. The 1950 build gives the home real structural bones and a classic mid-century footprint, while the 0.16-acre lot offers genuine outdoor space in an established, tree-lined pocket of Portsmouth.

ROLLINGWOOD and the Portsmouth real estate market

Rollingwood is one of Portsmouth's quieter residential pockets — a grid of modest, well-kept streets where neighbors have roots and the pace of life stays unhurried. The homes here date largely from the postwar era, giving the area a cohesive, grounded character you won't find in newer subdivisions. Portsmouth itself sits at the heart of Hampton Roads, bordered by the Elizabeth River and connected to Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk by a web of bridges and tunnels. It's a city with genuine history — the oldest naval shipyard in the country is right here — and a waterfront downtown that's been quietly reinventing itself. Buyers who search phrases like avon by the sea homes for sale often discover that Portsmouth's established neighborhoods offer comparable lifestyle appeal at a more accessible entry point. Rollingwood fits that profile well: close to everything, yet residential enough to feel like a real neighborhood rather than a thoroughfare.

What's nearby

Daily errands are easy from Chowan Drive. A Dollar General sits just 0.3 miles away, Farm Fresh International is 0.6 miles out, and a Victory Exxon covers quick stops at 0.5 miles. When you're not cooking, Lisa's Restaurant and Lounge is 0.2 miles away for a sit-down meal, and Domino's Pizza and McDonald's are equally close for faster options. Morning coffee runs are covered by Wawa and URBAN ICE, both within 0.4 miles. Crunch Fitness Portsmouth is 0.3 miles away, so keeping a workout routine requires almost no effort.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Eight minutes to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and eight minutes to Norfolk Naval Shipyard — that's a genuinely rare commute for a single address. For service members using a VA loan or tracking BAH rates in the Portsmouth area, 15 Chowan Drive puts two major installations within easy reach without requiring a long daily drive. It's practical positioning in a stable, established neighborhood.

For first-time buyers

If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 15 Chowan Drive offers a low-pressure entry point. The 986-square-foot footprint is manageable — easy to maintain, easy to furnish, easy to understand as a first property. The 0.16-acre lot gives you real outdoor space, and the Rollingwood neighborhood provides a calm, established setting where you can get comfortable with the rhythms of owning a home.

More buyer questions

How far is 15 Chowan Drive from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is approximately 8 minutes by car from 15 Chowan Drive, making it one of the closest residential options to the base in the city. The route is straightforward with no bridge or tunnel crossings required.

How far is 15 Chowan Drive from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is also about 8 minutes away by car, giving this address an unusually convenient position relative to two major installations simultaneously.

What is the Rollingwood neighborhood like in Portsmouth?

Rollingwood is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Portsmouth made up primarily of postwar single-family homes on modest lots. The streets are tree-lined and the area has a stable, community-oriented character.

Is 15 Chowan Drive in a flood zone?

Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. We recommend reviewing that section and discussing it with your agent before making any decisions.

What grocery stores are near 15 Chowan Drive?

Dollar General is 0.3 miles away, Victory Exxon is 0.5 miles, and Farm Fresh International is 0.6 miles — all within easy reach for everyday essentials.

Curious whether 15 Chowan Drive fits your situation? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know 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

1950

Price / sqft

$233

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,128/yr

County

Portsmouth VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10625559

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
986
Stories
1
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area
Appliances
Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Fencing
Back Fenced,Chain Link,Wood Fence
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Basebd, Hot Water
Cooling
Window/Wall
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
0.1600
Subdivision
ROLLINGWOOD
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 1 Car, Oversized Gar, 3 Space
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Rollingwood

Rollingwood is an established residential neighborhood in south-central Virginia Beach, set off the Holland Road corridor near Princess Anne Road, Nimmo Parkway, and Dam Neck Road in the 23453 ZIP code.

$462K

Median sale · 12 mo

$234

Sold $/sq ft

31d

Days on market

0

For sale now

$89K

HH income

64.9%

Owner-occupied

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

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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

$1,438/mo

Principal & interest

$1,193

Property tax

$177

Home insurance

$67

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

134% of $171,620

City assessment record · taxes $2,128/yr

Land share of assessed value

36% — $62,500

Improvements $109,120 · 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

$138,000 – $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.

20 S Colin DR · 0.5 mi · 924 sqft$252,500 sold 2026-05
50 Greeneland BLVD · 0.6 mi · 865 sqft$239,000 sold 2026-03
119 Green Meadow DR · 1 mi · 928 sqft$250,000 sold 2026-05

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$230,000

Price / Sq Ft

$233

Annual Taxes

$2,128

Monthly Tax

$177

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.93%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 21, 2026$230,000—
SoldMay 30, 2026$230,000—

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

34% above assessment

Total Assessed

$171,620

Land

$62,500

Improvement

$109,120

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 15 Chowan Dr in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Simonsdale 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 15 Chowan 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 there a gym near 15 Chowan Dr?+
Yes — Crunch Fitness - Portsmouth is about 0.3 miles away, per the cached nearby-places record for this address.
Where is the nearest grocery store to 15 Chowan Dr?+
Dollar General is about 0.3 miles away. The closest dining on record is Lisa's Restaurant and Lounge (0.2 mi).
Does 15 Chowan Dr have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 15 Chowan Dr built?+
It was built in 1950, 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 Eric Tillmon · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10625559

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15 Chowan Dr, Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 · MLS #10625559 · 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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